Description
Lazy Cookies are a quick and easy no-bake treat combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Prepared in just minutes on the stovetop and set without baking, these cookies offer a perfect sweet snack that requires minimal effort and no oven time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick oats (or rolled oats)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Place the pan over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil the mixture: Allow the mixture to boil gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning, then promptly remove the saucepan from heat to avoid overcooking.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla: Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract into the hot mixture until everything is fully melted, combined, and smooth.
- Incorporate oats: Add the quick oats to the saucepan and stir thoroughly to coat all the oats with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture, creating a thick, hearty batter.
- Adjust flavor: If desired, add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness with a slight savory note; mix well.
- Form cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping them into small cookie mounds.
- Set the cookies: Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes. For faster setting, you can place the tray in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy: Once fully set, the Lazy Cookies are ready to be served and enjoyed as a quick, no-bake sweet treat.
Notes
- You can substitute quick oats with rolled oats for a chewier texture, but avoid steel-cut oats as they won’t soften properly.
- Using crunchy peanut butter adds a nice textural contrast, but creamy peanut butter works just as well.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, consider using whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- To accelerate the setting process, refrigerate the cookies for 15-20 minutes.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
