Guide Note

No-bake cookies are prepared without the use of an oven. The ingredients are stirred together, then shaped and cooled. For more information on preparing no-bake cookies check out Mahalo's guide to making no-bake cookies.

Fast Facts

1. Variations: Addition of peanut butter, caramel or coconut
2. How served: Dessert or snack
3. Can be formed into bars or made as drop cookies
4. Popular versions contain oats
5. Generally prepared using a stove
6. Easy for kids to prepare
7. Quick preparation for a last minute treat

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3 1/4 cups dry oats
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

1. Mix the milk, butter or margarine, cocoa and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for one minute.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, oats and vanilla.
4. Drop tablespoon sized portions of the mixture onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet.
5. Refrigerate until the cookies are firm, then enjoy!