No bake cookies are an absolute classic. They are quick and simple to make, plus there is no baking required! There is just something about the peanut butter and chocolate combo that is just so homey and delicious.
What are no bake cookies? No bake cookies are cookies made on your stove top and usually they have oats in them. First you make an ooey gooey chocolatey mixture then add peanut butter and vanilla and stir it in. Once its all combined add your oats and mix and place them in dollops on some parchment paper until they set and enjoy! For these bars we will be making the mixture but then adding them to a baking dish to set and then cut into squares.
What you’ll need—
•milk
•sugar
•butter
•cocoa powder
•peanut butter
•vanilla extract
•salt
•old fashioned rolled oats
•rice cereal
These are super simple to make and whip up in no time. They’re perfect for a family get together or lunches.
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No Bake Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 Cup milk
- 2 Cups sugar
- 1/2 Cup butter (one stick)
- 1/2 Cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 Cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 Cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 Cups rice cereal
Instructions
- In a medium sized sauce pan add your milk, sugar, butter and cocoa and stir until dissolved. Let come to a rolling boil and stay on heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt, vanilla and peanut butter. Stir until well combined and add in oats and cereal until fully coated.
- In a 9 x 16“ baking dish lined with parchment paper, pour your mixture in and spread out evenly.
- Chill for 30 minutes and allow time to set before cutting into bars.
- Share & enjoy your delicious treat inspired by the “no bake cookie.”
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