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9 No-Bake Dessert Recipes to Please a Crowd

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies 5/10

© iThese no-bake cookies are the perfect treat for when you crave something sweet. Better yet, they come together in less than a half hour! Packed with rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and wholesome oats, these cookies are quick to make and incredibly delicious. Ideal for a quick snack or a sweet ending to any meal, they're sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients (for 12 cookies):

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick oats

Instructions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Once it reaches a boil, let it cook for 1 min. and continue to stir.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the oats and stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
  5. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming 12 cookies.
  6. Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 min. or refrigerate for faster results. Enjoy!

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VIDEO: Chocolate Strawberry Braid

All you need is 3 main ingredients to make this Chocolate Strawberry Braid for dessert tonight!

Ingredients

  • 7-9 medium-sized strawberries
  • 1 puff pastry
  • 1 chocolate bar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Almond slivers
  • Powdered sugar

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut the strawberries into halves.
  3. Dust some flour on a flat surface and spread your puff pastry out on top, smoothing it into a rectangle shape if necessary.
  4. Place the bar of chocolate in the center, then top with a layer of strawberry halves.
  5. Using a pizza cutter or a knife, slice the edges of the puff pastry into strips that can be wrapped over the chocolate and strawberries. Starting with the flap at the top, fold over each strip in a slightly diagonal direction so that they resemble a braid.
  6. Brush the braid with a beaten egg yolk so that it covers the entire visible surface.
  7. Sprinkle almond slivers on top.
  8. Bake for 20-22 minutes.
  9. Give the braid a few minutes to cool down, then cover with a dusting of powdered sugar.
  10. Serve and enjoy!