Description
This Stovetop No Bake Chocolate Oat Cookie recipe offers a comforting, rich chocolate aroma and chewy texture, making it a speedy, satisfying dessert ready in minutes. It is an incredibly easy, pantry-friendly, and family-friendly treat perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (120ml) milk, whole or plant-based
- 0.5 cup (45g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (270g) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Combine and Boil: Combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove and Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the vanilla extract until its fragrant aroma blends in evenly.
- Mix in Oats: Quickly add the 3 cups of quick-cooking oats, stirring until fully combined and all the oats are thoroughly coated with the rich chocolate mixture. The mixture will thicken noticeably.
- Portion and Set: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper or wax paper, using a 1-inch cookie scoop for neat portions. Work fast, as they set quickly to a firm, shiny disc within minutes.
Notes
Ensure the mixture reaches a full rolling boil for 1 minute for proper setting. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free quick oats. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and a dairy-free butter alternative. A pinch of sea salt enhances chocolate flavor. For a nutty twist, add 0.5 cup peanut butter with the cocoa powder. For extra texture, add 0.5 cup shredded coconut or chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) with the oats. To reduce sweetness, slightly decrease the sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx 30 g)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Stovetop, No Bake, Chocolate, Oat, Cookies, Easy, Quick, Dessert, Pantry-friendly, Family-friendly