NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE OAT COOKIES

No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies image

This is my son's all-time favorite cookie. He will share just about anything, but these are an exception...he gobbles them up! Coconut and oats provide the chewy texture. -Carol Brandon of Uxbridge, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat., Stir in the oats, coconut, cocoa and vanilla. , Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.