No Bake Fudge Cookies
These no bake cookies are a classic stovetop treat with a rich chocolate flavor and chewy oatmeal base. They're quick to make, pantry-friendly, and always a hit with family.
Servings 24
Calories 180kcal
Equipment
- Cookie scoop , or spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder , heaping
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup chunky peanut butter , or creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes , optional
- 2¼ cups regular oats
Instructions
- Mix sugar, butter, salt, cocoa and almond milk in large saucepan.
- Bring to a slow boil and cook for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat or until temperature is at a soft ball stage. Once the syrup has reached a soft ball stage, remove from heat.
- Quickly stir in vanilla, peanut butter, oatmeal and coconut (if using). The no bake cookies should have a still glossy look.
- Spoon by tablespoonful onto a foil or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Allow to cool and harden.
- Store cookies in a container on the shelf (do not refrigerate).
Notes
Note: If the fudge starts to harden, soften with a tablespoon of milk, If you need a little more, add another ½ tablespoon. Too much milk will put you back to the stage where your fudge is not going to firm up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 23g
