coconut no-bake cookies

by emily on September 14, 2011

No-bake cookies. Most people love ‘em or hate ‘em. I’m on Team Love.

Like most people, I think my mom’s recipe (warning: super ugly/bad/old picture) is the best, but I’m not too judgmental in the realm of no-bakes. Pretty much if chocolate, peanut butter, and oats are present, you can count me in.

But Sunday, I got to thinking… what if I added coconut?

I had a roommate in college who made coconut no-bake cookies. I haven’t the foggiest idea what her recipe was, but I figured, I could adapt one and toss in a bit of coconut.

Oh. Baby.

I was in love. I used my Gramma’s recipe for no-bakes and tweaked it a bit (decreasing the oats and adding in some coconut). I thought they turned out great! I loved the flavor and texture. I even refrigerated some and ate them cold. Heaven on earth and dangerously addictive.

So, next time you’re in the mood for no-bakes, give these a go. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Coconut No-Bake Cookies

Serves: 24

Ingredients

½c butter
½c milk
2c sugar
3 Tbsp cocoa
½c peanut butter (I like crunchy)
3 Tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
¼tsp salt
2½c oats (I used quick oats here)
¾c shredded coconut

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Stir in oats and coconut.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper or a silicone baking mat to cool. (If you’ve never made no-bake cookies before, they set up as they cool, so don’t be afraid if they seem a bit fluid).

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Tagged as: dessert, oatmeal, peanut butter

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Paula Jo @ Home and Garden Decor September 14, 2011 at 12:57 pm

I grew up on these cookies and I can tell you that was many years ago. I haven’t made them for years but I might just try them again. I loved them as a child and I’m sure I will love them still today.

Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 September 14, 2011 at 1:35 pm

I think coconut makes everything better.

Except maybe mashed potatoes.

These look delicious.

Collette Mortenson September 14, 2011 at 4:06 pm

i grew up on no bakes (aka dogpiles in our house!!) with coconut. however, kevin is NOT a fan of coconut so i haven’t made them with for years. but i did add peanut butter to the recipe i’ve used forever and i looooooooooove them! i could eat the warm gooey batter right off the spoon and in fact, leave a large portion ON the spoon and lingering in the pot just so i can do just that!!! now i’m missing the coconut ones of my youth…

taradiane September 17, 2011 at 10:39 pm