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Amped-Up No Bake Cookie Balls

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It’s the oldest recipe of all time.

 

The thing you see at every get-together, the apple of the baking-challenged person’s eye.

 

And really, really tasty.  What else could it be when you start off with a picture of a cup of sugar?!

Wait, what’s that?  A half stick of butter too!!!

Oh me, oh my…and it has cocoa powder…but don’t get too hot and bothered yet…

Because not only does the recipe include these things, it’s no-bake, super simple, and the beauty is you can’t mess it up.

Not too bad anyway.

PLUS it’s healthy since it clearly includes whole grains…

And nut butter!  Nut butter exudes health, does it not?!

AMPED-UP NO-BAKE COOKIE BALLS

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter, plus 2 Tbsp
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz chocolate chips (semi-sweet)

So yes, super easy:  mix the sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a pot over medium heat.  Bring to a boil for 1 minute.  Remove from the heat and melt in the 1/4 cup of peanut butter and the vanilla.  Stir in the oatmeal.  Drop by spoonfuls onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet.  Let cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.  This brings us to the amped-up part!

Pull said cookie sheet out and admire:

Take each cookie and roll into a ball formation.  This is not hard, but it’s imperative that it be done when the cookies are semi-soft.  Once they’re all rolled, place in the freezer for another 20 minutes.

In the meantime bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer over low heat.  Remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate chips until smooth.  Once the balls are frozen, dip each one in the chocolate-whipping cream mixture and return to the wax paper.

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter for about 30 seconds until runny.  Trust me, you want the runny peanut butter.  Because what I’m about to tell you will change your life.

FOREVER.

DRIZZLE THE PEANUT BUTTER ON THE BALLS THAT ARE COVERED IN MELTY CHOCOLATE-WHIPPING CREAM GOODNESS.

Y’all, it’s almost the weekend…does anyone really NEED a reason to be extravagant on Weekend Eve?

You can make these as pretty as you like, as large or small as you like, and as rich as you like.

But I promise you will like them.  Need proof?

We ate them for breakfast.

3 days in a row.

The end 🙂

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  1. Christie {Honoring Health} says

    October 15, 2010 at 3:37 am

    Holy crap. I think I’ve died and gone to no bake cookie heaven.

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  2. peanutbutterfingers says

    October 14, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    gimmeeeeee!

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  3. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    October 14, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    How do you get the chocolate to look so pretty? When I dip things in chocolate they come out a mangled mess. I need your tips bec I have to dip a bunch of cake balls tomorrow to make wands for M’s party.

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  4. Pretty. Good. Food. says

    October 14, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Mmmm! No bake! I love it 🙂

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  5. Chicago Cuisine Critique says

    October 14, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    These look awesome!

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  6. Sarah says

    October 14, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    YUM. Those look fantastic.

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  7. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:41 am

    I’ve actually never made these cookies – chocolate dip or not! I can’t wait to try them though! They look simply deeelish! Happy Weekend Eve!

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  8. cleaneatingchelsey says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Those looks delicious! I also made a no bake “cookie’ receipe the other day. They were vegan AND husband approved!

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  9. Krista (kristastes) says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:12 am

    Yummy! Apparently it is now possible for balls to be pretty. haha. I want them to add to my morning oats! 🙂

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  10. LiveForTheRun says

    October 14, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Say what?! I have everything but the heavy whipping cream, and you better believe I just sent this to my mom. We have a task next weekend!! WOW!

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  11. Kara @ MyWellnest says

    October 14, 2010 at 8:16 am

    Oh my goodness…that’s genius!

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  12. Joslyn @ missfitbliss says

    October 14, 2010 at 8:01 am

    Apparently I’m the only one who’s never tried this whole no-bake thing! Clearly I’m behind…

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  13. Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:49 am

    Gorgeous! I love that you rolled and froze the balls. No bakes are just absolutely fantastic!!

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  14. KeepItSweet says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:42 am

    oatmeal = breakfast, so sounds perfect to me:-)

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  15. Shanna, like Banana says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:36 am

    No bakes rock and you can make so many awesome variations. Yours look too pretty to eat!

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  16. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:31 am

    Wow! I want one 🙂 or five 🙂

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  17. Dorry says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:26 am

    They look delicious and really pretty! They’d make a good gift. 🙂

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  18. couchpotatoathlete says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:23 am

    Those look delicious and I love the idea of dipping them in chocolate. I’d eat that for breakfast any day!

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  19. Natalia - a side of simple says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:08 am

    I don’t know what part about this title I like better, the amped-up, the no bake, or the cookie balls! Maybe I’ll try drizzling them with white chocolate and a few green and red sprinkles…you know, to get all that Christmas joy pumping in my veins.. 🙂

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  20. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:07 am

    Ooohh, these are beautiful! Definitely a step up from the usual no-bake cookie.

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  21. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:07 am

    Heather, you have officially reached the trifecta of baking – easy, delicious, AND beautiful!

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  22. Anna says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:59 am

    These are so much fancier looking than typical no-bakes– but don’t seem like much more work! Perfect!

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  23. Angela says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:59 am

    Those look so good – I need to expand my recipe selection into no bake treats. I’ve never tried any believe it or not.

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  24. Amy @ Second City Randomness says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:55 am

    No Bake Bites! This is a fantastic idea…

    I have to say, I’ve been loving the cake balls, so this seems like a natural next step for me. 🙂

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  25. Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:53 am

    Psh, if there’s oats and peanut butter in it then it MUST be healthy!!!
    They look delicious girl ^_^

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  26. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:44 am

    First they’re chocolate. Sweet. Then covered in chocolate. Awesome. Then drizzled with peanut butter? Yes please.

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  27. spabettie says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:40 am

    YUM… I love no bakes, but dipped in chocolate? oh my… and they look awesome!

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  28. Jessica says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:39 am

    Yum! Definitely will be trying these!

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  29. kalin says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:36 am

    oh my lord.
    dipping no bakes in chocolate is possibly the most brilliant thing ever.

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  30. Tabitha (From Single to Married) says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:31 am

    No bake – sign me up! I’m all about easy!

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  31. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:26 am

    Wow… we have made no bakes for years but NEVEr dipped them in chocolate. That is genius!

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  32. Matt says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:25 am

    YUM!

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  33. Jaime says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:23 am

    How fancy are those things!? If I tried to do that they would end up like a hot mess! I think I need to try it though for my daughters sake. Cute picture of you. 😉

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