Description
Nanny’s Uncooked Chocolate Cookies are a classic no-bake treat combining rich cocoa, butter, and milk with hearty oatmeal and sweet shredded coconut. These quick, easy-to-make cookies require no oven time, making them perfect for a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s ready in minutes and great for sharing.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2½ cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Combine and Heat Wet Ingredients: In a medium pot, combine the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture reaches a boiling point. Once boiling, continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure smoothness.
- Add Vanilla Extract: After 4 minutes of boiling, remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly, infusing the rich chocolate mixture with a warm flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oatmeal and shredded sweetened coconut evenly, creating the dry base for the cookies.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the hot cocoa mixture over the oatmeal and coconut mixture. Stir until all ingredients are fully combined and the oats are well coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes to cool slightly, helping it to thicken and making it easier to handle for shaping.
- Shape Cookies: Using a two-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Set Cookies: Let the cookies cool at room temperature until they firm up and set completely. This usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour depending on room temperature.
- Enjoy or Store: Once set, enjoy these delicious no-bake cookies immediately, or store them in an airtight container to keep fresh for several days.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oatmeal for best texture; quick oats can result in a softer cookie.
- Ensure to stir constantly during boiling to avoid burning or clumping.
- These cookies do not require baking and are ideal for hot summer days.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or substituting coconut with chopped nuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
