Pioneer Woman No Bake Cookies Recipe
Looking for a quick sweet treat? Pioneer Woman No Bake Cookies Recipe is perfect! These cookies need no oven. They're ready in just minutes.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Wax paper or parchment paper
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Set it aside for later use.
- This prevents cookies from sticking.
- Combine sugar, milk, cocoa, and butter in saucepan.
- Place it on medium-high heat.
- Stir everything together well.
- Bring mixture to a full rolling boil.
- Let it boil for exactly 60 seconds.
- Don't skip timing this step.
- It's very important for texture.
- Remove pan from heat immediately.
- Stir in peanut butter until melted.
- Add oats, vanilla, and salt quickly.
- Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared wax paper.
- Work fast before mixture hardens.
- Make them your preferred size.
- Allow cookies to cool completely.
- This takes about 30 minutes.
- They'll firm up as they cool.
- Then enjoy your delicious treats!
Notes
- Time the boiling exactly right.
- Too long makes them crumbly.
- Too short makes them too soft.
- Use a timer always.
- Work quickly when dropping cookies.
- The mixture sets up fast.
- Keep your oats fresh and dry.
- Old oats affect the texture badly.
- Try almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- It's a tasty variation.
- Add mini chocolate chips for extra chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- They last about one week.