Your No Bake Preacher Cookies recipe sounds like a deliciously easy treat to whip up, especially when you’re short on time or don’t want to use the oven. These cookies combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a simple, no-fuss method. Here’s a detailed version of your recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Place the quick-cooking oats in a large bowl and set them aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for placing the cookies. If you don’t have a baking sheet, any flat surface like a countertop will work as long as it’s lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Make the Peanut Butter Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Once the butter is melted, bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the saucepan. Stir the mixture until the peanut butter melts and everything is well combined.
- Combine with Oats:
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the reserved oats in the large bowl.
- Add the milk and sugar to the bowl. Stir everything together until the oats are fully coated and the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out a portion of the oat mixture and drop it onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down each scoop slightly to flatten it into a cookie shape.
- Melt Chocolate for Drizzle:
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals on medium heat, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Drizzle Chocolate and Set:
- Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to set until the chocolate has cooled and hardened. You can speed up this process by chilling the cookies in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Serve or Store:
- Once the chocolate is set, the cookies are ready to eat. Transfer them to a serving platter, or store them in an airtight container.
These No Bake Preacher Cookies are a perfect quick snack or dessert, and they’re great for sharing. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate with the chewy texture of the oats makes them a surefire hit for any occasion. Enjoy your cookie-making!