No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. The cookies combine rich cocoa and hearty oats into a delightful treat that’s sure to please any crowd. They’re quick to prepare and simply irresistible.
When it comes to making No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, quality ingredients can make a difference. If you need a dairy-free option, consider substituting margarine with a plant-based butter and using a non-dairy milk. Old-fashioned oats work best, but quick oats can be used if that’s what you have on hand. Just keep an eye on the texture, as quick oats might yield a softer cookie.
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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
- 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix together 2 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup of margarine, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, and 1/2 cup of 2% low-fat milk.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often to ensure it doesn’t stick. Once boiling, let it bubble for exactly 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 3 cups of old-fashioned oatmeal until well combined.
- Using a spoon, drop the mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper, creating individual cookie shapes.
- Allow the cookies to chill in the refrigerator until they are fully cooled and hardened.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 5 of 7:
For a delightful twist, try No Bake Cookies #2. The cookies take a familiar approach but add a touch of coconut and nuts that really brings the flavor to life. No Bake Cookies #2 are sure to impress with their rich chocolatey goodness and chewy texture.