These No-bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream. A quick and easy recipe for a delicious cookie in record time!
No-bake cookies are a game-changer for people that love eating cookies but don’t necessarily love baking them! Dropping a simple cookie mixture onto a tray to set in the fridge doesn’t get any easier than this. No Bake Granola Bars are another no-bake dessert you’ve got to try. Talk about kid-friendly recipes the whole family will love!
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Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
These easy 5-minute drop cookies are an old-fashioned favorite! They’re thick, chocolatey, chewy, and come together without any need to turn on the oven. They’re naturally gluten-free and the best part is it’s never been easier to satisfy a chocolate craving with an irresistible classic cookie!
I love a good old-fashioned chocolate cookie, baked and warm out of the oven. I mean, who doesn’t?! But who also doesn’t love a quick delicious cookie at their fingertips? Especially when the holidays come around. Making a dessert that doesn’t take up any room in the oven? Yes, please!
Why we love this recipe
- A quick and easy no-bake recipe for chocolate oatmeal cookies will come in handy for all sorts of occasions!
- Easy clean up. There’s no major appliances to clean, no mixers, rolling pins, or cookie cutters!
- No need to turn on the oven. During the holidays this saves space and during the summer doesn’t heat up your kitchen.
- Chocolate cookies are so yummy but the thicky, chewy texture takes it over the top.
- A few simple flexible ingredients. These cookies are made without peanut butter but use Nutella rather for that chewy decadence. Feel free to make other swaps along the way!
Simple Ingredients / shopping list
- Butter – You’re going to be melting this butter, so no need to worry about having it softened. You can also decide whether you want to use salted or unsalted, keeping in mind there is no added salt in this recipe.
- Sugar – BOTH white and brown sugars will be used in these cookies. Brown sugar gives it a little more depth of flavor as well as it adds moisture. White sugar gives it the sweetness it needs.
- Milk – The liquid portion of these cookies needed to add richness but also combine all the other ingredients together.
- Unsweetened Cocoa powder – Will add a dry chocolate flavor which will help to bind everything together. The added sugar will help to add a sweet flavor to the cocoa.
- Oats – I use quick oats for this recipe as they are softer in texture.
- Nutella – A popular chocolate spread made mostly of sugar, cocoa, and hazelnuts.
- Pure vanilla extract – The finishing touch to round out the flavors!
How to Make this Recipe
This recipe will come together in 4 easy steps. No cookie cutters and no baking make this one of the easiest cookie recipes around!
Step 1: Prepare two cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper or wax paper.
Step 2: Combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until it comes to a boil.
Step 3: Remove from the heat and stir in the oatmeal, Nutella, and vanilla. Mix well until all oats are completely coated.
Step 4: Using a cookie scoop, spoon out the batter and drop mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and place the cookies to set in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Once they are set, dive in!
Variations/ Substitutions
1: Substitute old-fashioned oats for quick-cooking oats if desired for a heartier texture.
2: Substitute creamy peanut butter (or crunchy peanut butter), almond butter, or sunflower seed butter instead of Nutella. You’ll still get the same chewy cookie with a slightly different flavor.
3. Top or mix with chopped nuts like chopped pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts before placing them in the refrigerator to set.
4. Top with coconut flakes or salt flakes for a little extra something.
5. Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips and/or raisins. Chocolate and oatmeal always pair well with both.
Tips
- My first tip would be to follow the directions as listed. As easy as these cookies are, it’s also easy to have them not turn out. This is a proven method for success, so follow along!
- Use any milk of choice (whole milk or low-fat). Non-dairy milk like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, etc.
- Be sure to heat the chocolate mixture for at least 1-1 ½ minutes after it comes to a full rolling boil so that the cookies will set and harden in the refrigerator.
FAQ’s
These cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I have a feeling this will be a non issue and they’ll all be gone way before then!
To make sure your no-bake oatmeal cookies are set, be sure to boil the mixture for at least one minute after it mixture comes to a rolling boil in the pot.
You also want to make sure you’re not making them too big. If they’re too thick, they won’t set as well and may become crumbly.
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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup nutella
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium pot, add the butter, sugars, milk and cocoa powder,
- Heat over medium heat for approximately 3-4 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the oatmeal, nutella and vanilla.
- Mix well until all oats are coated completely.
- Using a cookie scoop, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Place the cookies set in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow them to set.
- Enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
by Lainey · Posted: Jul 15, 2014 · This post may contain affiliate links ·
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These Classic No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies only require a few simple ingredients and are incredibly easy to make. Loaded with cookie butter, cocoa powder, and oats, these cookies are perfect for an easy dessert!
No Bake oatmeal cookies on a white plate
I’m on a roll making no-bake cookies this summer. What have you been rolling in? Lol! Anyways, I hope you enjoy this delicious yet simple recipe.
Tips on How to Make No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
When using quick oats for this recipe, you can adjust the cooking time since it cooks much faster than the classic rolled oats
If you do not want to use sweeteners like sugar, you can add desiccated coconut for a natural sweetness
Storing these cookies in an airtight container and chilling it extends their shelf life
For a more natural sweetener, you can use maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey instead of white granulated sugar. Any of those three add a delicious and natural flavor to the cookie mixture
How to Make No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies:
In a medium saucepan over medium-low, add butter and melt:
butter and granulated sugar in a pot for no bake oatmeal cookie recipe
Add sugar, almond milk, and cocoa powder and mix until well combined:
mixing cocoa powder and milk to ingredients of no bake oatmeal cookie recipe
Incorporate the cookie butter, vanilla extract, and nuts by mixing them with the sugar mixture:
adding cookie butter and peanuts to cocoa mixture for no bake oatmeal cookies recipe
Next, add oats and mix until it is well combined. Remove the cookie mixture from heat:
mixed batter of no bake oatmeal cookies recipe
Place cookies on parchment or wax paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes:
scoop of no bake oatmeal cookie on a parchment paper
Serve chilled and enjoy this cookie for breakfast or even as a dessert!
no bake oatmeal cookies on a white plate
Frequently Asked Questions for No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe:
Q: Can I use instant-cooking oats for this recipe?
A: Yes you can but the cooking time needs to be adjusted.
Q: How do you store these healthy no-bake cookies?
A: These cookies need to be chilled since they might melt away when stored at room temperature.
Q: What can you substitute for butter in no-bake cookies?
A: You can use vegan butter instead of regular butter.
Q: Do you think the recipe would still work if I omit any sweetener?
A: Yes this recipe would work without any sweetener like sugar as listed in the recipe.
Here is a full video on how to make the No Bake Oatmeal Cookies with the full recipe below.
If you are looking for more no-bake recipes take a look at the list:
Nutella Cookies
Green Tea Kit Kat Cookies
Cookie Dough Bites
S’more Fudge Mug Cakes
Happy Baking!
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No Bake Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
▢1 stick butter
▢1 ½ cup granulated sugar
▢½ cup almond milk can use regular milk
▢3 tablespoons cocoa powder
▢½ cup cookie butter or peanut butter
▢⅓ cup nuts omit if using crunchy peanut butter
▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
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In a saucepan over medium low, add butter and melt. Add sugar, almond milk, cocoa powder cookie butter and mix until well combined. Add nuts, vanilla extract and mix. Next add oats and mix until it is well combined. Remove from heat.
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Place cookies on parchment or wax paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
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Serve chilled.
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sunako says
July 22, 2014 at 3:54 am
hi.
Just would like to ask if this cookies will melt if i remove them in the freezer and just leave it at room temp.?
thanks.
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Lainey says
September 04, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Hi Sunako,
It will melt a little bit.
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Cindy says
April 26, 2015 at 12:28 am
Hi Lainey!! I love your tube channel and I enjoy making some of your recipes for my kids! For some reason my no bake oatmeal cookies seems not to harden even after I refrigerate it? Is there something I am not doing right?
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Lainey says
June 10, 2015 at 1:25 pm
Hi Cindy, thank you so much! Place them in the freezer for at least one hour, that should help. Please let me know how it goes! xx
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Angela says
July 09, 2016 at 4:37 pm
Hi
How many cookies does this recipe make?
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Lainey says
July 12, 2016 at 5:57 am
it depends on what size you’d want your cookie will be. But I made eight cookies out of this recipe. ????????
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Rainsong says
May 29, 2018 at 9:08 pm
Prior to adding the oatmeal, cook your “fudge” for one and a half minutes. Then add peanut butter, vanilla, oats and nuts. Cooking the liquid helps the cookies set up and they will no longer require refrigeration.
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Cherale says
September 01, 2018 at 2:57 am
Hi Lainey,
Thanks for sharing this recipe…
Liked to know if I were to reduce the sugar to 1 cup, will it affect the texture of the cookies or the cookies not able to set properly?
Also, are the peanut butter, oats & vanilla extract added into the mixture while the heat is still on or off?
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Lainey says
October 04, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Hello Cherale,
You’re welcome. It’s my pleasure to share. With regard to your first question, reducing the sugar will not change the texture of the cookies.
Second, just add everything while the heat is still on and it’s best stored in the fridge. Great question!
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Cherale says
September 03, 2018 at 12:38 am
Oh btw, I forgot to ask earlier.. can they be stored at room temperature once hardened?
Thanks again!
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Bonnie says
November 27, 2018 at 11:07 am
Great recipe! Keep it up!
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Lainey says
September 03, 2020 at 12:27 am
Thank you for your support, Bonnie! I appreciate it. Enjoy baking! )
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Shia says
April 13, 2020 at 4:52 am
Can I omit the peanut butter? Will the cookie taste alright?
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Lainey says
October 04, 2020 at 9:25 pm
Hi Shia,
It’s best to keep the peanut butter or you can use your favorite nut butter. Thank you for visiting my blog. What’s your favorite recipe so far?
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Michael Eidson says
February 28, 2024 at 4:39 am
I cannot understand after reading many recipes for no-bake chocolate cookies, that none of those recipes even mention soaking the old-fashoned oats overnight to reduce/eliminate phytates, thus keeping the cookies healthy, and from what I’ve learned, if the phytates are not reduced enough, then these delicious cookies can cause digestive and possibly absorption issues. Is that goodness of those cookies worth the interference of me getting nutrient absorption issues? And if I soak and dehydrate the oats after the overnight soak, my electric bill goes up for the dehydrator if it is electric. What’s the use in this aggravation? If I need to dehydrate the oats to give them some crunch & keep them from being mushy when adding them to the cookie dough, it really makes this process too long of a drawn-out PIA and the hopes for a simple, healthy no-bake cookie suddenly peter out. Please, someone, help enlighten or guide me on this matter, if they can suggest a method whereby I don’t have to soak those oats beforehand. Thanks.
Roxanna Dill
I lost my old recipe When I found this one I did the happy dance. It’s better than my old recipe Thank you.
Your friend from Tn
Connie
An old favorite. Lost my recipe, so glad I found this! Going to make this for my son‘s 40th birthday. His favorite cookie of all time. Thank you so much.
Sherri
You’re so welcome!
Melinda
Cduncan, it’s all the way at the bottom.
Cduncan
I don’t see the measurements on the ingredients