No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Whether you’re still preparing for Christmas or getting ready to take a snack to the fish house, consider this quick no bake recipe.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup milk (I use 2% milk)
2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups quick-cooking oats

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare baking sheet

Line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat and set aside. You’ll want the tray ready to go as soon as your cookie mixture is combined!

Step 2: Boil chocolate mixture

Combine butter, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking regularly. Continue whisking and allow the mixture to boil for about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

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1 Step 3: Add oats

2 Step 4: Drop onto baking sheet

Step 3: Add oats

Stir the oats into the chocolate mixture until completely combined.

Step 4: Drop onto baking sheet

Use a spoon or dough scoop to drop the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Work quickly, because the chocolate will start to set right away.