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Chocolate Coated No-Bake Cookies

These Chocolate Coated No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining chocolate and peanuts, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 250 g 250 g cookies (like digestive biscuits or graham crackers) Using your favorite type of cookies can change the flavor.
  • 120 ml 120 ml milk
  • 70 g 70 g sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoons 0.5 teaspoons vanilla sugar Can substitute with regular sugar.
  • 1.5 tablespoons 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 70 g 70 g butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
Chocolate Coating
  • 85 g 85 g chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
  • 20 ml 20 ml vegetable oil
Toppings
  • 20 g 20 g peanuts, roughly chopped Can experiment with other toppings.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the Cookies: Start by placing your cookies in a zip-top bag and crushing them into fine crumbs with a rolling pin or your hands.
  2. Make the Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, sugar, vanilla sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. Stir gently until the mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the crushed cookies. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Use your hands to form small cookie shapes from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Chill: Place the cookie shapes in the freezer for about 2 hours to set.
  6. Melt the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate together with the vegetable oil until smooth.
  7. Coat the Cookies: Once the cookies are set, dip each cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
  8. Add Peanuts: Place the chocolate-coated cookies back on the parchment paper and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
  9. Final Chill: Allow the chocolate to set by placing the cookies back in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
  10. Enjoy: Bite into these indulgent cookies—they’re just perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. These cookies don’t require reheating; enjoy them chilled or at room temperature.