No Bake Choco-Peanut-Oatmeal Cookies

193 Reviews

“An easy but good cookie to make on a hot day when you don't want to turn on oven. So easy that even the kids can help.” - by Pat K.

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter
3 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Original recipe yields 5 dozen

Directions

Wipe 1" wide band of butter around the rim of a 3 quart pan to prevent boil-over.
Combine milk, sugar, cocoa, butter and peanut butter.
Stir and bring to boil over medium heat. Let boil for 1 1/2 minutes, do not stir.
Remove from heat. Stir in oats and vanilla. Stir until oats evenly distributed.
Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Cool. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (30 total)

Calories
123 cal
6%

Fat
4.6 g
7%

Carbs
19.7 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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stacysullivan

Nov. 12, 2006

"I used 1 1/5 cups of sugar, evaporated milk and 4 tablespoons of peanut butter. The trick is you need to boil for 2 1/2 minutes or they will not set up. I have been so frustrated trying to get it ri..." See moreght, but this will work for you!"

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CATJENKINS

Jan. 3, 2004

"I used evaporated milk, creamy peanut butter and the extra teaspoon of vanilla another reviewer suggested and these turned out to be the creamiest best version of this no-bake cookie I've tried. I al..." See moreways forget the proportions for this old recipe and will definitely be using this one in my 'used often' staple of recipes. Thanks!"

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INDIGO9976

Jan. 20, 2007

"We love these, and they're so quick and easy. Bring the pot to a full, rolling boil (the whole surface is covered with bubbles) before you start the timer. Once you add the oats and peanut butter, kee..." See morep stirring until it cools enough to get sticky and thick."

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