Classic No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 cups quick oats (not old-fashioned)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Boil

  • In a saucepan, add butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
  • Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  • Once boiling, boil exactly 1 minute (this is key).

2️⃣ Remove from heat

  • Take off the stove.
  • Stir in vanilla and salt.

3️⃣ Add oats

  • Mix in oats until fully coated.

4️⃣ Drop & set

  • Drop spoonfuls onto foil or parchment paper.
  • Let sit 20–30 minutes until firm.

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