Quick No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies
A fast and easy no-bake cookie recipe combining rich chocolate and hearty oats for a chewy, delicious treat ready in just 20 minutes without an oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35 g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), cut into pieces
- ½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats (270 g)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix 2 cups granulated sugar, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup unsalted butter, and ½ cup whole milk. Set heat to medium and stir constantly until butter melts and mixture comes to a rolling boil, about 3-4 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
- Once boiling, let it boil exactly 1 minute. Set a timer to ensure proper setting.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Immediately add 3 cups quick-cooking oats. Stir thoroughly to coat every oat with the chocolate mixture until thick and glossy.
- Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly if desired. Work quickly as mixture sets fast.
- Allow cookies to cool at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or until firm. Alternatively, chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to speed setting.
Notes
Use quick-cooking oats for best texture and faster setting. Stir constantly during boiling to avoid burning. Boil mixture exactly 1 minute for proper cookie setting. Work quickly when forming cookies as mixture thickens fast. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. Variations include adding nut butter, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with plant-based milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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