Hello friends! How are you doing on this fine day?
I’m doing well. It’s practically summer, it’s nearly the weekend, and as I type I have one of these fudgy cookies at my side. In other words, life is good.
I was inspired to make these cookies after having such great success with my 5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Macaroons. With all the fun I’ve been having with coconut lately, I figured I’d keep playing around with chocolate-coconut creations.
This recipe is simple, requiring just 9 ingredients and 30 minutes (give or take) from start to finish. And, there’s no baking involved, hence the name. These cookies really are a 1-pot wonder.
Another perk? These beauties are naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, and instead of butter I relied on coconut oil and peanut butter. They’re also infused with coconut flakes for an extra coconut-y vibe.
I guess you could say this is a no bake cookie with a healthy twist.
One bite in and it was magic. These cookies are:
Simple
Chocolatey
Naturally sweetened + perfectly sweet
Coconut infused
Peanut butter-y
Quick
Delicious
These would make a great dessert for road trips, picnics or when you need something quick to whip up for entertaining. Or, if you’re like me, they make a great Tuesday cookie – just because.
We hope you love this recipe! If you try it be sure to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see! We love seeing what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
- 1/2 cup (96 g) coconut sugar (or sub cane sugar)
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 3 Tbsp (40 g) coconut oil (use refined for a less intense coconut flavor | or sub vegan butter)
- 2 Tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (80 g) rolled oats (gluten free for GF eaters)
- 1/3 cup (85 g) salted natural peanut butter, crunchy or creamy (or sub almond butter)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- OPTIONAL: 2 Tbsp (14 g) crushed salted roasted peanuts or shredded coconut (for topping)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Add coconut sugar, almond milk, cocoa powder and coconut oil to a medium saucepan over and bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once bubbling, let boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and add peanut butter, oats, shredded coconut, vanilla and salt and stir to combine + fully incorporate all ingredients.
- Drop heaping Tablespoon amounts (I used this cookie scoop!) of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed peanuts and/or additional flaked coconut (optional).
- Let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened - about 25-30 minutes.
- Keep leftovers covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though best when fresh.
I used to make a version of this cookie when I was a wee one, it was the one kind of cookie I could make when my Mom was not around, as it did not involve the oven. I must try these, it will be so reminiscent.
I have fond memories of these, too! Hope you give this version a try!
Dana, you so seriously rock, and make me smile time and again. You have now equipped my family with a perfect emergency cookie. While most of these ingredients are usually on hand in my cupboard, tonight I was short on the peanut butter. Since my vegan daughter wasn’t around, I subbed Nutella for the PB. Worked like a charm! Yay!
Yay! So glad I could help. Thanks for sharing, Karen!
Hi Dana, I made these with rice milk and organic granulated sugar. I prepared them exactly as instructed. They came out dry and crumbly. Great flavor though. What might I jave done wrong? I have made the regular version many times. Thank you!
Hi Anne, I would stick to the recipe as is next time!
Oh my. No-bake cookies are my all-time favorites! While I love how simple they are to make, it’s the texture that gets me every.dang.time. Love this – pinned!
Thanks Alexa!! Hope you give these a try!
Ooooh my! these cookies look like heaven!
xoxo from italy!
Jealous of your residence! Love Italy :D
These look DANGEROUS!
Agreed! I ate two and gave the rest to a neighbor STAT. :D
OBsessed with no bake cookies and these are no different- They look delicious Dana!
Can’t wait to try these. I think I have all the ingredients!
I love the fact that you post the weight of each ingredient in a “universal” measurement, i makes it so much easier when I don’t have to convert cups to deciliters. :)
It’s a new thing I’ve been doing! Glad you’re enjoying it!
Yessssssssss! Coconut and chocolateeeeeee FTW <3
I think these cookies are so yummy when almond butter is used in place of peanut butter. It is quite a bit more expensive, however. Sunny Babb
Such a fun twist on your macaroons – I’m sharing on FB!
Thanks Aida! xoxo
These cookies look so fudgy and tasty! I love how they are no-bake, no oven temperatures or hot trays to worry about. Coconut and dark chocolate is perfect!
Agreed! The flavor combo doesn’t get much better :D
They look amazing!
xx,
E.
These look lovely. No bake cookies are great, especially when you have a super tiny kitchen or on a hot summer day. Your cookies look so gooey. Do they stick to your fingers at all?
Not really! And if they do, cookie finger for the win :D
These look like a grown-up (and much healthier) version of the chocolate cornflake cakes of my youth – yum! I love how fudgy they look…darn it, looking at these pictures I just know coconut sugar is getting added to my next shopping list…
You must! I’m crazy about the stuff!
These cookies look so good, right up my alley!
These cookies look so delicious, Dana! Chocolatey and coconut-ty… yum! <3
These are delicious!!
yumm!! I love how you come up with so many different and tasty recipes :)
With this recipe, those of us who are gluten intolerant are fast running out of excuses! And the combination of all things coconut, chocolate and peanut butter is simply divine. Wondering whether using the dehydrator would make the cookies even crunchier….
Perhaps! Let me know if you give it a try!
I love chocolate and coconut together! Can’t wait to try these, they look so easy and delicious :)
Dana, is there a substitute for oats in all of your recipes please ?? Cannot obtain GF where I am.
Thanks, Belinda
I can’t speak for “all” my recipes, but in this recipe you could sub half coconut, half crushed peanuts or pecans. No guarantees though as I haven’t tried it myself!
Mmm…. these remind me of a cookie my mom used to make when I was a kid… I will have to try these :)
Your recipes are awesome – they are an amazing rescue when you forget it’s your friend’s birthday today and you have to prepare something delicious ASAP :)
Hope they love them!! Happy celebrating!
This is awesome! I will definetely try this recipe soon, cookies must be dlicious.
I made similar cookies for my son when he was at home, the recipe I used had way too much sugar and no peanut butter, your recipe is even better, can’t wait to make them for my son when he comes to visit, thanks for sharing these cookies
We make the same thing in the Southwest for our kids. We call them “haystacks,” and they are very popular.
Cookie success!! So easy to make and eat :) Delicious coconut and peanut butter flavour. Thanks for the great recipe Dana xo
Yummmmm I just have to find some of the ingredients for these and they will be whipped up in my kitchen!!! I have a friend who would die for these.
did almond butter, these are seriously a favorite. Thanks!
Hot damn your website makes me happy. I have been gluten and dairy free for about 3 months on the advice of a naturopath. After nearly 2 years of misery my health has improved ten-fold. I wasn’t sure if I could stick with it but your recipes prove how uncomplicated it can be….especially for a sweet tooth like mine. I just made these cookies and had to lick the bowl :)
Thanks for sharing all your recipes and tips. It makes me want to get in the kitchen and get experimenting!
I immediately made a batch of these cookies after seeing the recipe in my inbox–I was so happy to see that I already had all of the ingredients in my pantry. So quick and delicious! They turned out perfectly after a quick trip in the fridge to help them harden up. My non-vegan, non-gluten-free family members loved them (almost) as much as I did, so they’re bound to be a staple at family gatherings all summer. Thank you for another great recipe!
I made these as soon as they popped up and they turned out perfect! My only complaint… my kids liked them and ate them all. LOL not really a complaint, but a did want them all to myself.
Ha! Sorry? Next time, double the recipe! xoxo
Oh my god these look insane!! I cannot wait to try these out!
Have you had any experience with maybe freezing any leftovers? I guess it would be quite a hassle to thaw it, but just wondering if it could be a possibility. If not, I’ll just bring all the leftovers into work! X
I haven’t frozen any because they went too quickly! But let me know if you give it a try!
Your Coconut Macaroons look delicious! Anything with chocolate is seriously my best friend.
I took your newest Food Photography Course a couple months ago and I loved it! I can’t even tell you how much it has helped me. It has taught me so much in the editing section that I don’t know how I would of figured it out anywhere else. The course also gave me a deeper understanding on how to use my camera settings.
Thank you so much!
So kind! Email me some pictures! I’d love to see your progress!
There are great! However, mind never firmed up :( any tips?..
One bowl, less than 10 minutes and delicious? Where is the option for 6 stars??
THESE ARE SO PERFECT AND DECADENT!!
I topped them with roasted pistachios and threw them in the freezer so that they would firm up quicker because I have the patience of a two year old.
So great! Thanks for sharing, Maria!! xoxo
These look AMAZING. Adding them to my list for tonight!
Question: Did you go with non-dairy milk in order to keep the recipe vegan, or is there another sciencey/baking reason behind that decision as well? I’d like to try these with cow’s milk, but I imagine dairy and non-dairy milks may behave differently when heated up. I’d appreciate your thoughts (and will post an update, too)!
I’ve done this recipe with my students. It turned out really well! I substituted muesli (that I bought and didn’t like) for the oats. We had to chill them to set. Everyone liked them. Its hard to eat just three. ^^
I’m the #1 no-bake dessert recipe fan!!!
It’s funny, these remind me so much of a BAKED cookie recipe I made a few weeks ago.
Just made these with cow’s milk and they’re definitely lacking the gooey goodness portrayed in the photo. Wouldn’t stick together when I tried to transfer to the pan as cookies, so I ended up just eating the mixture with a spoon from a bowl. :*) Still tasty but I’ll be trying these again with almond milk to achieve true cookie form. And Dana, you are so lovely.
These cookies are simple and delicious! Perfect recipe for busy (or lazy) people like me!
I made these cookies over the weekend and my husband and son loved them so much I made 2 additional batches after they scarfed them down :-) I have loved every recipe that I’ve made on your site so far. I am so thankful for your work for us dairy free gluten free folks. Thank you!
Nice! Glad you all enjoyed them, Marci!
I’ve made these once a week for the past three weeks and I am obsessed! Thank you for helping solve my chocolate craves!
These were AMAZING!! I made a few w/o chocolate for me and some with dark chocolate. They were a big hit. I am making another batch next week.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
tks in advance
These look spectacular! My mom always made me something similar to these minus the PB but plus a ton of sugar, crisco and dairy milk! Love that these are vegan – if one wanted to make these minus the PB (or any nut butters), can you just leave it out or should one add something to take place of the moisture in the PB? Cannot wait to try these much healthier and vegan formula (compared to what mom made – sorry mom!)
Could I use sunflower seed butter instead to make a nut free version?
I think so! Let me know how it goes.
These were a total hit in the office! The cooking method – cocoa, sugar and butter heated and then combined with oatmeal and flavoring – is so similar to a 1950s recipe my gram made through my childhood, it was a blast from the past – but even better! Thanks for a great recipe.
I just made these, but they are SO crumbly and dry :(…I followed the recipe to a t, and the taste is absolutely perfect, but they just never came together…I wrapped the crumbly mixture and put it in the fridge to see if anything happens, but I don’t think it’ll work out….I think I’ll just use it as ice cream topping!
Can I substitute the rolled oats for steel cut?
No, I don’t think so. They’re too tough and firm!
These are so good! I belong to a group of ladies who bake cookies for our local veteran’s hospital. Since I have food restrictions I try to provide cookies for soldiers who have the similar issues. It’s been so HOT here lately the thought of using the oven was daunting so these were the perfect solution. I can’t wait for the soldiers to try them. Thank you!
These are soooooooo good. I made eight cookies with my ice cream scooper then realized the recipe should have made fifteen cookies. hmmm, this makes it even MORE dangerous because it is so yummy but at my cookie size, based on your nutrition info, each one is 221 calories! Super easy, perfect for a hot summer (no oven) and ingredients most people have on hand. Love this!
Thanks for sharing, Angelina! Glad you enjoyed them!
Just wanted to share that this is my SIXTH time making these cookies this summer! They are delicious, crowd pleasing, a perfect treat to nibble on during the week, and SO fast and easy! I even made some for a friend for her birthday and put sprinkles on top before chilling them. Thanks for this awesome recipe! xo
Wow! This recipe is awesome! Just made it for the second time in 2 days. The coconut is perfect, not overwhelming. My kids and husband loved them too, thus the second batch. Thank you!
Whoop! Glad you both liked them! Thanks for sharing, Jill!
YUM! Followed directions as written. My not-quite-4-year-old had so much fun helping! Thanks for all of the delicious, healthy, and EASY recipes!!!!
So wonderful! Glad you both had fun making them, too! xo
I just made these and they didn’t turn out :( the mixture is so crumbly, they won’t even stick together. I can’t figure out what I did wrong. I doubled the batch but I double checked all my measurements… any thoughts?
Hmm, not sure! Sometimes it just depends on your ingredients. For instance, the peanut butter is runnier if it’s natural, but if it’s more processed, it’s thick and spreadable. Did you use natural peanut butter or change any other ingredients?
How long does it last for? As I am planning to make these for the charity in christmas time. Do I need to keep them in the fridge?
Made these…delicious! So grateful for your website…it has become my favourite source for recipes! #grateful Thank you!
I am in LOVE with these. I have been using quinoa flakes as I ran out of oats, and they are great! A new staple for sure. Thanks!
Wow! These cookies looks really amazing YUM! I love it! It’s tasty and it’s no bake! They are just so mouthwatering!
These are delicious! added them on a whim to my Christmas baking. They may have been my favorite.
I was looking for an easy, amazing cookie recipe for a family party and this is definitely it!!! I put them in the fridge to set them, and they turned out perfectly! So chewy and coconut-y- and the best part- no baking involved!! I ended up making 2 batches and I’ll definitely be making these again. And they are so easy, I have a feeling I’ll be making them on weekends for my husband and I. Dangerous. =) Thanks so much- LOOOOVE your blog.
Thanks Christin!!
You’re welcome! I’ve made them 3 times now and they are by far the most delicious, but more importantly, the EASIEST dessert recipe in my rotation. Thanks again so much!
My husband and I love these! I’ve made them 3 times in the past two weeks. My husband is often requesting “stove top” cookies like his mom would make. This is a MUCH healthier version and one that’ll I’ll happily make again and again. We like it with special dark cocoa powder and I also add in dried fruit like raisins or cherries.
Just made these and turned out great. I subbed water for the almond milk without any problems…. (I usually do this for most recipes calling for milk). Hard to stop just eating one.
Wonderful! feeds my little demons :- D like a lot! thank you!!
These cookies have been a go-to for me for almost a year :) They’re quick, I almost always have all of the ingredients on hand, and (unfortunately for my waist) they’re addicting!
I just made these with walnuts and almonds instead of coconut. Scrumptious!
Just what I needed! Almost healthy :)
I think next time I will use just a tad bit less peanut butter, would rather have a little more chocolate/coconut taste. But these are yummy, eating them all…
I just whipped up these cookies and the batter tastes delicious so I’m sure they’ll be just as delicious in 25 minutes (when I plan to eat all of them…not really…but possibly). Is there a way to sub honey/agave/maple syrup instead of the coconut sugar?
I love all things PB & chocolate, mostly because of the sweet & salty factor. I’m going to try making these with just a little bit of course sea salt on top. Do you think that would take the saltiness too far?
Yummy! Next time I’ll add more peanut butter and possibly more cocoa, and I’ll lessen the sugar. All personal preference of course! Still yummy regardless!
Thanks Dana!
I made them again and added 1/4 c. sugar, and they came out splendid!
So yummy! I’ve made two batches of these cookies, added cinnamon to one of them. LOVE them!!
Can I leave out the sugar or just add more peanut butter instead? I’m trying to ditch as much sugar as possible. What would you do? I can’t wait to try this, it looks delish!
Hi Dana,
These cookies are the best thing ever!! Why anyone still eats refined sugar and dairy when they can make deliciousness like this is beyond me. Are they suitable for freezing? Thank you! x
Yes, they are! Thanks Jess.
These were so good! Everyone enjoyed them (vegan and omnivore alike) and only crumbs remained. They’ve made my no-fail dessert recipe list. I saved two cookies for myself and liked them even better the next day!
These are wonderful! I love no bake cookies and these absolutely curbed that craving!!
I rated it 5 stars but it didn’t show up so here it is!
I just made these and they were delicious and super quick! Thank you!
These are delicious- thanks so much for a great recipe!
These are amazing! As a newly gluten free/dairy free/peanut free lady, I am always desperately searching for stuff that tastes good and that reminds me of food from the “before” days. SO GOOD. I subbed coconut milk for the almond milk, and sun butter for the peanut butter (can’t do almonds either) and they turned out so so so fantastic! THANK YOU!!!
FANTASTIC!!!! Love, love, love!! Sadly I ate the warm goopy mounds before they were officially “cookies”! I added in pumpkin seeds and that is a splendid addition! Thank you!
These cookies are delicious!! I make them regularly now and I substitute coconut milk for almond milk -only because that’s what I have on hand. One time when I made it I took too long adding and mixing the peanut butter, vanilla, coconut and oats after the other ingredients had been cooked. By the time all ingredient were combined it had start to set and it was just a dry crumbly cookie granola. It still tasted great and you can bet I ate it but it wasn’t possible to serve anyone. Now I always have those ingredients measured out and ready to go and I’ve never had the problem again.
I like the idea of coconut sugar. Somehow I haven’t tried it before but this looks like quite an occasion to give it a whirl!
I made this – only issue was they were sort of crumbly when I took off heat and tried to form together for cookies. Did I miss something/do something wrong? Because they were dry (like granola) I thought maybe add some almond milk to add liquid but instead just followed the recipe. Now they look like granola drying – I am sure they will be delicious just not as sticky/binding as I thought.
Hmm, perhaps it was affected by your nut butter? Mine was pretty creamy. Try and add more almond milk next time!
I just made these. I am so happy! I wanted a lower sugar version that would incorporate my favorite flavor, coconut! These are unbelievably tasty.
The next time I make this I am going to add more almond milk.
These are my favorite! I often fight myself about making more (about 1 a week is what I usually aim for), because it’s a struggle to not eat them all. Luckily, everyone else loves them as much as I do! Making some as I write this. Thank you for this gem.
Can I sub the coconut sugar for ethrityol or stevia?
It’s worth a try!
These were really similar to ones that I used to make with my grandmother when I was growing up. I only used ⅓ c coconut sugar in mine and subbed coconut milk to build on the coconut flavor more. I brought these to work today and they were gone in a flash :)
I’ve been craving a snack for days, I have no money for groceries (yet) and am almost completely out of baking items. And even if I wanted to spend extra $ on junk food, it’s really, really cold outside. Like, you’ll die if you’re out there too long, cold.
I was feeling pretty terrible about it, actually.
So I am so, so happy you posted this amazing recipe that uses what I had left! They also remind me of a cookie my mom used to make. They’re delicious and easy and I’m in love! :)
Thank you!
I’ve made a lot of no baked cookies in my 40 years of existence and those were by far the best! Thank you for sharing that!
My mom used to make a similar no bake cookie when I was a kid, full of refined sugar, it was a nice memory for me to make these, reminded me of her, best cookies I ever had and believe me I’ve had a lot of cookies, used GF oats and almond butter, so delicious. Thank you for the recipe so nice to eat cookies again, hard to find a good GF dairy free cookie my entire family can enjoy?
Unfortunately I bought quick oats ?
Do you think those would work? Maybe add a little less??
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes…my kiddos are fans ?
Hi Tara! Quick oats should work! They may just have a slightly different texture but let me know how it goes! Good luck! :D
Hello, I used this recipe with Nutella since I can not have peanuts and it is awesome! I’ve used the common boiled cookies recipe in the past it’s nice with the coconut twist.
These might be my favorite cookies ever. They’re delicious and easy to make!
These cookies are my go-to, favourite sweet treat!! My partner and I have started making them weekly. Thank you for this lovely, simple, and decadent recipe!
My 10 year old daughter and I made these for Superbowl Sunday, and they were delicious!! We made them exactly the way the recipe is stated (with gluten free oats) and they were perfect! We gobbled them up fast! So good! These will become a definite go-to dessert for us when we’re craving something sweet and yummy! Thank you!
so easy and so delicious! i didn’t have any shredded coconut so i used an extra 1/2 cup of oats, YUM!
i live in hawaii, so everything melts quickly at room temp…so i store/eat them straight from the freezer! i have made the recipe as is many times! so yummy! thank you!!
I want to make these, but I only have sweetened coconut on hand. Can I leave the sugar out completely without affecting the consistency of the cookie or should I add more PB, or… ?
Thanks :)
These are the best ?
Perfection…
I subbed maple syrup with sugar since I was out of coconut sugar and these were still so unbelievable good! I look forward to keeping these in the freezer and sneaking them in a closet when my kids are being hard so I can go to my happy place without having to share my food.