Yield: 24 cookies | Prep Time: 15–20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 minute
You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to turn out a tasty dessert. These no-bake cookies take less than 5 minutes to cook, which gives you even more time to enjoy their creamy chocolaty goodness.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
3 cups quick-cooking oats
¼ cup chopped hazelnuts
DIRECTIONS
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, cream, and milk. Bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 30 to 45 seconds without stirring. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate-hazelnut spread, oats, and hazelnuts and mix well.
4. Using a cookie scoop, shape the dough into 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
5. Allow to set before serving.