Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake (Print Version)
Easy no-bake treats with chocolate, oats, and peanut butter.
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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⅔ cup oats
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3 tablespoons peanut butter
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¼ teaspoon vanilla
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2 tablespoons milk
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⅓ cup sugar
# Steps:
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Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Add the butter, milk, cocoa powder, and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk to combine and heat the mixture until the sugar has dissolved.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the vanilla, peanut butter, and oats until well combined.
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture on the parchment-lined baking sheet, and chill until the cookies have hardened.
# Notes and Tips:
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Measure the ingredients accurately. When measuring ingredients like cocoa powder and oatmeal, use a spoon to gently scoop into the cup, leveling it off with a knife or finger.
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Adjust the butter. If your cookies are too soft, increase the butter or add more peanut butter.
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Use a cookie scoop. For perfectly round cookies, portion out the mixture onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets with a cookie scoop.
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Press down on each cookie mound with your fingertips to flatten them slightly.
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Let chill for at least 20 minutes.