Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
A classic no-bake cookie featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base mixed with chewy rolled oats. These simple cookies are boiled on the stovetop and set at room temperature, requiring no oven time. They are a quick and satisfying treat for any occasion.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 16
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 185 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1.5 cupgranulated sugar
- 0.5 cupwhole milk
- 0.5 cupunsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 4 tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
- 2.5 cuprolled oats
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 0.25 tspsalt
Equipment
tablespoon or cookie scoop · saucepan · measuring cups · spatula · baking sheet · parchment paper · measuring spoons
The method
Step by step
- 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Have this ready before you start cooking, as the process moves quickly.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, whole milk, unsalted butter, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
About 1 min
- 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A rolling boil is one that continues to bubble even when you stir it.
- 4
Once boiling, set a timer and let it boil for exactly 60 seconds while stirring constantly.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Timing is crucial; boiling for too long can result in dry, crumbly cookies, while not boiling long enough can prevent them from setting.
- 5
Immediately remove the pan from the heat.
- 6
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- 7
Add the rolled oats to the saucepan and mix quickly until they are completely coated in the chocolate mixture.
About 1 min
- 8
Working quickly, drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to form individual cookies.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A cookie scoop can help make uniform cookies and speed up this step.
- 9
Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: You can place them in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process if you're short on time.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 185.3kcal
- Protein
- 2.5g
- Carbs
- 28.9g
- Fat
- 7.2g
- Fibre
- 2g
- Sugar
- 19.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature.
These cookies are best enjoyed at room temperature.
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