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11. No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

When it is too hot to turn on the oven, these are a lifesaver. They set up quickly and are incredibly satisfying.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet or your kitchen counter with wax paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder.
  3. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat and let it boil for exactly 1 minute.
  4. Remove from heat immediately. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fold in the quick oats until they are completely coated.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the wax paper. Let them sit at room temperature until firm.