Chocolate No Bake Cookies: The Cookie With 50 Names!

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The cookie with literally 50 names.  Some might call them preacher cookies, haystacks or cow patties.  I know them as chocolate no bake cookies. Whatever the name might be, these chocolate no bake cookie are by far the easiest cookie you will ever make, that requires absolutely no baking and just a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. 

This cookie reminds me of my childhood days and will be a recipe that I use and pass down to my kids.  If you are craving a taste of nostalgia and something with chocolate & peanut butter goodness, look no further. 

INGREDIENTS

– creamy peanut butter 

– sugar

– milk

– unsweetened cocoa powder

– vanilla extract

– quick cooking oats

WHAT KIND OF PEANUT BUTTER?  I use creamy Jif brand, but you can certainly try crunchy.  

WHAT KIND OF VANILLA?  I use pure vanilla extract.  You can use artificial vanilla extract but nothing about artificial flavor sounds appetizing to me.  I use and HIGHLY recommend NIELSEN MASSEY PURE VANILLA EXTRACT.  I will not go back to anything else for my baking.

WHAT KIND OF OATS?  I use Quaker Quick Cooking oats.  You can substitute regular oats, but I find using quick cooking sets up the best.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:  In a medium pot over medium heat, add in cocoa powder, granulated sugar, unsalted butter and milk.  Stir to combine.

Step 3:  Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.  Once mixture starts to boil and bubble in the center, start a timer for 60 seconds.

Step 4: Remove from heat.

Step 5: Add in oats, peanut butter and vanilla and stir to combine

Step 6:  Scoop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoon scoops) and place onto parchment lined baking sheet.   A cookie scoop works well for this!

Step 7:  Let cool

Step 8:  Enjoy!

Makes about 26 cookies