We love oatmeal cookies whether they’re soft or crisp but sometimes we want something quick without using the oven. These no bake cookies are the answer!
Ingredients
The ingredients in these cookies is not long and you likely even have them on hand!
Butter – While I prefer unsalted, you can use salted butter. It’ll give a more sweet and salty combo! Sugar – This recipe calls for white sugar but brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor. If using brown sugar, it adds moisture, so you may need an extra sprinkle of oats to balance it out! Milk – Dairy-free or regular milk can be used. Oats – I prefer quick-cooking oats as they will get chewier than other types of oats. Avoid steel-cut oats of course.
How to Make Oatmeal Cookies:
These are so fast to pull together, it reminds me of making rice crispy treats, it’s that easy. Just follow these 3 easy steps: Let chill and that’s all there is to it! You can feel free to mix this recipe up with your favorite add-ins.
Troubleshooting
After you mix all the ingredients, you should be able to easily shape the batter and press it into cookies or leave it into balls. After you refrigerate the cookies, they need to hold their shape when you pick one up, so you can easily bite into it.
Brown Sugar – remember, if you use brown sugar, it adds moisture, so you may have to add extra oats. Oats – If you use old fashioned oats, you may have to add extra oats. Too Crumbly – If the cookies are too dry and they crumble, impossible to shape, you can add a bit of melted coconut oil, 1 tablespoon at a time. Too Wet – If you added all the oats you have on hand and the cookies still don’t hold their shape well, you can mix in shredded coconut flakes or graham cracker crumbs.
Storing
Counter/Fridge: These should last in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days, and for up to a week in the refrigerator. Freezer: No bake oatmeal cookies can be frozen for a rainy day. Freeze them individually, between layers of wax paper in an airtight container. They should last for up to 6 months in the deep freeze if handled correctly and wrapped well.
More No Bake Desserts
No Bake Rainbow Pie – so colorful! No Bake Chips Ahoy! Icebox Cake – just 4 ingredients! Chocolate Macaroons – quick no-bake cookies No Bake Granola Bars – ready in 10 minutes! Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies – chewy, sweet & salty
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