Description
No-Bake Preacher Cookies are a classic, easy-to-make treat featuring a rich combination of butter, cocoa, peanut butter, and oats. These cookies require no oven baking, instead relying on stovetop cooking to create a delicious, fudgy texture that sets as it cools. Perfect for quick snacks or dessert, they offer a nostalgic flavor and chewy bite that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine and Boil: In a large saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
- Boil Briefly: Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute while continuously stirring, then remove the pan from heat.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix in Oats and Salt: Add the quick-cooking oats and salt to the mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure an even distribution.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto wax paper or a baking sheet, shaping each into a cookie form as you go.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, allowing them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Quick-cooking oats work best for this recipe; old-fashioned oats can be used but will result in a chewier texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Be sure to stir constantly during boiling to prevent burning or sticking at the bottom of the pan.
- Use wax paper or parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking while cooling.
