Description
A quick, 5-ingredient no-bake dessert that comes together in one pot. These chewy, fudgy cookies are perfect for late-night cravings and require minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Stir over medium heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves (3-4 minutes).
- Bring to a rolling boil and boil hard for exactly one minute.
- Remove from heat immediately and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add oats and stir vigorously until all oats are coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Drop mounds of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Let cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until firm.
Notes
Do not use instant or steel-cut oats; old-fashioned rolled oats are required for the correct texture. Boiling for exactly one minute is crucial for the cookies to set properly. If the mixture becomes too thick to scoop, briefly reheat on low. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake cookies, chocolate oat cookies, easy dessert, 5-ingredient recipe, kid-friendly snacks, quick treats