Troy), used to make these cookies. ), grabbed a couple more for myself, and was back in front of the TV without missing a beat. I made these cookies and weighed 240g of oats as the recipe called for and they were way too liquid-y. I made these cookies once before, but I decide to be brave and make them with Sunflower seed butter (my son is allergic to peanuts). can i substitute the peanut butter with nutella? Its delicious! I know this post is super old, but I just made them, and I wanted to thank you for the recipe :). I usually use cocoa powder but you said chocolate chips were permissible. Hi Robin, You could use foil or wax paper coated with non-stick cooking spray. I’m not surprised, though, because chocolate and peanut butter make my favorite dessert combination. Keep trying you will get it right. They were called “fudgies”. Was curious, would these be considered Gluten-free? Well, I had to convert all the measurements to deciliters (as I’m currently living in Sweden and that’s the only measuring cup I have), and I also have no idea if “havregryn” means rolled oats or quick-cooking oats (I’m going to assume the former), and these still turned out exactly how I had hoped! There’s just enough sugar, just enough cocoa, and definitely enough peanut butter. Using a medium cookie scoop (or 2 tablespoonfuls), drop onto parchment-lined baking sheets. So I have scoured the internet for tips and tricks. These are wonderful just the way you have this written! Can you also send a recipe for peanut butter no bake oatmeal cookies? Great recipe. You do NOT want to use one of those great big giant russet baking potatoes. Every time I turned around he was either going in or coming out with “something in his mouth.” Thanks for the perfect recipe for the “no bake” cookie from my childhood!!! Hope this helps! Thank you for sharing Jane, and great to know the recipe is spot-on! By far the best no-bake cookies I ever had. I often store lots of baking dishes in the oven because I run out of room in the kitchen so it is good to have no-bake recipes on hand! Or per cookie about 1 1/2inches by 1 1/2inches? See more ideas about haystack cookies, food, dessert recipes. And make sure there is enough room in your refrigerator for the baking sheets. Our two year old was caught snitching them. It wont set. Seriously amazing. We call them “Specials” and we grew up making them. Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @thebrowneyedbaker on Instagram so I can see it! They taste like a healthy peanut butter cup! Sounds good! The first recipe I got was from a friend’s mom and it was called Oatmeal Fudge, which is a pretty accurate description. We haven’t tested them with monkfruit sugar but let us know if you try! I followed one ladies suggestion and that was to have everything already measured out and teady to mix. I am gluten free and most desserts I can’t have. I’m heading to the kitchen to make these right now, but I was wondering if anyone has tried throwing some mini marshmallows in with the peanut butter? Combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder together in a medium saucepan (about 3 quart) over medium heat. But just so every one knows, the milk is supposed to be canned milk. Pro Tip: Make sure the butter, sugar and milk are truly boiling for a full 2 minutes. That is another good way to make them without having to mess around with the shape. We learned to experiment with them adding chopped almonds, raisins and coconut, but this Recipe is great as is. Coconut no bake? Thank you for such wonderful memories, because growing up these were always my favorite. Heres my suggestions: Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing- I’m always up for something chocolatey and new. Coconut? Whisk until the butter melts, then bring to a simmer. I remember having them in the cafeteria from first grade up. Mine i make always too gooey. Once it is at a rolling boil (not just a simmer), set your timer for 1 minute 30 seconds and allow mixture to continue to boil while stirring. Dry air = crumbly, while moist air can cause them to not set up. My mom used to make these! It’s been 2 hours and  the cookies are still soft and mushy. I will try these. Always use pure cane sugar. .5 tablespoon maple syrup (add more if you'd like it a little sweeter) 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or nut butter of choice), softened*. I whipped up a batch last weekend and the family LOVED then, epecially with the smaller oat texture. :-) Yum! The timing is super important too. Delicious, and even healthier without all that sugar. They are perfect for the summer months when it seems too hot to turn on the oven too! Your recipe as given the the base to make them. yeah, it’s a win, win, situation. My daughter grabbed one pot and we saved the whole bunch. Sometimes these cookies will not set up properly. Just add the rolled oats to the mixture as soon as you take off heat this will help oats to soften. Roll into mini balls, then slightly flatten each ball … Your email address will not be published. Can you cut back the sugar in these no bake cookies? This summer we’ve been having way more triple digit fahrenheit days than we used to get, and I’ve been craving these. Thank you so yummy and simple just the way grandma made them i lost my resipe so thanks again turned out mmm. when I was growing up we called these “monkey meat.” Don’t ask me why, I have no idea! I used to always make the Mudpies or Haystacks without peanut butter…but really like the taste of it in these. *WARNING* with potato candy. This family favorite recipe is super simple and best of all, the cookies are deliciously addictive. 1 cup flour Many thanks for the memory. These came out wonderfully,I used salted butter and it was fine.I made 22 regular sized cookies out of this recipe.I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick fix treat !! Hi Phyllis, It sounds like they may have been boiled for too long. That’s something you rarely see anymore today but which I want to whip up a batch of this evening for the care package. So glad to find the recipe again as an adult. I am super excited! I have always LOVED these cookies. This is such a classic recipe! The peanut butter and oats help to cut the sweetness and add great flavor and texture. question about cookies.. how long will they stay fresh ? 1.25 cups oats, organic (more will make the cookie too dense and dilute the goodness). Also can I use quick oats? Pop in the fridge. Looking forward to these…browneyedbaker has never let me down! mixture. OMG MY ELDEST DAUGHTER LOVES THESE COOKIES AS A CHILD MY AUNTIE USE TO MAKE THEM ALL THE TIME AND I LOST THE RESIPE.. MY DAUGHTER AND I HAD A BET FOR THE DALLAS NY GAME AND IF I LOST I HAD TO MAKE THESE COOKIES FOR HER …. I can’t believe that these cookies were off of my radar until recently… I love having quick, easy recipes on hand for a simple sweet treat. Hi Sally, I made these cookies for the second time yesterday and cannot seem to get them to set up in the refrigerator. Hi Tara, The air/atmosphere can definitely affect how these boil off and how they set up. I made this with coconut oil and gluten free oats and almond milk. I’ve used margarine in the past and was always gooey. Sometimes no bake cookies are also referred to as “preacher cookies”. Thanks. Add the remaining chocolate chips on top of each muffin, so you have that nice chocolate chip flavour and crunch in every bite! If you do it for less, the sugar will make them grainy and if you do it longer, they will have a chalky texture. It does something to the texture that we really like, plus they last really well in there. . These may be simple, but it’s a cookie I will never stop making. Also, try these cookies with coconut in place of 1/2 the oats, or in place of all the oats; it’s very tasty that way, too! Have made these several times my husband loves them. These are delicious. Feel free to slightly flatten down the cookies with the back of a spoon. Also, I’ve tried these w/rice krispies instead of oats but they were just weird. My mom made these when I was growing up… and I LOVED them. This recipieDid NotWork!They tasted weird and were clumpier thanNormal.Not good. I am making them again, and doubling the recipe. So I totally just stumbled upon this recipe on your blog, and I love it! You can make Haystacks in less than 15 minutes in one pot on the stove. Hi Jacob, Try boiling for an extra 15 to 20 seconds – that should help! Granola is made with oats that have been coated and baked. 2¾ tablespoons cacao powder (Dagoba organic) – extra choco! I guess I lost touch, lol. It is fun, easy on the eyes, and totally on my “blog designs I dig” list ;)  I’m just getting started on my own blog biz and I have a whole new appreciation for the aesthetics of a website now!! I can’t wait to make them! I will be happy to try yours and see how they work. Hi Yasmine, To be honest, I’m not sure. Please let me know if this is an OK substitution. I must admit we dug into them before they were fully set, but they were loved by all. Just made these with Rice Krispies because I didn’t have any oats. Thank you. The remainder in the pot tastes ok, We’ll see how it turns out once cooled. IN the no bake oatmeal peanut butter cookies can you use half and half instead of milk? and for a real treat add toasted almonds or pecans to this! Hi Gethin, So awesome to hear you enjoyed these! Chef almost didn’t allow the dough to make it to the sheet. Thank you! I suppose they figured they were considered fairly healthy containing the large amount of oatmeal and peanut butter. SuzQ, thank you for sharing your expert tips! I don’t usually buy creamy peanut butter, and if I can get away with using crunchy, I’d sure like to. I couldn’t believe how good they came out. Doug was so enamored with them, he copied the recipe and brought it home. i love these! Haha easy mistake that a lot of people make. It turned out horrible! (peanut butter after the boil instead) Just a note for the boiling process, stir all the while its on the burner, when it come to a hard boil(one you can't stir down) keep stirring and boiling for one minute,( i count it out one-thousand one, one-thousand two, etc.) Never could find a recipe so made them from memory. .oh were they good! followed the reicpie.. Once butter was melted I reduced temp. I used to have a problem overcooking the sugar, butter, etc. Even with having Celiac Disease and supposing to eat gluten free I make and eat these fairly often for myself AND to give away at times. I am always on here looking for new things to try. I love this website ! I made these for my children so often when they were little. So glad I don’t have to turn on the oven for a decent chocolate hit :), Delish…will they hold together if I blend oats to powder form. My mom made these cookies all the time when we were growing up. So glad you and your family enjoyed these! Peanut butter instead of 1/2 First time I had them was in the 70’s at my Grandmother’s. Really good! We didn’t have an oven and they turned out perfectly .What did I do wrong? You could try popping them in the refrigerator to set up and see if that helps! These cookies are definitely a hit. There’s something about Peanut butter, chocolate chips and oats in a cookie. ¼ cup milk – Goat milk, of course! Thank you very much for this recipe! I was thinking a can of chocolate icing(a small can). Hi Linda, Unfortunately not; they will not be able to absorb the liquid quickly enough like the quick oats can. Those pictures of yours are mouth watering! That being said, how do I get them to harden up? I’m looking for a really good oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, but haven’t found one yet. I substituted coconut oil instead of butter to achieve that “coconutty” flavor undertone. I just made these last night and they are my husband’s favorite! Also there is different water content between butter, lite margine and shorting. These cookies are so addicting! That a miracle. I used to make these with my mother and we forgot the recipe in a flurry of movement when she got busy with work, and now I can surprise her with the same cookies we used to make when I was younger. They tasted like chocolate covered raisins! They are so delicious and something a little different. http://www.alovefornewrecipes.blogspot.com. THEY HAVE TURNED OUT BETTER BEFORE. I always have these for christmas since I can remember. I had these when I was a little girl we called them cow patties. I was looking for a no eggless quick dessert to make (for fun and practice) I will be adding to my site soon. I’ll have to think about freezing them – maybe they won’t call my name so loudly shut in the freezer. I was worried that the mix was going to burn but it didn’t. I’ve made a few errors making these cookies. Quick & Easy No-Bake Cookies: The Perfect Treat! I followed the recipe. I just made a batch, they came out well but my family didn’t really care for them. Thanks, these r the best no bakes i have made!! One time, my brother and I made some and forgot to put the peanut butter in. Whip up a batch of these 7 ingredient chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies. Made these last night for work today. I like to add some shredded coconut to mine. Just a quick question : How long does it take for them to harden and can I put them in the fridge after making them so that I can speed up the process or will hat ruin them? Finally, add the flour, baking powder and oats. Will quaker oats do? In this special FREE series, I reveal my most powerful SECRETS to great baking. Required fields are marked *. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. My favorite was with raisins. I made your no bake cookie and by mistake I put it in the oven at 150degree Celsius and it turned out beautiful crisp and tasty too.loved by all at home 3. I have to say that I have never done a no bake recipe. that seems like a lot. Has anyone tried making them with chocolate syrup? This is my family’s absolute favorite cookie. Also, for the ones that aren’t setting, you could press them into a pan and refrigerate them, then cut into bars :). Allow to sit for a couple of minutes, then scoop a Tablespoon at a time onto a wax paper or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Lol. Let’s do it! I am going to make them for my eighth grade class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No idea why. Didn’t realize until I started mixing it all together. Thank you for sharing! Been making them for 43 years! Today I made sure to only use C&H sugar. Hi Daniel, You may need to cut back on the boiling time slightly. Hi there I wwas just wondering can these no bake cookies be made sugar free?? Hi Aryth, Unfortunately, I don’t know if a sugar substitution that would work in this recipe, as it’s necessary to help the cookies set up. I made these often growing up in a large family. Maybe I over-boiled? Mine turned out to be way too dry and crumbly. They're packed with oats and coconut so as far as sweet snacks go, they're on the healthier side. :), I was just looking for a sugar sub for no-bakes and found your site. We eat them with a spoon about 5 minutes after they are dipped out : ) still gooey and delicious! so a quick tid bit… my mom and I used to make these and I haven’t seen anyone else do this… instead of just letting them set in the fridge then taking them out and putting them in a container, we used to set them in the freezer and when they were set we put them in a container and keep em frozen! This recipe tastes exactly like the no-bake cookies from that book. I would probably also decrease the sugar slightly, by maybe 1/4 cup, to account for the additional sweetness in the chocolate chips, but sugar can impact the final texture as well as the flavor. It’s also a great way to make cookies for lunchboxes without using the oven and heating up the house :). The whole family loved them. Home > Recipes by Category > Cookies > Quick & Easy No-Bake Cookies: The Perfect Treat! This recipe takes peanut butter overnight oats to the next level by adding chocolate. I made these with stevia and had to throw the whole batch away! mmm…I’ve made something similar to these before and they taste amazing! Joy, joy! I just made these but didn’t have enough oats, and they were old fashion oats, which takes longer to cook, so I used what i had -2 cups. Love this recipe! Terrific outcome. They also had coconut in them which I always add. I’ve always wanted to make no bake cookies and I will definitely be trying it this weekend. 30mins later still soft. Just made these cookies, they seem very similar to the ones of my childhood. excellent for someone with a massive sweet tooth. They’re gooey and messy. The peanut butter and chocolate work so well together and the oats give it the perfect texture. They taste great – just like original recipe. I have so much trouble getting my cookies to “set”???? They’re not exactly edible as-is. By coincidence, today and tomorrow I’m working on another “care package” to send out not only to my nephew at college but I also want to do baking and kitchen gifts to some other folks I didn’t get to do for at Christmas this past year. So good! Chocolate peanut butter baked oats is a delicious and easy to make breakfast that's packed with healthy ingredients and a little decadence too! Sheila. This is why I am always trying out new and different recipes using this combo. I used to make this all of that time at our beach house in the 1970s. Hi! Plus it tasted great! Not like my grandmas. I made this recipe exactly as written. for my kids – the one thing different is that there was no peanut butter in the recipe..  but I’m going to try it with the PB such a new twist on an old delicious recipe I grew up with…, These are remarkable needed something for a gathering and so I looked at pint rest and they were I made them in 15 minutes and was out the door in 30 with them in hand by the time I got to the gathering I had eaten 3 my hubby 2 and everyone there loved them a perfect 10. :-( Peanuts are also a good substitute. I haven’t done this before, so I’m not sure how they will be thawed, but I imagine they would be fine. Great recipe! I don’t know what I did wrong, but mine were way too soft and sticky. I thought that oats were gluten-free, but on another post, a reader said that her father has celiac’s disease and oats are on a list of things he can’t eat. I tried to leave it on baking paper for 30mins/more but it still didnt set so i put them in the fridge. Last night while watching TV it was brought up just how much they were wishing that they had some of these cookies to snack on while watching TV and the conversation went on about how much they loved your recipe….I chucked to think how I was probably going to be making this cookie often! Thats when I learned to actual name for them .