No-Bake Cookies conjure up memories of childhood. I think these were one of the first recipes I learned to make and would do so any chance I got. I even got permission from my mom to make these when friends came over. It's true. I have always loved sugar, chocolate, and cooking. Just in the genes I guess. Anyway, I still crave these occasionally but have found that with my more "mature" adult palate I have had a hard time finding a recipe to really satisfy the need for a deep rich chocolate cookie. Finally it dawned on me to just make my own. First I browned the butter to add some extra depth of flavor and then I added Dutch Cocoa instead of regular cocoa, for a more intense chocolate flavor, along with a few other changes. Voila! These are the cookies I have been looking for. They are still so simple to make but they met my expectations completely. I hope you'll try these out next time you need a quick chocolate fix :)
Browned Butter and Dutch Cocoa No-Bake Cookies
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cube butter
4 TBSP Dutch Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups oatmeal
Melt butter in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir and watch carefully until butter turns a light brown color. Add milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Bring all ingredients to a full boil. Let boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add oatmeal and stir in. Drop by spoonfuls onto a sheet of waxed paper. Let it sit until set. About 30 min-1 hour. Enjoy!
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