Amish Funeral Cookies
The no-bake cookie. I got this recipe from an Amish cookbook. They are referred to as funeral cookies because they can be made fairly quickly and taken to grieving families. The ingredients are, for the most part, typical staple products you have in your pantry.
The no-bake cookie. I got this recipe from an Amish cookbook. They are referred to as funeral cookies because they can be made fairly quickly and taken to grieving families. The ingredients are, for the most part, typical staple products you have in your pantry.
- Carbohydrate 478.174877504348 g
- Cholesterol 252.550000008115 mg
- Fat 126.745738349069 g
- Fiber 27.065167602784 g
- Protein 46.0213950101878 g
- Saturated Fat 66.0159758374738 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (816g)
- Sodium 304.00283350006 mg
- Sugar 451.109709901564 g
- Trans Fat 9.77327283382424 g
- Calories 3170 calories
Step-by-step
- Ingredients : 1/2 cup milk, 2 cups sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 stick butter, 3 tbl cocoa, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 cups quick cooking oats
Glossy pools of cocoa-and-peanut-butter mixture coat quick oats uniformly, hardening into sturdy mounds with a matte sheen and a dense, chewy crumb. Budget-conscious bakers appreciate this formulation because standard pantry items eliminate the need for specialty grocery purchases. Adjusting quantities up or down requires maintaining the precise ratio of fat and sugar to bind the dry oats properly without crumbling.
- Boil the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa mixture for precisely one minute to dissolve the sugar crystals fully and prevent a grainy texture.
- Stir the smooth peanut butter and vanilla extract in immediately after removing the pan from the heat source to preserve volatile aromatics.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days, or refrigerate them for a firmer bite.
Leftover batches maintain their structural integrity well into the second day, though texture shifts slightly as the oats absorb surface moisture. Proper cooling on parchment paper prevents sticking and ensures clean release from the pan surface.
