No-Bake Preacher Cookies 🍪✨
These no-bake cookies are a quick, indulgent treat, perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying with loved ones at home.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe dish
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon, divided
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Place the oats in a large mixing bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 stick of butter, stirring frequently
- Bring to Boil: Let the mixture boil for exactly 1 minute before removing it from the heat.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Mix Everything Together: Pour the melted mixture over the oats. Add the milk and sugar to the bowl, stirring well until everything is combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a tablespoon to drop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press to flatten each cookie.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe dish, combine chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring between intervals, until melted and smooth.
- Decorate: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the shaped cookies.
- Set the Cookies: Allow the cookies to firm up at room temperature. For a quicker set, chill them in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
Notes
- 🌟 These cookies can be customized with a sprinkle of sea salt or chopped nuts for extra flavor!
- 🍫 Store in an airtight container for up to a week—if they last that long!