EASY NO BAKE COOKIES -- Helga's Happy Holidays Series

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a nutty taste while being a good substitute for allergies.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is caffeine-free and adds a different flavor.

Combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan over medium to medium-low heat.

Whisk the mixture until it melts and comes to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add quick oats and stir until fully combined.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate the cookies to cool and set.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens