These no bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are also commonly known as preacher cookies. They've been whipped-up in the kitchens of busy Mom's and Granma's for decades. They're popular not only because of the simplicity of preparation but, the ingredients are pantry staples and can be made up in a snap. Then there's the indisputable fact that there so darn tasty making them a family favorite any time of year.
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
No bake goodies are always a great all-inclusive project. Bite-size treats like crunchy no bake chocolate peanut butter bars and a seasonal variation using cinnamon spice baking chips get the crunch from cereal. These vintage cookies get their texture using oatmeal. I've heard them called many fun things and I'm betting so have you. The most familiar name here in the South you'll hear are "Preacher Cookies." No matter what you call them, they all spell delicious.
Tip For Making Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
While simple to make and with familiar ingredients, I have noted there are variables that affect these cookies at times.
- For example, begin counting the 2 minute boil time when it starts boiling and not from the melting stage.
- Also, humidity can effect how they turn out as well as the quality of the ingredients you use.
- At times, I have made these using less than 3 cups of oats as stated in the original recipe, adding just enough until the cookies reach the look as the ones I have pictured.
- It's very important to stir like crazy and work quickly.
When my kids requested an impromptu batch, it occurred to me I had never shared them here on my website. After mastering these delicious blobs of chocolate peanut butter love, it's really the smile they bring to my kids faces that make them the sweetest for me. Cooking is all about the love, right? In my world, it doesn't get any better than that.
Other No-Bake Sweets To Try
Whatever season of the year you find yourself, no-bake sweets are always in order. Shake-up your dessert menu with these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites from Cooking Classy that the kiddos are sure to love.
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 2 ½-3 cup quick cooking oats [i.e. Quaker]
Instructions
- Melt together the butter, milk, cocoa, granulated sugar and salt. Cook over medium-high stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Lower to medium and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla, stir constantly until the peanut butter begins to melt.
- Add 2 cup oats, stir until coated and add additional ½ cup at a time. Work quickly.
- Drop using a tablespoon on wax paper. Cool completely.
Notes
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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