It is August in Oklahoma, which means it is hot outside. The kind of heat where I dread turning on the oven because it heats up the house so much. I have been trying to come up with some easy, no bake, summertime desserts that I can make without using my oven.
This is one I came up with based on my no bake cookies. It is the same basic recipe, I just tweaked it a little bit. I think it is even better this way. My family loved them. I loved them not only because they were good, but because they were quick and easy. Plus, they are a frugal dessert to make and I don’t have to use my oven. I also usually have all these ingredients in my pantry, so these are easy to make any time I need a quick dessert.
No Bake Cookies
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups instant quick oatmeal
⅔ cup peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips
Bring first four ingredients to a boil and cook 1 minute.
Add vanilla, oatmeal, and peanut butter and stir until combined. Then stir in chocolate chips.
Spread into a jelly roll/bar pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.
For more frugal ideas and recipes see Frugal Fridays and Grocery Cart Challenge.
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like this idea I make this type as drop cookies but love the bar thinking
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Perfect! I was planning to take brownies to a potluck tonight but I DON’T want the oven on. I considered no-bakes…but these sound like a FUN and unique thing to try. Thanks for the great idea!
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Just made these, so simple w/ ingredients already on hand! Taking them to church as we are having a baptism service at the lake. Thanks!
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Making these again tonight for the soccer team. Last time I made them they LOVED them!! Thanks for the great recipe!
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