Today, I want to share with you one of my absolute favorite cookie recipes – the Preacher Cookies. If you haven’t heard of them before, you’re in for a treat! These delicious no-bake cookies got their name from being the perfect quick treat to whip up when the preacher made an unexpected visit. They are quick, easy, and super tasty. The sweetness of the sugar blends perfectly with the richness of the butter, the creaminess of the milk, and the slight bitterness of the cocoa. The oats add a wonderful texture and the vanilla a lovely hint of flavor. I love this recipe because it takes me back to my childhood and reminds me of the joy of cooking with simple ingredients. Plus, it’s just so versatile. It’s perfect for a quick snack, a sweet treat, or even a thoughtful homemade gift. So, without further ado, let’s get into how you can make these delightful cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 stick butter or margarine
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. powdered cocoa
- 2 c. quick oats
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Baking Instructions
- Put sugar, butter and milk in a heavy saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- stir in cocoa, oats and vanilla.
- Mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper.
- Cool 30 minutes.
- Yields 3 dozen.
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
My Preacher Cookies Misadventure
Hello there, fellow foodies! So, I was in the mood for some nostalgia and decided to whip up a batch of my grandmother’s old-fashioned Preacher Cookies. Now, if you’re wondering what the heck are Preacher Cookies, they’re these divine no-bake cookies made with sugar, butter, milk, powdered cocoa, oats, and vanilla. And why the name? Because you could whip them up quickly when the preacher unexpectedly showed up at the door. Apparently, the preacher never showed up at my house when I was a kid. I guess he knew better.
The Sweet Beginning
Baking, or in this case, no-baking, always starts innocently enough. I pulled out the 2 cups of sugar, 1 stick of butter, and half a cup of milk and dumped them all into a heavy saucepan. It was all going swimmingly until I realized that I was out of milk. After a small panic attack and a quick run to the corner store – I was back in business.
Boiling Point
The recipe says to bring the sugar, butter, and milk to a boil and let it roll for 3 minutes while stirring constantly. Now, I consider myself a pretty decent multi-tasker, but let me tell you, when you’re stirring a mixture that seems hell-bent on becoming a caramel, those three minutes feel like an eternity.
The Power of Powdered Cocoa
Next up was the powdered cocoa. I removed the saucepan from the heat and stirred in half a cup. It’s at this stage that your kitchen starts to smell like Willy Wonka’s factory. If you’re not a fan of chocolate, this might be the time you question all of your life choices. But since I am a bona fide chocoholic, I reveled in the aroma.
Oats and Vanilla: The Unsung Heroes
After the cocoa comes the oats and vanilla. In went 2 cups of quick oats and a teaspoon of vanilla. Now, I’ve always thought of oats and vanilla as the unsung heroes of the baking world. They might not be the star of the show, but their subtle flavors make everything better.
The Drop Zone
Once everything was mixed well, I dropped spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto waxed paper. The recipe says you should get about 3 dozen, but I ended up with 27. Apparently, my teaspoon measurements are more generous than my grandmothers. But hey, in the world of cookies, bigger is always better, right?
The Waiting Game
The final step is to let the cookies cool for 30 minutes. This, my friends, is where real patience is tested. Sitting there, with a delicious batch of warm cookies staring back at you, and not being able to touch them is pure torture. I occupied myself by cleaning up and fighting off the urge to stick my face in the saucepan to lick off the leftover chocolatey goodness.
And there you have it, folks! My experience with making Preacher Cookies. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, but the end result was worth it. So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy, not to mention, delicious treat, give these a shot. Just make sure you have plenty of milk on hand, and maybe invite the preacher over for a taste.
