Mud Puddles

Dive into the delightful nostalgia of "Mud Puddles," a no-bake dessert bursting with rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and the hearty chew of quick oats. This quick and easy treat comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time, blending pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder into a luscious mixture. With a touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt for balance, these soft, fudgy cookies deliver an irresistible combination of sweet and salty. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or satisfying a sudden sweet craving, "Mud Puddles" require no oven time and set beautifully on parchment-lined baking sheets. Store these bite-sized indulgences at room temperature for up to five days—but we promise, they won’t last that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick oats
• 0.125 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and whole milk. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.

Step 3

Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute without stirring, then remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 4

Quickly stir in the creamy peanut butter, pure vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and combined.

Step 5

Add the quick oats to the saucepan and stir until the oats are fully coated in the chocolate mixture.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon if desired.

Step 7

Let the puddles cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to speed up the process.

Step 8

Once fully set, remove the Mud Puddles from the parchment or wax paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1537.2 grams (1537.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3763

Total Fat 176.90g	227%
Saturated Fat 76.00g	380%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 263mg	88%
Sodium 1201mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 564.10g	205%
Dietary Fiber 42.50g	152%
Total Sugars 420.20g
Protein 62.60g	125%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 816mg	63%
Iron 45mg	252%
Potassium 2351mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 55.0%