Description
These No-Bake Preacher Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for when you need a simple dessert in a hurry!
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookies:
- 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
- 3 cups quick oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling boil while stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, continue to cook for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add oats and mix until fully coated. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax or parchment paper.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30–45 minutes or until firm and set.
Notes
- These classic cookies are said to come together quickly enough to whip up before the preacher shows up.
- Add shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
