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One Minute Cookies

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Classic no-bake cookies that come together in minutes. Rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor with chewy oats. A quick dessert that requires no oven and delivers perfectly set cookies every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (not natural, avoid separation)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside. Clear a space on the counter where the cookies can cool undisturbed.
  2. In a medium saucepan (at least 3-quart capacity) combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until the butter begins to melt.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly. The mixture will look grainy at first but will smooth out as it heats. Do not stop stirring or it may scorch.
  4. Once the mixture reaches a full, vigorous boil that does not stop when stirred, set a timer for exactly 1 minute. Continue stirring the entire time to prevent burning. The mixture will darken slightly and thicken.
  5. After 1 minute, remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until fully incorporated and smooth. The peanut butter should melt completely into the hot liquid.
  6. Add the rolled oats and stir vigorously until all oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture. The mixture will look thick and glossy. Work quickly as it sets fast.
  7. Using a tablespoon (or a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop), drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get about 12 cookies. If the mixture stiffens too much, let it sit for 30 seconds to soften slightly.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. They will be firm to the touch but still slightly chewy. Do not refrigerate to speed up setting as moisture can cause them to become sticky.
  9. Once set, carefully peel the cookies off the paper. They should release cleanly. If any stick or break, they need another 5-10 minutes of drying time.
  10. Serve immediately or store between layers of wax paper in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze layered between wax paper in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave at room temperature for 15 minutes. Do not microwave as the chocolate can soften too much. If the cookies do not set, the mixture was not boiled long enough; next time boil for a full minute after reaching a rolling boil. Avoid humid weather as the cookies may become sticky.

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