Happy Wednesday, Friends! Wow, has it been hot here! I know some of you are beginning to think about fall recipes but I wanted to sneak in one more summery dessert. Today's 15 Minute Fix is a quick and easy no-bake cookie recipe that's a family favorite...and yes, there is chocolate under that powdered sugar!
When Dear Firstborn was a teenager, she brought home this recipe from a friend's house. The copied recipe noted that it had been adapted from a 1950s children's cookbook, though it didn't mention the name. DF made a batch as soon as she brought it home and chocoholics that we all are, it quickly became a favorite. In addition to being simple and not needing to be baked, you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry. Here's what you'll need:
- 3/4 C softened butter
- 3/4 C sugar
- 1 1/2 t vanilla
- 2 C quick cook oatmeal
- 3 T cocoa
- 1 T water
- 1/3 C powdered sugar
Start by blending the butter, sugar and vanilla.
Next, stir in the cocoa and water until well blended.
Last, add the oatmeal and stir until it is coated with the chocolate mixture.
Roll the mixture into small balls, place them on wax paper and allow to chill in the freezer before rolling in the powdered sugar. Once they have been coated with powdered sugar, keep them chilled until serving. {I actually store mine in the freezer.} Enjoy!
MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:
Thanks for a wonderful recipe, I'm with you it is still too hot to think about fall. I love Autumn season, but it is still a bit too soon.
ReplyDeleteJust pinned it! Looks simple enough for me! Can't wait to try them. Thank ya mam. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteYummy!!!
ReplyDeleteYum! a great treat without turning the oven on.
ReplyDeleteIf you store them in the freezer do they freeze hard? If so do you take them out and thaw before they can be eaten. Do you know how long they keep if refrigerated? Aprox. how many does this make. A lot of questions, I know :) Thanks for the receipe.
ReplyDeleteThat's kind of like No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal cookies that we make but easier. Thank you so much! No doubt my guys will love these.
ReplyDeleteChocolate and no bake? Sounds AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteNow that's my kind of summer cookie! No heating up the kitchen! And chocolate...yum.
ReplyDeleteIn NH and Maine we call them no bake cookies but I have never seen them rolled in confectioners sugar before. Will have to try that. They are addictive. My version has peanut butter, and I figure with pb and oatmeal, it counts as healthy! Nuts or coconut addded ain't too shabby either! This recipes cooks the milk and chocolate a bit and I think that helps them harden up without the freezer. Storebought ones are HUGE! I like them cooky size although I have seen bite size ones, too. Will try your version.
ReplyDeletePS: I love how you labeled your kids Firstborn, etc. My two are "my favorite daughter" and "my favorite son."
ReplyDeleteNo doubt my guys will love these ,././,
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No bake and chocolate...yes please!
ReplyDeleteThese look rather yummy, I will definitely give them a try#ourminilinkyparty@_karendennis
ReplyDeleteThese look rather yummy, I will definitely give them a try#ourminilinkyparty@_karendennis
ReplyDeleteShe's right! This is from a 1957 or 1958 child's cookbook. I had the book. I bought it through the Scholastic monthly book order in the classroom. I remember it well because it was my first cookbook and it was the start of my cookbook addiction! I remember these cookies very well.
ReplyDeleteHi. Two Chicks and a Mom chose your recipe to Feature at Party in Your PJs 172 this week. Hope you can stop by and grab a button: http://twochicksandamom.blogspot.com/2017/08/party-in-your-pjs-172.html
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are a must for my grands. They will love them. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle.
ReplyDeleteI've been collecting lots of no bake recipes lately and this one is a great addition to my stash.
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