Ingredients and Weight:
- Old-fashioned oats - 3 cups (300g)
- Sugar - 1 cup (200g)
- Cocoa powder - 1/2 cup (50g)
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter - 1 cup (227g), cut into cubes
- Milk - 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 cup (170g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes (no baking required)
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine the oats, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the butter, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Nutritional Information (per cookie, approximately 8 servings):
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 115mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 22g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Super moist and chewy
- Rich chocolate flavor with a hint of oatmeal
- No baking required, making it a quick and easy dessert
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of chocolate and oatmeal." - Emily
- "My kids devoured these cookies. They're the perfect after-school snack." - Sarah
- "I'm not usually a fan of no-bake cookies, but these were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again." - John
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can lightly grease the baking dish instead.
- You can use any type of milk you have on hand.
- Be careful not to overcook the mixture, as it can become dry.
- If the mixture is too thick to spread, you can add an additional splash of milk.
