3 Minute No Bake Cookies Recipe

Ready in just 3 minutes! These no-bake oatmeal cookies are a quick and easy treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. This classic recipe, originally featured in a Quaker Oats newsletter, delivers chewy, chocolatey goodness that's irresistible. Get ready for a delicious, nostalgic snack!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 94.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.5 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 3 Minute No Bake Cookies

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats or 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

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How to Make 3 Minute No Bake Cookies

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup margarine (or butter), 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. This will take approximately 1-2 minutes.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue to boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes if using old-fashioned oats (skip this step if using quick-cooking oats).
  5. Stir in 3 cups quick-cooking oats (or 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats) until thoroughly combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto waxed paper or parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Let the cookies stand at room temperature until completely firm (about 30 minutes to 1 hour).
  8. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g