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chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies

Easy Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
One of the easiest recipes you can make, and you likely already have all the ingredients in your pantry! These chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies come together in minutes and have a deliciously fudgy chew, perfect for any chocolate craving.

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Medium Pot
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 5 cups quick oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

*Quick oats are best for this recipe, but traditional oats will work in a pinch. Do not use steel-cut oats!
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