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Plate of homemade no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies on white counter

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Perfectly chewy no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies made on the stovetop in just minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter
  • ½ cup Whole milk
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 cups Quick oats
  • ½ cup Peanut butter (creamy) can sub sunflower butter
  • ½ cup Shredded coconut optional
  • ½ cup Chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan heavy-bottomed
  • 1 Wooden spoon/spatula heat-resistant
  • 1 Large spoon for dropping cookies
  • 2 Baking sheets lined with parchment/wax paper
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons –
  • 1 Timer for exact boiling time

Method
 

  1. Line trays with parchment paper and measure all ingredients.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 90 seconds.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Fold in oats, coconut, and nuts (if using).
  5. Use a spoon to drop the mixture onto prepared trays.
  6. Let the cookies cool and set fully before serving.

Notes

You can customize these cookies by omitting or substituting peanut butter, coconut, or nuts based on your preference or dietary needs.