Easy Chewy No-Bake Coconut Cookies
A quick and easy no-bake cookie recipe featuring chewy texture and tropical coconut flavor, perfect for any occasion and requiring no oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (80g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup (125g) peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup (45g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Measure out 1 1/2 cups (135g) of old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup (80g) of shredded coconut, 1/2 cup (125g) peanut butter, 1/3 cup (113g) honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Optional: 1/4 cup (45g) mini chocolate chips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats and shredded coconut. Stir until evenly distributed, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add peanut butter and honey to the dry mix. Add vanilla extract and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until fully combined and thick sticky mixture forms. Add more honey or peanut butter by teaspoon if too dry.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently if using.
- Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and press lightly to form rounds about 1 inch thick. Wet hands or dust with extra shredded coconut if mixture sticks.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter with some oil separation for best binding. Chill cookies for at least 30 minutes; longer chilling makes them firmer but less chewy. Wet hands or dust with shredded coconut to handle sticky dough. Substitute honey with maple syrup for vegan version. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free diet. Avoid quick oats to maintain chewy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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