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No-Bake Oatmeal Drops

- MAKES
- 4 dozen
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Oatmeal isn't just for breakfast anymore! Our No-Bake Oatmeal Drops make a great anytime-snack or treat that everyone will love!
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
What to Do
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In a medium-sized saucepan, heat butter, milk and sugar over medium heat until butter melts. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add remaining ingredients and simmer an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with waxed paper. Allow to cool and set. When cool, store in an airtight container.
Notes
Mischief3413
Oct 22, 2014
I make these all the time. Quick, easy and so good!
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polisteve 6359484
Jul 08, 2014
H I. These are so good & so easy to make.
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Pepper006
Jan 25, 2014
Could I use Splenda instead of sugar? Also, could I use extra oats instead of coconut? Thank you !
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squawmama 7894057
Aug 09, 2012
These are awesom quick cookies.. We call them 2 minute cookies as only boil for 2 min.. also instead of cocoa, can use peanut butter, and at christmas get the cherry chips for beautiful red cookies...
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jbwinters 7820412
May 30, 2012
Seems like a lot of sugar. Any chance of using half or less
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meatandtaters
Apr 04, 2017
Why don't you try it to find out?
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cheritys 0107342
May 26, 2012
This is the one I've always used. I love the pb in it!!! 1/4 cup Cocoa 2 cups Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Butter 1/2 cup Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla Part 2 1 cup Peanut Butter 1 1/2 cups Coconut 3 cups Quick Oatmeal
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dearcat
May 26, 2012
I just asked for this recipe before I read this one. This is exactly like the one I lost. These are great. Instead of coconut, I sometimes will put chopped walnuts. Hope this helps
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mcvholland 5214870
May 26, 2012
We like these a lot. I just put the waxed paper on an open place on my counter to cool and harden. I would hesitate to put dried fruit in instead of coconut; it might add too much moisture for them to harden nicely, Mardi
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Cloggingal 7760539
May 15, 2012
I wonder is there's something else you could use to replace the coconut. My family doesn't like it. Some kind of nuts, maybe?
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marjoykin 4034326
May 23, 2012
If your family doesn't like coconut, do what you suggested, adding some kind of chopped nuts. Did you consider adding white chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips? Another thought might be to add raisins or some other dried fruit, cut-up if necessary. Just my thoughts... peace!
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squawmama 7894057
Aug 09, 2012
I have never used coconut and still great quick cookie.. eveyone loves them.
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gloriahome 1919801
May 02, 2012
Do you ever have available the nutrition, calorie, etc. information for your recipes?
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iluveggs
May 26, 2012
There are lots of calorie counters online. Just look up each ingredient and add up the calories. Simple!
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tdzm 7811775
Aug 09, 2012
This would be a very nice feature to add to this website and would allow us to compare various recipes caloric, fat content and nutritional content quickly and easily in order to choose the one we would like to make.
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