No Bake Cookie Ingredients
There are only a few ingredients in these no-bake cookies, and you probably already have them in your pantry.
Quick-Cooking Oats and Flaked Coconut: Both ingredients add texture and flavor in these no-bake oatmeal cookies.
Peanut Butter: Richness and nuttiness in these no-bake peanut butter cookies both come from the addition of peanut butter. If you want some extra crunch, try crunchy peanut butter.
Unsweetened Baking Cocoa: Cocoa is what gives this no-bake cookie recipe its deep, chocolatey flavor. Either natural cocoa or Dutch-processed cocoa will work.
Vanilla: Not only does vanilla add a lovely flavor, but it also highlights the other flavors in the cookies.
Sugar: We like to use granulated sugar for these cookies as it yields the best flavor and texture.
Butter and Milk: Gives these no-bake cookies moisture and a nice base.
How to Make No Bake Cookies
These from-scratch no-bake cookies come together in a flash in just a few easy steps. Refer to the recipe for all the specifics, but here’s a preview on how to make your new favorite sweet treat.
Mix Together the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
Cook the Sugar
Combine sugar with milk and butter in a saucepan. B oil long enough to dissolve the sugar granules before adding to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
Form the Cookies
This step couldn’t be easier. Just drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper-lined baking sheets and cool until set.
Storage Options for No Bake Cookies
It’s important to cool your no-bake cookies completely before storing. As the cookies cool, they will become firm, making them easier to store.
Once the cookies are cooled, they can be placed in an airtight container, between layers of wax paper to prevent them from sticking.
They can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
More Cookies to Try
There is a world of both non-baked and baked cookies, just waiting to be explored and it can be hard to decide which ones to try first.
Not to worry -- Betty is here to help. Here is a list of cookies we think would make a great next step in your baking journey.
From our No-Bake Cookie Collection try No-Bake Granola Jam Thumbprint Cookies or No-Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies.
If you’re ready to move on to a few baked cookies options, try these delicious iconic cookie recipes: Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies, Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies, Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, Classic Sugar Cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Add Additional Ingredients to These Cookies?
You can add some additional ingredients to this versatile no-bake cookie recipe, although, if you add too much to the cookie mixture itself, it could change the texture. For this reason, we recommend you stick to sprinkling additional ingredients over the tops of the cookies just after dropping them onto the cookie sheet. When the cookies are still wet, the additional ingredients will stick to the top.
Try chopped peanuts or almonds, sprinkles or chopped dried fruit like cherries, apricots, or raisins.
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