Description
Fiddle Diddles No Bake Cookies are a classic, easy-to-make treat combining rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these no-bake cookies set quickly and deliver a delightful chewy texture without heating up the kitchen.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir frequently to blend all ingredients smoothly.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Once boiling, let it cook for exactly 1 minute to achieve the right consistency, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately after boiling. Quickly stir in the creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, salt, and quick oats until everything is well combined.
- Form Cookies: Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape them with a spoon if desired.
- Set Cookies: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Alternatively, refrigerate them to speed up the setting process.
- Serve and Store: Once firm, the cookies are ready to enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Be sure to boil the mixture for only 1 minute – this is essential for the perfect texture.
- Boiling less than a minute will result in cookies that won’t set properly.
- Boiling too long will cause the cookies to become dry and crumbly.
- Using certified gluten-free oats makes these cookies naturally gluten-free.
- Allowing cookies to fully cool and set ensures the best chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
