Why I made these chocolate oatmeal cookies

The other day while I was reading some of my favorite blogs, Marc happened to look over at my computer screen. “Wait. Go back,” he said, “I think those are the cookies that my mom used to make every year for Christmas.”

I scrolled back up to the picture, and he got pretty excited and started telling me how good they are. So I sent my mother-in-law a quick message asking for the recipe because I – of course – have to make these cookies for Marc, especially since he barely ever requests anything specific and usually lets me make whatever my little heart desires. I couldn’t very well deny him of his Christmas wish.

If you like this recipe, you have to try this soft sugar cookies, and this double chocolate chip cookies and this almond crescent cookies.

Searching for more no bake recipes? Try making my dairy free key lime pie, these Irish potato candies, or these yummy no bake chocolate peanut butter pretzel bites.

Close up of chocolate oatmeal cookies on parchment paper

SHOP THIS RECIPE:

A bowl of oats, a bowl of sugar and a bowl of cocoa powder.

Ingredient notes:

Oatmeal delights are pretty simple to make. You don’t even have to turn on your oven, and they require very few ingredients. The recipe calls for 3 cups of oats and 1 cup of coconut, but I couldn’t find any shredded coconut here so I substituted another cup of oats.

They turned out just fine, but I would definitely opt for the original ingredients if I had the choice. I love coconut and I think it would have added a whole extra dimension of texture to the cookies. But, if you don’t like coconut or don’t have it, feel free to just add more oats like I did.

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

close up of chocolate oatmeal cookies on parchment paper squares

The following is a detailed overview of the recipe steps with added tips and tricks for recipe success. For a simplified and printable version, including ingredient amounts and more formal instructions, see the recipe card below.

How to make these chocolate oatmeal no bake cookies

Melt the chocolate. Combine sugar, cocoa, butter and dairy free milk in a large saucepan and over medium heat bring the contents to a boil.

Remove from heat. When the chocolate mixture comes to a boil, whisk in vanilla extract and remove saucepan from heat. Stir in oats (and coconut flakes if using) until well coated with chocolate sauce.

Form the cookies. Drop chocolate-oat mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet in tablespoon sized balls. Place in the refrigerator to chill until cookies have set, or about 30 minutes.

More great cookie recipes: Fruitcake cookies / Pumpkin cookies / Sprinkle cookies / Brownie mix cookies.

a hand removing a chocolate oatmeal cookie from a plate.
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3.67 from 3 votes

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

By: Melissa Belanger
These no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are super easy to make without peanut butter, and they’re completely vegan (no dairy, no milk). 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 dozen
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup dairy free milk, we used coconut
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups rolled oats

Instructions 

  • Combine the sugar, cocoa, butter & milk in a saucepan bring to a boil.
  • Add vanilla extract and remove from heat.
  • Stir oats into the cocoa sauce until coated.
  • Drop the mixture by the teaspoonful onto wax or parchment paper.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 945kcal, Carbohydrates: 161g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 32g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 194mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 102g, Vitamin C: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Hi! I'm Melissa.

I create easy, dairy free recipes because I know how hard living without milk can be. I believe you can live a completely satisfying life without dairy, and I want to teach you how.

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21 Comments

  1. Shannon says:

    That ferris wheel really is beautiful. How long have you been living where you are now?

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    1. Melissa Belanger says:

      I’ve been here a little over a month now, but we’re only staying until the end of the hockey season. It’s been quite the adventure, but I am already ready to go back to something more familiar.

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  2. Vicky says:

    5 stars
    LOVE this! We are currently renting an apt in Thailand by the beach and I don’t have an oven so something like this is perfect!!

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    1. Melissa Belanger says:

      That is awesome. You should totally make these. It’s so annoying not having an oven, especially as a food blogger. Where are you staying in Thailand right now? I bet you’re having the most amazing experience! I have to say I’m pretty jealous. Kazakhstan is interesting, but definitely not as exotic as Thailand!

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