Greta's Goodies: No-Bake Cookies

No-bake cookies are an easy-to-make treat the whole family can enjoy. Today, Greta is sharing her favorite recipe. All you’ll need are seven ingredients, a non-stick pot, and plenty of eager taste-testers to devour them the minute they cool off.


Ingredients


Here’s what you’ll need to make your own no-bake cookies. For a double batch, simply double all the ingredients and follow the directions as usual.

• 1 cube butter (4 ounces)
• 1 ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa
• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ cup peanut butter (almond butter will also work for those with peanut allergies)
• 3 cups quick oats


Directions


These cookies are deliciously easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Melt the butter in your non-stick pot. Be sure the pot is big enough for all your ingredients.


In a pot on low heat, add your butter and allow it to melt. While it’s melting, mix the cocoa and sugar in a bowl and set aside. Once the butter is melted, add the milk and cocoa/sugar mixture. Stir until combined.

Allow your no-bake batter to come to a boil over medium heat.

Once you reach the boiling point, spoon a small ball out of the mixture and drop it into a glass of cold water to proof it. If your cookie batter forms into a ball, you’re ready to add the other ingredients. If not, allow to boil another minute and try again. Be careful not to over-cook it.

Add the vanilla, peanut butter, and quick oats to the pot and mix thoroughly.


Place spoon-sized drops of batter onto a wax-paper lined cookie sheet and allow them to cool until hardened.
Enjoy!

Make Your House a Home at Coastal 


Your West coast-owned and operated Coastal has country décor, canning supplies, freeze-driers, and clothing for the whole family. Plus, you’ll find stoves and fireplaces to keep your family warm and comfortable. And if you want to bring a batch of no-bake cookies and share them with the employees, we don’t think they’ll argue much.