I’m still relatively new to this blog thing. So I’m still learning the ins, the outs, the wonderful surprises, the pitfalls.
One interesting and unexpected result of all this? The expectations, man! Nowadays, friends and family are counting on some seriously good things out of my kitchen. Which, I admit, is actually kind of cool… as long as I can deliver, that is. Pressure!
Case in point, number one: I arrive for Mother’s Day Brunch with some of my overnight caramel pecan french toast in hand and ready to bake, and my adorable 8 year old nephew says, “YES! I’m so glad you’re here and that I finally get to try your WORLD FAMOUS FRENCH TOAST!” I was already nervous that this thing wasn’t going to turn out, having thrown it together at 12:30 a.m. after a night out drinking wine. And then the pressure of possibly letting down my hopeful nephew? Eek! (It turned out well, luckily. Not only did he enthusiastically approve, he also requested the recipe.)
Case in point, number two? My guy phones his mom and asks, “Do you have any special requests for Mother’s Day?” Why yes, she does – she wants a creation from The Hazel Bloom! Except, crap… The Hazel Bloom’s blogstress has exactly 20 minutes over the course of the next two days to whip up any sort of homemade treat.
Enter… No Bake Cookies.
Classic No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup peanut butter (the more processed stuff like Jif works better than the all-natural stuff)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Over medium heat, stirring frequently, bring the sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk to a boil.
- Boil the mixture for one minute.
- Remove from heat and add the peanut butter, vanilla, and oats.
- Mix together, then plop onto sheets of waxed paper, using a couple of spoons.
- Let cool - they should harden within about an hour.
very nice crisp..chocolate.
Thanks for the cookies. You do well under the gun.
we used to have something similar at school for lunch dessert- called “peanut butter delight” !!
I graduated from Northern Durham High School in Durham NC in 1976. And we had peanut butter delights at lunch for about once or twice a month. This is one of the best things I have ever eaten, and that was over 40 years ago. I got the recipe from one of the cafeteria ladies and made some at home in the 70’s. They were popular during the Holidays and my Mom always says that I should have been a chef. I am looking for the recipe. On Google today, there are lots of recipes, but not like the ones from my High School. I remember using molasses, butter, vanilla flavor, Jif Peanut butter, Captain Crunch cereal, Honey Graham crackers, and wax paper. Mix it, cover it on the wax paper, put in the fridge for 1 hour, then take out and let sit to room temperature for 1 your (They do not Taste good when chilled, too sweet). I loved this dessert. Best ever. Do you have this recipe of old? Daryl
Mine came out with a hint of green tea in the aftertaste; I have no idea what I did! Haha.
I have been making these for years. They are wonderful! Just for you need for a chocolate fix!!!
Deliciously easy, thanks!
I made these and yesssss! They was so delicious 😋 I no longer have to pay $ $1.89 everytime my son wants one. And I would like to know about how many it should have yielded? Thanks Brandyc79929@gmail.com
I made this exactly as the recipe says, it’s way too dry!