No-Bake Chocolate Cookies
Simple and delicious- that’s how it’s supposed to be- these no-bake chocolate cookies are gluten-free and full of all things yummy.
Hi there.
It’s been a while.
My exams have been keeping me busy, then I had Christmas break for 3 weeks, which I spent in India. My Chemistry exam was today, so I don’t feel like working. Instead, I’m procrastinating.
Today I bring you the n0-bake chocolate cookies recipe. A cookie that lies somewhere between fudge and a good ol’ cookie. It’s full of all things good- peanut butter, coconut, oats, and chocolate.
I first tried no-bake cookies at a bake sale a while ago, but didn’t appreciate its splendor back then. I made these a couple of months ago, and they were gone in 10 minutes. This barely gave them time to cool. Bite after glorious bite, so difficult to resist. Soft, sweet, nutty, chewy. Isn’t that what constitutes a good cookie?
The only purely healthy ingredient in these no-bake chocolate cookies is the oats; however, you can make the cookies healthier by using almond butter instead of peanut butter, using a little less sugar if you like things a little less sweet, and reducing the size of each cookie. The coconut in this recipe is optional; however, I wouldn’t do away with it- the flavor and texture it adds is unbeatable. Drizzling with dark chocolate? Not necessary, but a must. It looks like they’ve taken hours to make- but in reality, it was only minutes. One of my favorite “cookies” – a must-have in your recipe binder.
So if you don’t feel like using the oven, then this no-bake chocolate cookies recipe is exactly what you’re looking for!
No-Bake Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted or salted butter- either works, or margarine
- ½ cup milk, skim, whole, evaporated- either works as long as it's not sweet
- pinch salt, if the butter is unsalted
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- ⅓ - ½ cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, PLEASE make sure that you're using vanilla extract not essence, essence is a lot more powerful in taste so you'll have to reduce the amount you add!
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk.
- Bring these ingredients to a boil on medium heat, boil for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Stir in the oats coconut, peanut butter, salt and vanilla.
- Spoon 2 tbsp sized mounts of the mixture onto a parchment paper lined/ greased tray and flatten into the shape of a cookie. Work quickly as the mixture sets- just like fudge.
- Cool for about 10 minutes, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle atop some crushed peanuts and desiccated coconut for a fancier finish.
Notes
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You are soooo cute! I’m loving to see the videos just for the joy to see how much love you put I doing those delicious food. Although I’m a bodybuilder and most I don’t eat, I’m always looking to find ways I can substitute ingredients in order to me able to enjoy as much as you do. It’s so well explained!!! I love it, thank you for sharing. Big kisses Jey Jey
Hi Jey Jey! Thanks so much for stopping by my site even though you won’t be making most of these hahaa- but I’ve actually made a healthier version of this recipe by substituting coconut oil and agave in place of the butter and sugar- also, I really appreciate your comment, thank you! 🙂
Hey!
Thank you for this recipe. I’ve not made this yet but I am planning to make these soon.I don’t have an oven and this no bake cookie recipe is just so much helping. I Just certain question regarding the recipe.
What if I want to make say 20 cookie? How much should I decrease the ingredients?
Can I make oats and raisins cookie the same way?
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Regards
Shivani ?
Hi Shivani!
You can divide all the ingredient quantities by 2 to yield a recipe that makes around 20 🙂
And yes- you can definitely throw in raisins that’s what you like 🙂