Great Missouri Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these no-bake Great Missouri Cookies—an effortless treat that combines rich and creamy peanut butter with the decadence of chocolate in one irresistible bite. Made with pantry staples like quick-cooking oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, these cookies are a perfect go-to for a quick dessert, taking just 15 minutes to prepare and cook. The key to their distinct texture is boiling the sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa mixture to create a glossy, fudge-like coating that binds the oats together beautifully. No oven required, making them perfect for hot days or last-minute cravings! Ideal as a snack, party offering, or potluck favorite, these chewy, chocolatey delights will disappear quickly—so be sure to make plenty!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Quick-cooking oats
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper, and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, milk, and cocoa powder.
Stir the mixture frequently and bring it to a rolling boil. Allow it to boil for 1 full minute without stirring, then immediately remove it from the heat.
Quickly stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
Add the quick-cooking oats to the saucepan and mix thoroughly until all oats are coated evenly with the chocolate mixture.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, shaping them into cookie mounds.
Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Once set, transfer the cookies to an airtight container for storage, or enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.5 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.1 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 631.0 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.8 g | 189% | |
| Total Sugars | 424.7 g | ||
| Protein | 75.9 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2750 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
