Creamy Madagascar Vanilla No-Bake Cookies
Deliciously creamy no-bake cookies infused with fragrant Madagascar vanilla, chocolate, and oats. Perfect for cozy treats without the oven fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
- 2 teaspoons Madagascar vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups (270g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (or almond/sunflower butter for allergies)
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (optional for extra sweetness and dusting)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper for the cookies to cool on.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and milk. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- When the mixture starts to boil, cook for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in Madagascar vanilla extract, sifted cocoa powder, and salt until smooth and glossy.
- Add creamy peanut butter to the warm mixture and stir vigorously until completely combined and silky.
- Quickly add old-fashioned rolled oats and stir until all oats are evenly coated and the batter thickens to a sticky, slightly chunky texture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool and set at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for faster setting.
Notes
Boil the sugar, butter, and milk mixture for exactly one minute to ensure proper cookie setting. Use old-fashioned oats for best texture. If mixture is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time; if too thin, add more oats. Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps. Form cookies immediately as batter thickens fast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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