Description
These classic no bake preacher cookies are the ultimate emergency dessert — made with pantry staples, ready in 15 minutes, and full of fudgy, chocolatey, peanut buttery goodness. No oven, no fuss, no regrets. Perfect for busy weeknights, lunchbox treats, or surprise guests!
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups quick oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
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Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir until melted.
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Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then boil for exactly 60 seconds without stirring.
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Remove from heat. Quickly stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
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Add quick oats and mix until fully combined.
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Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Let cool and set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes (or chill in the fridge to speed it up).
Notes
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Use quick oats for the best texture; rolled oats will be chewier.
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For nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter or WowButter.
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For vegan: Swap dairy milk for oat/almond milk and use plant-based butter.
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Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 5–7 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~140
- Sugar: ~13g
- Sodium: ~70mg
- Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fiber: ~1.5g
- Protein: ~2.5g
- Cholesterol: ~5mg