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Vanilla No Bake Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 89 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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