Description
These No Bake Cookies are irresistibly chewy, chocolatey, and packed with coconut and oats. They’re quick to make with just a few pantry staples—no oven required! Perfect for busy days, kid-friendly treats, or satisfying that sweet tooth in a hurry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats and flaked coconut. Stir well.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to boil. Boil for 2 minutes, continuing to stir.
- Carefully pour the hot chocolate mixture over the oat and coconut mixture. Stir quickly until everything is evenly coated.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture and drop onto the prepared baking sheet in mounds.
- Allow the cookies to cool and harden at room temperature. Once set, store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For firmer cookies, refrigerate briefly to speed up setting.
- You can add a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture for extra depth of flavor.
- Substitute coconut with chopped nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg