Vanilla No Bake Cookies Recipe
Deliciously creamy Vanilla No Bake Cookies made with a smooth blend of butter, evaporated milk, white chocolate chips, vanilla pudding mix, and quick oats. These easy-to-make cookies come together on the stovetop without any baking required, perfect for a quick sweet treat with a soft, chewy texture and a rich vanilla flavor.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Organic Baker’s Extract)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 (3.4 ounce box) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling – dry mix only
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups quick oats
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- Prepare your workspace: Lay a long strip of foil on your counter to place your cookies on once they are ready to set and cool.
- Heat the base mixture: In a medium-sized pot over medium heat on the stovetop, combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, maintain the boil for 1 full minute.
- Add flavorings and oats gradually: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the white chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Then stir in half of the quick oats.
- Incorporate pudding mix carefully: Slowly sprinkle the dry vanilla instant pudding mix into the hot mixture to avoid clumping or cooking prematurely. Stir well to fully combine.
- Adjust cookie consistency: Gradually add the remaining oats, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and wet but not dry. The exact amount of oats needed depends on humidity and desired cookie texture.
- Shape the cookies: Use a cookie scoop to drop your desired sized mounds onto the prepared foil strip. Allow the cookies to set and cool at room temperature until firm enough to handle.
Notes
- Make sure to add the pudding mix slowly to prevent clumping.
- Adjust oat quantity based on local humidity and desired cookie texture; cookies should be moist but hold their shape.
- Using a cookie scoop helps create uniformly sized cookies for even setting.
- Cookies do not require baking, so cooling is essential for them to firm up correctly.
- You can substitute quick oats with instant oats if necessary, but texture may vary slightly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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