Amish Funeral Cookies Recipe

These easy Amish Funeral Cookies are a classic no-bake treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven! Rich, chocolatey, and wonderfully chewy, these cookies are surprisingly simple to make with just minutes of prep time. A delightful combination of peanut butter, oats, and cocoa, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 4191.5 kcal
Protein 144g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Funeral Cookies

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats

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How to Make Amish Funeral Cookies

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Add 3 cups quick-cooking oats and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture thickens.
  5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax paper-lined baking sheets. Allow to cool completely before serving.
  6. Enjoy your delicious and easy Amish Funeral Cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

85 g

Sugar

1656g

Fat

386g

Carbs

201g