No Bake Cookies Recipe (Foolproof!)
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No Bake Cookies Recipe (Foolproof!)
Description
No Bake Cookies Recipe mixes melted butter, milk, coconut sugar, and cacao powder boiled briefly to develop flavor and consistency before adding almond butter, vanilla, and oats. The mixture is scooped onto parchment and set at room temperature or chilled, forming chewy, moist cookies without heat from baking.
This method avoids using the oven, relying on boiling to dissolve and slightly caramelize sugar, which is key to setting the cookies properly. The combination of cacao and almond butter contributes rich chocolate and nutty flavors, while oats provide a hearty texture. Flattening cookies before setting helps achieve the classic appearance and even thickness.
These cookies can be a convenient dessert option when baking isn't ideal. They are best allowed to set fully for 30 minutes to achieve the right firmness. Using quick cooking or rolled oats will affect texture slightly.
Be cautious with boiling time; under-boiling results in soft cookies that won't hold shape, and over-boiling may cause crumbliness. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain texture.
Ingredients
No Bake Oatmeal Cookies
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup milk dairy or dairy-free
- 2 cups coconut sugar
- ¼ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking oats or rolled oats
Instructions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the milk, sugar, and cacao powder and stir until it starts to boil. Set a timer and let the mixture boil for 2 minutes. Then, turn off the heat.
- Add in the vanilla, almond butter, and oats, and stir until everything is combined.
- Using a medium sized cookie scooper, scoop the cookies onto the baking sheet. Then flatten the cookies using a spoon to desired thickness.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats to keep the recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Allow cookies to set at room temperature for the full 30 minutes for proper firmness.
- Boil mixture exactly 2 minutes to balance softness and structure in the cookies.
- Pre-cut parchment paper sheets can save time and keep baking sheets clean.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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