No-Bake Cookies

No-Bake Cookies are a classic American dessert that requires no oven, typically made by combining oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, sugar, butter, and milk, which are boiled and then dropped onto wax paper to set. They are beloved for their simplicity and chewy, chocolatey texture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fats, providing quick energy and some protein from the oats and peanut butter. A single cookie generally contains around 100-150 calories, along with small amounts of iron and fiber from the oats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.05 mg

Per 2 cookies (70 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they are a nostalgic staple of home kitchens and potlucks, prized for their no-fuss preparation. Nutritionally, they are unique as a 'raw' dessert where the oats retain more of their natural texture and nutrients compared to baked versions.