Here are some easy, delicious no-bake cookies... dressed up for the holiday!
This is my favorite version of No-Bakes. (I have quite a few versions that I love, but this is my favorite classic version!)
I love the festive touch of the m&ms... I have done eggs for easter, peanut butter m&ms in red & green for Christmas and orange & black, or candy corn for halloween! Fun!
This is a great treat for the kiddos to help with. Whether they are old enough to stir, or just to press the candies on top... there is a job for everyone!
Festive No Bake Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup (or so) m&m candies
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt together the butter, cocoa, sugar, salt and milk. Stir and cook until the mixture comes to a boil and then let boil for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth, and then stir in the oats and coconut.
Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets and immediately press 3 m&ms into the top (in whatever colors work for the holiday!).
Place in the fridge to set for a few hours and then transfer to a tupperware container if you are not going to serve them right away. Store in the fridge for up to a week!
