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No Bake Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These no-bake cookies combine bright, crunchy pastel eggs with gooey peanut butter and a hint of cocoa, creating a delightful treat perfect for the Easter season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Must be unsalted for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use a good quality cocoa for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats Important to use quick oats for texture.
Mix-ins
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Add at the end to avoid melting.
  • 3/4 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs Chop if they are large.
  • 2 tablespoons pastel sprinkles For topping the cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil. Once boiling, continue boiling for exactly 1 minute while stirring continuously.
  3. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Add the quick oats and mix thoroughly until evenly coated. Let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and pastel candy-coated eggs.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Sprinkle tops with pastel sprinkles and lightly press them into the cookies.
  8. Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.

Notes

For best results, follow these tips: use quick oats, allow the mixture to cool before folding in candy, and consider refrigerating to help with shaping. These are also versatile—see variations for different twists!