Easy Fudgy No Bakes
Clusters of fudgy no bakes on parchment is what the doctor ordered (no really but maybe if you want to eat happiness)
You know those recipes that make you think of your childhood but then you come to find out it wasn’t actually some long passed-down family recipe but just kind of happened upon the family at some point during that time? This is that recipe for me. I always thought it was one of my mom’s but it turns out, I believe, my brother got it from someone down the line. And that’s all I know.
I remember a kitchen countertop lined with parchment paper covered in these chocolate, fudgy blobs. We must have been on a kick of them off and on for me to so vividly remember them as a kid-me dessert but even now, they hit the spot.
This is one of the easiest recipes you can make if you’re having a chocolate craving, and you likely already have all the ingredients in your pantry. The chocolate mixture has a near brownie batter flavor and mixed with the oats, makes for the perfect chew and quick bite. Plus it’s no bake! Outside of a quick meltdown on the stove (the chocolate not you), pour everything together in a bowl and portion them out to cool! They also make a ton, so once they’re ready you can easily chuck some in the freezer for a yummy future treat.
Yields: 2 dozen balls
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup milk
¾ cup butter
5 cups of oats
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Stir vanilla extract into the cocoa mixture.
Place your oats in a bowl and pour your cocoa mixture over them. If your pot is big enough, you can also just add your oats to the chocolate mixture. Stir to combine
Using a tablespoon, drop two tablespoons per ball onto a piece of parchment paper. You may need to use your fingers to bring the “ball” together (it will likely look more like a cluster)
Allow to cool completely at room temperature. They should be firm and easily peel from the parchment paper once they are ready.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as kid and adult me do!
Tag @accentgolden in your baking photos on social so I can see all the delicious treats you’re making!
