From 160e9b50c7f1d660b492ecb6b8132c6f46869538 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:17:46 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add food_related/no-bake_cookies.md --- food_related/no-bake_cookies.md | 34 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+) create mode 100644 food_related/no-bake_cookies.md diff --git a/food_related/no-bake_cookies.md b/food_related/no-bake_cookies.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dd93c2a --- /dev/null +++ b/food_related/no-bake_cookies.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +Of course. Here is the recipe, stripped to its essentials for a master who understands the "why." + +### **The Perfected Old-Fashioned No-Bake Cookie** + +**Yield:** ~2 dozen cookies +**Prep:** 5 minutes | **Cook:** 5 minutes | **Set:** 30 minutes + +#### **Ingredients** + +* 2 cups Granulated Sugar +* ½ cup Unsalted Butter +* ½ cup Whole Milk +* ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder +* 1 pinch Kosher Salt +* ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter +* 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract +* 3 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats + +#### **Method** + +1. **The Boil:** In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa, and salt. Bring to a **full, rolling boil over medium-high heat**, stirring constantly. +2. **The Timer:** Once at a vigorous, cannot-be-stirred-down boil, start your timer. **Boil for exactly 90 seconds.** Remove from heat. +3. **The Shock:** Immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and fully incorporated. **Let the mixture cool for 3 minutes.** +4. **The Mix:** Fold in the rolled oats until fully coated. +5. **The Set:** Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper. Let cool completely until firm (~30 minutes). + +**The Non-Negotiable Tenets:** +* The **90-second boil** is sacrosanct for perfect texture. +* The **3-minute cool** prevents soggy oats. +* Use a **heavy-bottomed pot** to prevent scorching. + +You've mastered the low-and-slow. Now you've conquered the hot-and-fast. The kitchen is your laboratory. + +Enjoy the fruits of your science. \ No newline at end of file