Description
Fiddle Diddles No Bake Cookies are a quick, easy, and delicious treat made by combining a rich chocolate mixture with oats, peanut butter, and vanilla. These no-bake cookies come together on the stovetop, requiring no oven time, making them perfect for a fuss-free dessert or snack with a classic old-fashioned flavor and optional nutty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant)
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch
Instructions
- Combine Sugar, Butter, Milk, Cocoa, and Salt: In a medium saucepan, mix the granulated sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt together until well combined.
- Melt and Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter has fully melted and the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture up to a rolling boil.
- Boil for Exactly 1 Minute: As soon as the mixture reaches a rolling boil, set a timer for one minute and continue stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Remove from Heat: After boiling for one full minute, immediately take the saucepan off the heat to avoid overcooking.
- Stir in Oats: Add the quick-cooking oats into the hot mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat all the oats evenly in the chocolate blend.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the peanut butter is fully melted and the mixture is uniform.
- Optional: Add Nuts: If you’re using walnuts or pecans, fold them into the mixture now, ensuring even distribution.
- Drop by Spoonfuls: Spoon dollops of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper.
- Shape (Optional): Gently shape the cookies into rounds using your fingers or the back of a spoon if you prefer a neater appearance.
- Let Set: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. To speed up setting, place the tray in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Store: Once firm, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking oats, not instant or old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture.
- Ensure the boiling step is timed exactly for one minute to achieve proper consistency.
- For extra crunch, adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans is optional but recommended.
- To speed up setting, refrigeration is helpful but not necessary.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them perfect for hot days or quick dessert fixes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
