No Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter
Delicious no-bake cookies made without any peanut butter. Perfect for those with peanut allergies or anyone who prefers a pure chocolate-oat flavor.
How do you make no bake cookies without peanut butter?
No-bake cookies without peanut butter replace the peanut butter with extra butter and a bit of cream cheese or coconut oil for richness. The chocolate and oat flavors shine through.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.
- 4
Remove from heat, stir in coconut oil and vanilla.
- 5
Add oats and mix until fully coated.
- 6
Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Let set 30 minutes.
Tips & Substitutions
- Coconut oil helps the cookies set firmly without peanut butter.
- Try adding sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative with more body.
- A pinch of espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor.
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