Description
No-bake Cookies No Oatmeal are a delightful treat featuring shredded coconut, rich cocoa, and creamy peanut butter. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these cookies are easy to make and absolutely satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (85 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut short strands
- 2 tablespoons (40 grams) maple syrup
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 4–6 tablespoons (60–90 ml) milk of choice
- 1/3 cup (38 grams) dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup (170 grams) natural peanut butter or another nut/seed butter
- 1 cup (145 grams) finely chopped peanuts or other nuts/seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 °F (165 °C) if toasting coconut in the oven. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, place shredded coconut evenly, and toast for about 3-7 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Alternatively, for stovetop toasting, place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, then cool completely.
- Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Stir continuously until bubbles form at the bottom.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, adding more milk if needed until it’s a pourable consistency.
- Add the toasted coconut and chopped peanuts, stirring until well combined.
- Scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto the parchment-lined cookie sheet. Work quickly to prevent the nut butter from separating.
- Chill the cookies for about 1 1/2 hours until firm. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer freshness.
Notes
Ensure the coconut is completely cooled before mixing to avoid oil separation.
Use quick oats or chopped nuts of your choice for added texture if desired.
Store cookies in the refrigerator or freezer for an extended shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg