Chapter 4
Cookies
The reason that makes this miniature dessert so desirable by people of all ages will forever remain a mystery. Cookies can turn a frown on a child's face into a smile, and in an instant, they can bring joy to a friend or a loved one. People love cookies so much that sometimes they can't even wait until they are baked, and they sneak some of its dough. Well, here we will save you that waiting time, because simply, our recipes need no baking!
Chocolate Cookies
Servings Per Recipe: 36 cookies
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutritional Information: (Per cookie)
- Calories: 109
- Fat: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
- Sodium: 90.8 mg
- Carbohydrate: 15 g
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups oats (quick-cooking)
- 8 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy)
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, add the sugar and cocoa powder and mix well using a whisk.
2. Add milk and butter to the mixture, and then cook over medium heat.
3. Bring to a boil and allow it to boil for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and stir while adding the salt, vanilla, peanut butter and oats.
5. Use a tablespoon to drop the cookies on a parchment paper.
6. Allow the cookies to dry for 10-15 minutes until they become firm.
7. Serve the cookies!
Notes:
Store the chocolate cookies in an air-tight container up to one week at room temperature.
