Chocolate Nut Chews

These Chocolate Nut Chews are the ultimate no-bake treat for satisfying a sweet tooth. Combining rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter, they offer a perfect balance of chocolatey depth and nutty crunch. The addition of quick rolled oats gives each bite a delightful, soft-chewy texture that holds together without being too dense. They are incredibly easy to make, requiring no oven and just a few simple pantry staples. Perfect for packing in lunchboxes, serving as a quick snack, or enjoying with a cup of coffee, these chews are a reliable crowd-pleaser that feels both indulgent and comforting.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 134.2

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Nut Chews are the ultimate no-bake treat for satisfying a sweet tooth. Combining rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter, they offer a perfect balance of chocolatey depth and nutty crunch. The addition of quick rolled oats gives each bite a delightful, soft-chewy texture that holds together without being too dense. They are incredibly easy to make, requiring no oven and just a few simple pantry staples. Perfect for packing in lunchboxes, serving as a quick snack, or enjoying with a cup of coffee, these chews are a reliable crowd-pleaser that feels both indulgent and comforting.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Cocoa
1/2 cup Pet evaporated milk
1/3 cup Butter
1/3 cup Peanut butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/2 cup Quick rolled oats
1/2 cup Salted peanuts

Directions

1
In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, evaporated milk, and butter.
2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a full boil and bubbles appear all over the surface.
3
Continue boiling and stirring for exactly 2 minutes to reach the soft-ball stage.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
5
Stir in the peanut butter until it is completely melted and smooth.
6
Mix in the vanilla extract, quick rolled oats, and salted peanuts until evenly distributed.
7
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
8
Drop the mixture by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared paper, spacing them slightly apart.
9
Allow the chews to stand at room temperature until they have set and firmed up, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g9%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 5.6mg2%
Sodium 27.5mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 10.8g
Protein 3.7g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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