Classic no-bake cookies are the perfect after-school treat.

They’ll stay moist and tender.

Ingredients

1 1/2cupsdark brown sugar

1/3cup(about 1 1/8 oz.

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)unsweetened cocoa

1/4tsp.kosher salt

1/2cup(4 oz.

)unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-in.

Whisk together brown sugar, cocoa, and salt in a large saucepan until combined.

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Add butter and milk:

Add butter and milk to saucepan.

(Alternatively, for a firmer texture, refrigerate cookies until set, about 30 minutes.)

Southern Living No Bake Cookies stirring together the cocoa and sugar in a saucepan

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Southern Living No Bake Cookies adding the butter and milk to the cocoa mixture

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Southern Living No Bake Cookies adding the oats and peanut butter

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Southern Living No Bake Cookies shaping the cookies

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Southern Living No Bake Cookies sprinkling with flaky salt

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