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No-Bake Cookies without Peanut Butter Recipe

Looking for an allergy-free cookie option that tastes great? You'll love the flavor of these no-bake cookies without peanut butter. They're easy to make and have a yummy chewy texture. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 123kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Spatula or cooking spoon
  • Wax or parchment paper
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Line the baking or cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
  • Mix together the white sugar, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a roiling boil stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add cocoa, quick-cooking oats, vanilla, and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Drop a tablespoon of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
  • Let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. To harden them faster, or if your home is warm, place cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to harden.

Notes

  • BOIL FOR 1 MINUTE. The cookies won't set unless cooked for 1 minute at a roiling boil. This gets them to the correct temp to harden. 
  • USE A CANDY THERMOMETER to check the temperature if you're unsure how long to boil the sugar mixture. Remove from heat as soon as it reaches 220 degrees F (104 degrees C).
  • DO NOT USE MARGARINE or non-dairy spread in this recipe. The cookies will not set (harden) if you do.
Storing
REFRIGERATOR - No-bake oatmeal cookies without peanut butter can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
FREEZER - You can also freeze no-bake cookies for up to 3 months. Freeze them individually on a cookie sheet and then transfer them to an airtight container. Thaw frozen cookies overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg