I posted a similar recipe to this a while ago but this is a bit different, packed with more goodies and without peanut butter.
You can really get creative with these cookies – add what you want and think will taste good. I intended to add crispy rice cereal and as I was digging through the cupboard to find it I saw the puffed quinoa I bought a while ago and decided to use that instead. Pretty happy with the results.
Chocolate Mess Cookies (No-Bake)
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan margarine
- ½ cup non-dairy milk (I use unsweetened plain almond milk)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups gluten-free oats (I use Only Oats)
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup puffed quinoa cereal (or crispy rice cereal)
Instructions
- Prepare two large baking sheets by lining with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat bring the margarine, milk, sugar and cocoa powder to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add everything else. Mix well to combine.
- Working fast, drop mixture by teaspoons to the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until hardened.
Makes 3 dozen. (Well, actually one cookie shy of 3 dozen, but that’s because Levi was ‘sampling’ as I was dishing these out onto the cookie sheet.)
Terrific! Satisfies my craving for chocolate without milk products! Thank You!
You’re welcome Jan!
Hi,
May I ask if the shredded coconut should be sweetened or unsweetened? Does it matter?
Thanks!
It really doesn’t matter what you use. The cookies are quite sweet on their own so I’d recommend unsweetened coconut, but that’s really just my preference.
Thanks so much for your reply! I thought the chocolate would be sweet enough too, so glad I went with my instinct to get the unsweetened earlier this afternoon. Looking forward to trying out your recipe tomorrow. 🙂
This recipe looks awesome! Is the coconut necessary? My friend doesn’t like coconut, and I’m allergic to coconut and baking. Could I leave it out without them being runny or odd?
The coconut isn’t necessary. Just add in another 1/4 cup of oats or puffed quinoa and it won’t be too goopy.
Yum! These were great! Thanks so much for the recipe.