10 Minute No-Bake Preacher Cookies (Gluten Free)

Preacher Cookies are naturally gluten free no-bake cookies loaded with chocolate, oats, and a touch of peanut butter for the perfect emergency sweet fix. These cookies are so quick and easy, they can be whipped up in minutes when an unexpected guest, or preacher, arrives at your door!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 ¾ cup (350 g) granulated sugar
⅓ cup (28.67 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon (¼ teaspoon) salt
½ cup (122 g) milk
½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
3 cups (243 g) quick-cooking oats, (certified gluten free)

Instructions

It's best to have your ingredients measured out and prepared beforehand. Place the sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and salt in a medium saucepan. Measure out the peanut butter, quick oats, and vanilla. Set aside. Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup milk
Bring the sugar / butter mixture to a full boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it begins to boil, cook and stir constantly for 1 minute. It's best to set a timer to be very precise so they cookies set properly.
After 1 minute boiling, immediately remove the mixture from the heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Stir in oats.
½ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 cups quick-cooking oats,
Drop cookies by 1 ½-2 tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. To do this quickly and evenly, use a medium cookie scoop. Set aside for 15-20 minutes to cool and harden.

Notes

Dairy-Free / Vegan Modification

Substitute dairy free milk, such as almond milk, and use plant-based butter, such as Earth Balance butter sticks. Omit the salt from the recipe if using vegan butter because it tends to be a little saltier than traditional butter.

Adding Peanut Butter

You can also leave out the peanut butter and continue with the recipe.

Alternatively, you can add more peanut butter if you are looking for a more pronounced peanut butter taste. Adding 1/3 cup gives a more subtle hint of peanut butter, but up to 2/3 cup may be added.

Storing

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to a week. To store longer, or if it is particularly humid, store in the refrigerator or freezer.

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