We were having a hard time deciding on what type of cookies we wanted to have for our cookie exchange this year - both of our favorite cookies have already been talked about!! Then we came up with the idea to do No-Bake Cookies. We have both been so busy, much like most people this time of year, and these are a great option if you are short on time!! (You know - like if it's Christmas Eve and you have to make cookies for tomorrow and you just don't have the time ;)!!)
Felicia's No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
:
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
2 cups sugar1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
3 cups quick cook oats
1/2 - 3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a large pan melt the butter, sugar, cocoa and milk over
medium heat until it boils. Add oats, peppermint candies and vanilla - mix
thoroughly.
It will look soupy but it will set after 20 minutes. Drop
rounded spoonfuls on to a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper, I
have non stick liners for my pans and that worked perfectly.
I put in 3/4 cup of crushed peppermints, but I now think a 1/2 cup will work better -
and I might put in a smidgen peppermint extract next time.
Beth's No-Bake Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies:
1/2 - 1 bag of butterscotch chips
1 cup peanut butter
6-7 cups corn flakes
Measure the corn flakes into a large bowl before starting. In a double boiler (or in a bowl over a boiling pot of water), melt the butterscotch chips completely, stirring until it is smooth. Add the peanut butter and continue to stir until the mixture is melted enough the pour off the spoon. Carefully pour the hot mixture over the cornflakes and mix until they are evenly coated (I used 2 spatulas to toss the corn flakes). Spoon the coated flakes onto parchment paper into cookie mounds - or spread it out and break it up after it has cooled.
We hope you enjoy these as much as we did!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
Three Peas Create
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