Description
These easy no-bake coconut cookies are a delicious and quick treat made with shredded coconut, oats, and a sweet, creamy mixture. Perfect for when you want a homemade dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Let the mixture boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add shredded coconut and oats to the saucepan. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon if desired.
- Allow cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to use quick oats for the best texture.
- If your mixture is too dry, add a splash more milk; too wet, add a bit more coconut or oats.
- For extra flavor, toast the coconut in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk.
- For a nut-free version, swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120cal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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