No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are easy and delicious. No need for an oven with this recipe, which makes it perfect for hot weather. The chocolate and oats complement each other perfectly to create a sweet and satisfying snack or dessert.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup milk

4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Pinch of salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups quick-cooking oats

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.

Step 2

Once the mixture has come to a boil, remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

Add the oats to the chocolate mixture and stir until the oats are completely coated.

Step 4

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a nonstick baking mat. Let the cookies cool and set for 30 minutes to an hour.

Step 5

Enjoy!