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Do you ever get so caught up in making new recipes that you forget about old ones?
I am definitely guilty of that, so every now and then I like to go through my trusty, food-splattered family cookbook and find a recipe from my childhood that I haven’t made lately, despite always loving it.
These oat delights are one of those recipes.
I think everyone has a version of these, some with peanut butter, some with noodles, some with who knows what else, but my mom always made them nice and simple and delicious. She always said these were a cookie she could resist since they weren’t her favorite, so she made them for us to enjoy. I love oats, and I love chocolate, so these cookies were (and are) right up my alley. Did I mention they’re gluten free? Because they are, as long as your oats are gluten free!
Oh, and would you like to meet Gemma’s new friend while you’re here?
Oh, hello adorable little kitty! We will take better pictures of your cute little furface when it is light out!
But the cookies, right? They’re the world’s easiest no-bake cookies, so you can make them on the stove top while you have something else in the oven and feel oh-so-productive, a feeling I always enjoy cultivating. And they’re healthy-addition friendly…I added some chia seeds and ground flax seed and, combined with the oats, felt like I was eating delicious health food.
Oat Delights
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 tbsp cocoa
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 cup coconut
- 3 cups quick oats
Directions:
Combine sugar, cocoa, butter and milk in saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add vanilla. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheets. Chill until set. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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These were my first boyfriends favorite cookie! I remember making these back in Home Ec class and thinking I was a pretty big deal! Thanks for reminding me of a classic!
“No-Bake Cookies” minus the peanut butter. I actually just ate one (NBC) that my daughter made. I’ll have to try your version without the pb. I typically like to throw in extras like coconut and/or raisins. Daughter topped hers this time with mini chocolate chips. What kind of noodles do you add? Anyway you look at it, it’s a melt-in-the-mouth concept!
I’ve had them with peanut butter and a an instant noodle mixed in, which makes them crunchy instead of soft like the oats…mini chocolate chips are always a good addition too!
Mmm, I love coconut and will try these ones next time! I read about the kitty and my first thought was, “Oh, boy. That kitty must have had a rough day yesterday with all the extra kids over!” Hope he/she managed to find a good hiding space, especially with Kylie around! :)
I loved seeing this recipe on your blog! We used to make a very similar cookie at camp, of all places. We’d melt the butter over a campfire and mix in all the other ingredients, then eat them as we sat around the campfire’s warmth. Wonderful memories!
I love that idea, baking while camping! I’ll have to remember for the day I inevitably get sucked into camping again :)
These are my favorite but I have never had them with coconut, brilliant!
Gemma must be so excited…about the kitty that is, not the cookies :)
Oh YUM! I haven’t made these in years. I love flipping through my older cookbooks. Sometimes, those are the best recipes.