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No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

These no-bake cookies combine melted chocolate, butter, oats, and sugar into a gooey mixture that sets into chewy, glossy treats. They require no oven, with the warm chocolate mixture thickening as you stir in the oats before spooning onto parchment to cool. The final product is a rustic, fudgy cookie with a satisfying bite and a hint of crunch from optional add-ins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dark chocolate good quality bar, chopped or broken into pieces
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted preferred
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups rolled oats old-fashioned preferred

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Chop or break the dark chocolate into small pieces to help it melt quickly and evenly.
  2. Combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Stir constantly as the mixture heats, watching for it to come to a gentle boil and become smooth and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped chocolate to the hot mixture, stirring until it is completely melted and glossy.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the rolled oats until they are fully coated and the mixture thickens slightly.
  6. Using a spoon, drop dollops of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
  7. Gently press down on each dollop to flatten slightly, creating a rustic cookie shape.
  8. Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they are firm and glossy, or refrigerate for quicker setting.
  9. Once set, gently lift the cookies from the parchment and enjoy their chewy, fudgy texture with a glossy finish.

Notes

Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits, or coconut flakes for extra flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.