Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe (2024)

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These easyChocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies remind me of a Mounds bar in cookies form with some healthy oatmeal added in for good measure and a bit more texture too!

This time of year brings all kinds of goodness like theseChocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies. They takeme back toyears gone by. I remember my mother making them in a flash (this is actually her recipe), and grabbing one for each hand before heading out to play with my cousins. They are so very quick to make. And they disappear even quicker! And if you’re fond of Mounds candy bars, I think you’ll like these very, very much.

A little bit of stove top time is required for melting, then everything gets mixed together then dropped in tasty little mounds to firm up. These no-flour sweet and nutty treats are great for sharing as edible gifts. Once they firm up, these little goodies package well and would make any chocolate coconut loving recipients happy.

On a recent Princes Cruises, there were little treats like thisoffered daily in one of my favorite spots on the ship: The International Cafe. Tarts, brownies, cookies and other decadent sweets were there tempting me each day when I went for a pick me up with a hot tea of mocha. Even though these no bake cookies aren’t as fancy, they remind me of those goodies. I think they would fit right innicely to the selection. They are just as decadent, and aregreat with a cup of coffee.

I’m not a gluten-free expert, but I do think these no bake cookies qualify as such. I’m pretty sure oatmeal is acceptable, but confirm that this gluten-free anddo some double checking. And if anyone out there IS an expert, please let me know in the comments below and I will make note of it right here.

Happy treat making!

If you’re looking for more goodies to make check out these:

  • Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
  • Pistachio Chocolate Bark Recipe
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe

Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

These chocolatey and nutty no bake goodies are so quick and easy. They're a great treat to share during the holidays.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 stick butter, salted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheets with wax paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine oats and coconut. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan bring butter, sugar, cocoa, milk, and salt to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour mixture over oats and coconut and stir to combine well.
  5. Using a spoon drop by 1 1/2-2 tablespoons mounds of desired size on lined baking sheets. Cool and eat.

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(Disclaimer: Princess Cruises hosted me and a guest on a cruise. They covered all costs associated with the trip.)

Originally published December 15, 2014. Updated May 29, 2018.

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69 comments on “Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe”

  1. Becca WhiteReply

    I followed the recipe very well but they did not set they are gooey

  2. Dorothy CorpReply

    I made these today & following your recipe to a T, they were perfect! Thank you for a wonderful drop cookie, these are a lot like my moms recipe 🥰

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Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why didn t my no bake oatmeal cookies get hard? ›

Why Didn't My No-Bake Cookies Set? Likely, you didn't boil the mixture long enough. You want the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa mixture to boil for 2-3 full minutes and reach between 190°F-200°F. If you don't boil them for long enough, they will turn out gooey and will not set.

What is in cowboy cookies? ›

As with most things in Texas, Bush's Cowboy Cookies are enormous and wholly stuffed with so many mix-ins: oats, coconut, pecans, and of course, chocolate chips. They're sure to win over any crowd.

Why are my chocolate oatmeal cookies dry? ›

One reason could be that you overcooked them. Another reason could be that you didn't add enough moisture to the dough. Finally, your peanut butter cookies might be dry and crumbly if you used a natural peanut butter that doesn't have any added oil. Originally Answered: Why are the oats in my oatmeal cookies dry?

Why do my oatmeal cookies taste dry? ›

Overbaking: Overbaking is a common culprit for dry cookies. Make sure you follow the recommended baking time and temperature in your recipe. Typically, oatmeal cookies should bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes. The cookies continue to cook after being removed from the oven due to residual heat.

How do you keep oatmeal cookies chewy? ›

Over-baked cookies will be dry, hard, and crumbly. Secondly, always store your cookies in an air-tight container. They should stay soft for up to 3 days. If they aren't as soft as you'd like, just add a slice of white bread to the container and they should soften right up.

What are Snoop Dogg cookies? ›

Snoop Dogg's peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe - His original cookie features creamy peanut butter and semisweet chocolate morsels, making it the perfect indulgence this holiday season. #

What is a Taylor Swift cookie? ›

September 30th, 2023 | 14 Comments. Taylor Swift chai cookies are the perfect balance of fall spices including chai, cinnamon, and vanilla. They are surprisingly delicious and pair all too well with a cup of tea and a candle on a cool autumn day.

How do you moisten oatmeal cookie dough? ›

Dry – “Dry” or “Crumbly” dough is a product of over-mixing or using too much of any ingredient during the mixing process. This can be reversed by adding one to two tablespoons of liquid (water, milk or softened butter) to your mix.

How do you moisten oatmeal cookies? ›

There are a few common methods for softening cookies, including microwaving them, heating them in the oven, and placing them in an airtight container with a slice of bread.

Why are my oat cookies soft? ›

Check package to make sure what you used contained at least 70% fat. A spread with less fat, diet "margarines" or spreads in tubs contain have too much water. The water creates steam, causing the cookies to puff.

Why won't my cookies get hard? ›

It's all about moisture. To keep it simple, cookie recipes that contain a lot of butter, brown sugar or egg yolks are going to yield soft and chewy cookies, because those ingredients add moisture and retain it for a longer amount of time.

What causes oatmeal cookies to be hard? ›

When adding the flour, be careful not to overmix. (Don't mix too vigorously or too long – follow recipe directions.) Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can produce tough cookies.

Why are my cookies never crunchy? ›

Soft cookies have a water concentration of 6% or higher – moisture being the variable in texture. To make cookies crispy, add less liquid or bake it in the oven for longer to dry out the dough.

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