Description
A quick and easy recipe for no bake oatmeal cookies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and unsalted butter. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Keep stirring for about 1 minute.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Add shredded coconut or chopped nuts if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the warm chocolate mixture over the quick-cooking oats. Stir until the oats are fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping them into cookies.
- Let the cookies sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to set, or refrigerate for 15 minutes if you’re in a hurry.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- These cookies are easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins.
- For a healthier option, consider using natural peanut butter.
- Make sure to let the cookies set properly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy no bake oatmeal cookies, quick sweet treats, no bake cookies