Easy No-Bake Cow Patties Recipe

Published Jun 18, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: The Hillbilly Kitchen - Down Home Country Cooking via YouTube

If you are looking for a quick and simple candy that you can make on your stovetop, then check out this no-bake dessert recipe by The Hillbilly Kitchen – Down Home Country Cooking on YouTube. This delectable candy is called a cowboy patty and you can make this with just a few simple ingredients.

Learn the steps to making this candy by reading the written instructions down below, and then check out the video tutorial as well for more details. I hope you enjoy making this candy as much as I did!

Ingredients for No-Bake Cow Patties:

1½-2 cups of sugar
¼ cup of cocoa powder
½ cup of unbleached coconut oil or real butter, cold and pressed
½ cup of milk
1 tsp of real vanilla extract
1 cup of peanut butter
3 cups of quick oats

How to Make No-Bake Cow Patties:

Easy to Make No-Bake Cow Patties — Image credit: The Hillbilly Kitchen – Down Home Country Cooking via YouTube

Step 1

Place a pan on a stove over medium heat, then add the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and coconut oil, then bring the mixture to a boil for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, and make sure to stir continuously.

Step 2

Once it reaches the boiling point, heat it for another 1.5 to 2 minutes, then turn the heat off, and keep stirring while scraping the sides and bottom.

Step 3

Add in the peanut butter and vanilla extract, then keep stirring until melted and combined, and once smooth, add the oatmeal.

Step 4

Continue mixing until evenly coated, then scoop the mixture onto a baking pan lined with wax paper, and allow them to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!