These easy, no-bake preacher cookies are a snap to make.
And theno-bake recipemeans no hot ovens when the weather is warm.
You’ll never go back to the original.
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And the texture from the crispy rice cereal and oats is oh so satisfying.
Condensed milk gives the batter a smooth, fudgyand irresistibleconsistency.
Learn how to make preacher cookies.
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Ingredients for Preacher Cookies
To make preacher cookies, you will need just nine simple ingredients.
(As they sit, the rice becomes less crispy, which compromises the pleasing texture.)
Ingredients
1cupgranulated sugar
1/2cup(4 oz.
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)unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4cup(1 oz.
)unsweetened cocoa
1/4tsp.table salt
1(14-oz.)
cansweetened condensed milk(1 1/4 cups)
1 1/2cups(about 2 oz.
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)crisp rice cereal(such as Rice Krispies)
1 1/2cups(5 1/4 oz.
)uncooked quick-cooking oats
1/2cupcrunchy peanut butter(from 1 [16-oz.]
Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
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Boil, stirring occasionally with a heatproof rubber spatula, 1 minute.
Use the back of a measuring spoon or bottom of a cup to press out cookies to desired shape.
Cool before serving:
Cool completely on baking sheets, about 30 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Also called no-bakes, preacher cookies are an old Southern recipe.
If your preacher cookies seem unappealingly soft, try chilling them in the refrigerator.
So popping them in the fridge should harden these ingredients, and therefore help firm up the cookies overall.
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To store preacher cookies, wrap them tightly or place them in an air-tight container at room temperature.
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