Mississippi Mud No Bake Cookie Bars
These delicious Mississippi Mud No Bake Cookie Bars come to life in a flash because you don't have to turn on the oven to make them! Make something delicious in minutes with this easy no bake cookie recipe. These delightful treats are sure to be a hit with your kids, and even though they taste amazing, they are healthier for you than most cookie recipes. Using wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder, this is one recipe you'll find yourself making over and over. Bring these bars to the next soccer game for a snack the kids will cheer for, or bring a batch to the next school bake sale and see how quickly you sell out!
Notes
Variation: Cookies may be spooned onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet in one tablespoon portions; this will make about 60 small cookies.
For more no bake cookie and bar recipes try, 23 Lazy No Bake Cookie Recipes & Bars.
Preparation Time15 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups rolled oats
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 7 x 11-inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper or foil, pressing into the corners and leaving an overhang of 2 inches on each long side.
- In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, milk, butter, cocoa powder and salt and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from the heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla and stir until completely smooth. Stir in the oats until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the lined pan and use a spatula to push it into the corners and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes then remove from the pan by lifting the paper out of the pan using the overhanging pieces. On a cutting board, use a serrated knife to cut through the cookies making 32 rectangular bars.
- Remove to a serving plate and store, covered, in the refrigerator if not serving right away.
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SissieSass
Apr 04, 2017
My mom always called these no-bake cookies. I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. My kids love the chocolate and peanut butter mix just like I did when I was their age and still do today. The combination is a classic. I like Edmund K's idea about keeping the crunchy peanut butter. I think that would add a bit of texture that would prove to be very welcoming. I plan to find out this weekend. Thanks!
Edmund K
Mar 03, 2017
This sounds like a really tasty recipe, but the title is a bit misleading. I've always thought anything named Mississippi Mud would incorporate marshmallows or marshmallow cream into the recipe. So, when I try this out, I'll see about adding some marshmallows to the mix. I'm also a fan of the crunchy style peanut butter, so I might substitute that as well. Looking forward to giving this a go.
Ruthep
Feb 28, 2017
These are so good. I had only ever made these into drop cookies before. I had never thought of making them into bars before. I never heard them called Mississippi Mud though. They have always been unbaked cookies. My husband always called them minute cookies cause they don't take long to make. Weather seems to play a factor in how well they set up as cookies. Bars might not have that problem.
Gck24 7816915
Jan 26, 2017
These look so good, although they are more of a bar than a cookie. No-bake recipes are fantastic, especially in the summer when you don't want to turn the oven on. These are a great alternative to granola or snack bars and with the oatmeal and peanut butter, they are both filling and healthy! These are great to have on hand when you're on the go on weekends or with after school activities!
msdeb21
Jan 20, 2017
this sounds like the no bake cookies I used to make when I was a kid. They are so easy, and such a great mix of chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal. These will be tasty with a glass of milk.
jlogie 8147719
Feb 03, 2016
We call them FUDGIES, have been made in my family for 50 years or more, all 5 generations still love them. Could not be any easier, and everyone enjoys them.
Samantha M
Jun 11, 2015
The combination of chocolate and oatmeal in this is perfect and chewy!
KitchenQueen38
Jun 11, 2015
For those who love rich, peanut-buttery treats, these won't disappoint.
jthelander1231
Jun 11, 2015
These were much better than I expected! I hadn't expected them to have such a soft texture, and I really loved that. They're different than your average cookie/cookie bar and would make such a fun addition to a party!
amatlin
Jun 11, 2015
Simple and tasty, what could be better? I will be making this again when I get a craving for something sweet.
jamieegee
Jun 11, 2015
These were really delicious. They had great texture and flavor. A little on the sweet side, but I'd definitely recommend them if you're a dessert lover.
Emily Michelle
Jun 11, 2015
These were great. I don't eat a lot of desserts with oats, but these were really terrific.
Melissa Ryan
Jun 11, 2015
mmmm!!! These cookies could be easily addicting! A little on the sweet side, though...might try using less sugar next time.
shelfconsciouskati e
Jun 11, 2015
I'm not wild about peanut butter in my cookies, but these were pretty good. Next time I might try using chocolate hazelnut spread instead of the peanut butter.
Jayne C
Jun 11, 2015
I loved these! I could literally eat a whole plate full and still want more!
EmilyS
Jun 11, 2015
These are delicious! Taste resembles puppy chow with a more fudge-like texture. A little sweet for my taste though so I may cut the sugar a little bit.
caitlinmm
Jun 11, 2015
This was really tasty! I could eat a bunch of these easily they were so good.
ErinJ
Jun 11, 2015
These tasted just like puppy chow- but in a cookie form! I loved this light, tasty treat.
nashmeow
Jun 11, 2015
In my (recipe) book, peanut butter and chocolate make for one of the best flavor combinations out there. These bars are so delicious, it's hard not to keep eating them. The rolled oats make me feel a LITTLE bit better about eating them LOL, though they are not health food for real. Just a fun, easy dessert that tastes great!
Julia L
Jun 11, 2015
I loved the addition of peanut butter - it made the bars so much more flavorful. The oatmeal gave them a nice chewy texture. If you like really sweet desserts, you'll love these cookies.
samarsh44 0850337
Sep 27, 2012
I like to put them in a brownie pan. They stay moist longer. I cook mine until bubbles are just starting around the edge of the pan. Never a waste of ingredients.
didi5605
May 14, 2012
You have to boil for 3 min. and work fast or they will set up on before you get them out of the pan. And it is a very good cookie.
misop
Aug 05, 2010
I made these exactly by recipe and they are a waste of ingredients. They had a good taste, but never firmed up.
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