Description
Nanny’s Uncooked Chocolate Cookies are a nostalgic, no-bake treat that combines rich cocoa, creamy butter, and sweetened coconut with hearty oatmeal. These quick and easy cookies require just 15 minutes of active prep time and set at room temperature, making them perfect for a fuss-free homemade dessert with a chewy, chocolaty texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2½ cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Heat wet ingredients: In a medium pot, combine the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking and stirring for 4 minutes to ensure proper blending and thickening.
- Add vanilla: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oatmeal and shredded sweetened coconut evenly.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the hot cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is fully incorporated.
- Cool slightly: Allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes so it cools down just enough to handle safely.
- Form cookies: Using a two-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into individual cookies.
- Set cookies: Let the cookies cool at room temperature until they firm up and hold their shape without baking.
- Serve or store: Enjoy the cookies once they have set, or keep them fresh in an airtight container for later indulgence.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly when boiling the mixture to prevent burning or uneven cooking.
- Use old-fashioned oatmeal for best texture; instant oats may result in a softer cookie.
- These cookies do not require refrigeration and can be stored at room temperature for several days.
- The cookies set as they cool; if they seem too soft, allow more time for firming up before serving.
- For a different flavor profile, try adding chopped nuts or substituting coconut with other mix-ins.
