These cookies remind me of home. My mom (Miss Debbie) always wanted to make these with me whenever a craving hit. They are perfect since you just cook them up on the stove in a few minutes and then you let them harden on wax paper. I always used to swipe my finger around the warm, gooey edges to make sure they were good. By good I mean not poisonous. :) They never look perfect, but they always taste great- the combo of PB, chocolate and salty oats is very yummy in my tummy.
When my mom came to visit a few months ago, she told me on the way back form the airport that she had a craving! haha surprise surprise! We had to call my roomie to make sure we had "Quick Oats." Check!
The regular kind of oats will not be cooked thoroughly in this recipe and result in very chewy cookies.
One note- make sure you pay close attention to the cooking time- too little and they will not setup, too much and they will be like rocks... They taste best the first day, but they will keep for a day or two- best to give away!
Miss Debbie's No Bake Cookies
Makes about 2 dozen small cookies
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 heaping TBSP cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup salted butter (If you use unsalted, add a pinch of salt)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (I use creamy)
- 3 cups Quick Oats
- 1 tsp vanilla
First things first, spread some wax (or parchment) paper on your counter. In a large pot, melt sugar, cocoa, butter and milk over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until it comes to a boil. Pay close attention!
After it comes to a boil, reduced heat and boil for 1 minute while you keep stirring. Make sure your other ingredients are already measured out and ready to go...
Turn off heat and add peanut butter, oats and vanilla, stirring quickly until thoroughly mixed.
Place onto wax paper by the spoonful and allow to cool and set slightly before eating.
Wash those sticky fingers and enjoy!
No comments:
Post a Comment