Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
Hearty oatmeal no-bake cookies with a chewy texture and warm flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these wholesome cookies are ready in minutes.

How do you make oatmeal no bake cookies?
Oatmeal no-bake cookies combine boiled sugar, butter, and milk with oats, coconut, and vanilla. They need no oven and are ready to eat in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 3
Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in oats, coconut, vanilla, and salt.
- 5
Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
- 6
Allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Tips & Substitutions
- Toast the coconut before adding for extra flavor.
- Add dried fruit like cranberries or raisins for variety.
- Use quick oats for a smoother, less chewy texture.
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