Description
No-Bake Preacher Cookies are quick, chewy treats made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats. They require no baking and are perfect for last-minute cravings or guests.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups quick oats
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Place the pan over medium heat and stir frequently until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Once boiling, let it continue for exactly 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the quick oats and optional salt until fully mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment or wax paper.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until set and firm.
Notes
Add shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Use dark cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for a different taste.
Mix in crispy rice cereal with oats for added crunch.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze for longer storage; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
