I love eating cookies year-round, but when the temperature spikes above 80°F, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. These no-bake cookies satisfy my cookie cravings without turn­ing my kitchen into a sauna! Plus, the coconut makes these cookies even sweeter than regular chocolate oatmeal cookies.

Picture a lovely blend of ingredients, where old-fashioned oats blend effortlessly with creamy peanut butter. Sweetened flaked coconut adds a touch of decadence to these cookies, making them a bit more special than your regular chocolate oatmeal treats.

These Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, simple and delightful, are ready to be enjoyed or saved for later. Store them in an airtight container in a cool place, and they’ll maintain their deliciousness for up to three days, though they’ll likely vanish before then.

In every bite of these no-bake wonders, you’ll find a comforting escape from the heat, a sweet retreat for your senses, and the delightful flavor of Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. Bet you can’t eat just one!

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a no-bake delight with peanut butter, coconut, and oats.

• Author: Addie Gundry
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: Makes 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Desserts

Ingredients

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• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick / 1/4 cup) unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, coconut, cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
2. Line two baking sheets with wax paper and set aside.
3. In a large microwave-safe glass bowl, combine the sugar, milk, and butter. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high until the mixture is thick and bubbly. Be careful removing from the microwave as the dish will be hot and the mixture extremely molten.
4. Pour the mixture over the oats. Mix together quickly and then, using a spoon, scoop onto the baking sheets. Allow to sit for 1 hour until the cookies are cooled and set.
5. Serve or store in an airtight container in a cool place, up to 3 days.

If you make Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, let me know what you think!