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So my all time favorite flavor combinations are chocolate and peanut butter and so these are some of my favorite sweet treats! And, added bonus, I love these cookies because they add a quick burst of energy to my day - I guess the sugar and dark cocoa at first, and then the oats and peanut butter that sustains a bit longer. So easy to make, although I do confess that finding just the right magical moment to remove the concoction from heat is key to having a cookie that will not just stay gooey for several days (although it's still chocolate and peanut butter, so it tastes good with a spoon too) ;). And, also easy to do non-vegan with a few substitutions, but it's so easy to make vegan, and so yummy, so that's the choice for me! Ok, here's what I do...
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Ingredients:
-3 cups oats (rolled for a more chewy texture, but quick is great for a softer texture)
-1 1/2 cups sugar
-4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
-1/3 cup vegan spread (I love love Earth Balance!)
-1/2 cup almond milk
-pinch of salt
-2/3 cup peanut butter (I think creamy is the best, but crunchy can be used too!)
-1 tsp vanilla extract
I have seen a variety of suggestions on how to mix all the ingredients together, and I have tried a variety of methods, but here's the one I used this time and seemed to work well!
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Step 1. Bring almond milk, vegan spread, and sugar to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
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