Name: Missouri Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 35 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 0.75 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 cup milk; 0.125 tsp kosher salt; 0.75 cup chunky peanut butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups quick oats

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Missouri Cookies

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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter then whisk in the sugar, cocoa, milk and salt. Turn the heat to high and boil mixture for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat.

Stir the peanut butter and vanilla into the chocolate. Add the oats and stir until well combined.

Using a small ice cream scoop or a 1 tablespoon measure, form dough into cookies (they can be flattened into cookies or into balls) and place on parchment paper to cool.

Allow to cool 30 – 45 minutes. Or stick in the freezer to speed up cooling time.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temperature Control for Perfect Texture 🌡️
Heat your milk and butter to exactly 180-190°F before mixing with cocoa powder—too hot will create a grainy texture, too cool won't properly dissolve the cocoa for that signature glossy coating.
Chunky Peanut Butter Selection 🥜
Use natural chunky peanut butter without added sugars or oils, as it provides superior texture and prevents the cookies from becoming overly greasy or sticky.
Oat Size Matters for Chewiness 🌾
Pulse quick oats for 10-15 seconds to create varied particle sizes—this prevents mushiness while maintaining the chewy texture that makes Missouri Cookies distinctive.
Timing Your Drop is Critical ⏱️
Drop spoonfuls onto parchment within 2-3 minutes of the chocolate mixture cooling to room temperature; this ensures proper setting and prevents the cookies from sliding or losing their shape.
Salt Enhancement Technique 🧂
Use kosher salt as a finishing sprinkle on warm cookies before the chocolate sets—this heightens the chocolate-peanut butter contrast and adds sophisticated depth to each bite.