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Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

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Quick and easy, these chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies are a classic treat made with rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Perfect for a simple dessert or snack, they’re ready in minutes without needing the oven. Just cook, mix, scoop, and enjoy!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupsgranulated sugar
  • 1/2 cupmilk (2% or whole)
  • 1/2 cupbutter (1stick, salted)
  • 1/4 cupcocoa powder
  • 1/2 cuppeanut butter (creamy)
  • 3 cupsquick oats (or old-fashioned oats)
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for placing the cookies.
  2. Cook the chocolate mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
  3. Boil: Allow the mixture to boil for exactly1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. This step is crucial for proper cookie setting.
  4. Add remaining ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth, followed by oats and vanilla. Mix well to combine.
  5. Form cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
  6. Set: Let cookies cool and harden at room temperature for about20 minutesor until they can be lifted from the sheet without sticking.

Notes

Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Variations: Add a sprinkle of sea salt or shredded coconut on top for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/chocolate-oatmeal-no-bake-cookies/