The Best No-Bake Cookie Recipe (Without Peanut Butter)

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter ((1 stick) )
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk ((any kind) )
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup shredded coconut ((optional, see note) )

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously, then remove from the heat.

2. 2

   Stir in the oatmeal and coconut and let cool for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Spoon 1-inch balls onto a parchment paper. Cool for 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.