BEST No Bake Cookies made with quick oats, coconut, walnuts, melted chocolate, butter, sugar and milk for a simple no-bake cookie without peanut butter!
I love the fantastic chocolate coconut flavor in these no-bake cookies! I like peanut butter, but when you add it to cookies, the flavor tends to take over. So by leaving it out, your chocolate cookies have a wider variety of flavors!
Amazing No Bake Cookies
No-bake cookies are an addictive cookie recipe that do not require any time in an oven! They also do not include ingredients such as eggs or flour. A lot of no bake cookies include peanut butter as well, it is great for binding ingredients together. For our no bake cookie recipe we do not include peanut butter, we think they form well and taste incredible without it.
This is a great recipe during the warmer months of the year as you can create tasty cookies without turning the oven on and heating the house up any more than it already is.
No Bake Oatmeal and Coconut Cookie Ingredients
Butter: You need 1 cup of butter to give these cookies a nice rich flavor.
Sugar: Adding in 2 cups of sugar help give these cookies a nice sweet taste.
Milk: Use 1/2 cup of milk to provide some moisture and create a great cookie texture.
Coconut: For extra delicious flavor and texture, add in 3/4 cup of coconut flakes.
Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips: You need 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips for a fantastic chocolatey addition to these cookies.
Walnuts: Use 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts to add a wonderful crunch to this dessert.
Quick Oats: You will need 3/4 cup of quick oats for these no bake cookies.
Vanilla extract: Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance all the amazing flavors in this sweet treat.
Which oats are best for No Bake Cookies?
Different recipes will call for different kinds of oats, but to make the best “No Bake Cookies”, you should use quick oats. Quick oats are physically smaller than old fashioned oats, so they have a better bite with these cookies than larger oats.
Can these Cookies be frozen?
Yes, these cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Try to freeze them in a single layer or with layers separated with parchment paper.
What to do when No Bake Cookies recipe won’t set?
Putting your cookies in the fridge or freezer will help them firm up a bit. To avoid your cookies not setting, make sure you set a timer when you boil the cookie dough.
Will Chocolate No-Bake Cookies stick to foil?
I have seen these cookies stick to aluminum foil before, but it does not always happen. To avoid the hassle and the risk I would recommend using wax paper or parchment paper as that is what has always worked for me!
Do No Bake Cookies need to be refrigerated?
I highly recommend putting no bake cookies in the fridge, it will help the cookies to hold a firmer shape. They also will last longer if you keep them in the fridge. However, they technically don’t have to be refrigerated. You can store them in an airtight container in room temperature and they will be fine too. It just depends on your preference, if you like them room temperature or chilled.
How long does it take for no bake cookies to set?
These cookies only take about 15-20 minutes to cool and set up at room temperature, but you can reduce that time by at least half if you let them set up in the refrigerator. If you prefer the taste and texture of these cookies at room temperature just make sure to remove them from the refrigerator once set. You can definitely eat them while cold though too! I think they somehow taste better cold.
More No-Bake Cookies:
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- LEMON OATMEAL NO BAKE COOKIES
- EASY NO BAKE COOKIE RECIPES
- NO BAKE MUDDY BUDDY PROTEIN COOKIES
- NUTELLA NO BAKE COOKIES
- CARAMEL OATMEAL NO BAKE COOKIES
- CHOCOLATE ORANGE NO BAKE COOKIES
- CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP NO BAKE COOKIES
- MARSHMALLOW PEANUT BUTTER NO BAKE COOKIES
Best Ever No Bake Cookies are simple, oatmeal chocolate cookies that do not require baking time! I have tried many and this no bake cookies recipe is the absolute BEST. Perfect flavor and texture!
carol e hawley says
Hi Jessica: I have made this recipe 2 times now & neither time it has never set up to make cookies, i have had to put the mixture in a square pan & put it in the freezer awhile to freeze in order to eat it . I don’t know what is wrong here. I am 78 years old & have been cooking & baking for many years & have never had a problem till I tried this recipe. I need your help with this recipe
Jessica says
Hi Carol… so are you using butter or margarine? Did you double check all the ingredients and make sure you’re adding the correct amounts? This is one of my most tested recipes and I’ve never heard of the cookies not setting, so I’d love to figure this out! Are you cooling the mixture a bit before scooping them onto wax/ parchment paper?