Description
Fiddle Diddles No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and oats to create delicious, chewy cookies without the need for an oven. Perfect for a simple dessert or snack, these cookies come together on the stovetop and set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Combine Sugar, Butter, Milk, Cocoa, and Salt: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Melt and Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Time the Boil: Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, set a timer for exactly 1 minute. Continue stirring constantly during this minute.
- Remove from Heat: After the minute is up, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in Oats: Add the quick-cooking oats to the saucepan. Stir well to ensure that the oats are completely coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter: Add the peanut butter to the mixture. Stir until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Drop by Spoonfuls: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Shape (Optional): Gently shape the cookies with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Let Set: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch. You can speed up the process by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
- Store: Once the cookies are set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- For firmer cookies, refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes after dropping onto the baking sheet.
- You can use crunchy or creamy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Quick-cooking oats are preferred for a softer cookie texture; old-fashioned oats can be used but will yield chewier cookies.
- Use wax or parchment paper under cookies to prevent sticking.
- Ensure you do not overboil the sugar mixture beyond one minute to avoid hard candies instead of chewy cookies.
