Boiled Oatmeal Cookies Preacher Cookies Recipe

These Boiled Oatmeal Preacher Cookies are the perfect solution for a last-minute sweet treat! Incredibly simple and ready in under an hour, this recipe delivers chewy, delicious cookies with minimal fuss. Legend says they were named 'Preacher Cookies' because they could be whipped up quickly for unexpected guests. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of oats, peanut butter, and cocoa in this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for baking with kids!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 99.7 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Boiled Oatmeal Cookies Preacher Cookies

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How to Make Boiled Oatmeal Cookies Preacher Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups rolled oats.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  4. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for exactly 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Do not overcook!
  6. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Quickly pour the hot mixture over the oats, stirring vigorously to combine.
  8. Add more oats, 1/4 cup at a time, until a thick, moist dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but not runny.
  9. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  10. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown. Do not overbake!
  12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. **Optional:** Add 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the dough for added flavor and texture. You can also replace 1/2 cup of the oats with coconut flakes, or reduce the cocoa and increase the peanut butter for a richer flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

8g

Carbs

4g