No Bake Chocolate Cookies Recipe
These no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are a fudgie, nut-free take on the classic. They are made without peanut butter, a snap to throw together, and great for packing into a lunchbox or serving as a movie-night snack.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 211kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter, then add the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- After 1 minute, remove from the heat and add the vanilla and mini marshmallows. Stir well until the marshmallows are melted, then add in the rolled oats and stir again to combine.
- Using two spoons, carefully drop small mounds of cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let them cool for at least 20 minutes at room temperature before either eating or storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to about five days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg