Fiddle Diddles Recipe

These irresistible Fiddle Diddles are a no-bake dream! Made with rich chocolate, hearty oats, and your choice of nuts (or none!), these easy cookies are perfect for a quick treat. Skip the coconut and walnuts for a classic flavor, or get creative with a delicious cocoa and peanut butter twist! We've tested a 2/3 cocoa, 1/3 peanut butter ratio – it's amazing! Get ready for a simple, satisfying, and utterly addictive cookie experience.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 103.9 kcal

Protein 2g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fiddle Diddles

Butter
Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup milk
Cocoa
Quick Cooking Rolled Oats
Coconut
Walnuts
Salt
Vanilla

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How to Make Fiddle Diddles

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup milk.
Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
Add 2 cups quick-cooking oats, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional). If using a peanut butter/cocoa mixture, substitute 1/3 cup peanut butter for 1/3 cup of the cocoa powder.
Stir vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly combined and starts to thicken.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto waxed paper.
Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature. This will take approximately 30 minutes.
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Enjoy your approximately 40 delicious Fiddle Diddles!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

11g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fiddle Diddles?

Fiddle Diddles takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fiddle Diddles?

Fiddle Diddles has approximately 103.9 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fiddle Diddles?

The key ingredients for Fiddle Diddles are Butter, Granulated Sugar, Milk, Cocoa, Quick Cooking Rolled Oats, Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.