No Bake Chocolate Haystack Cookies are a simple, no-oven treat made by boiling sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa, then mixing in oats and coconut before dropping onto wax paper. The boiling time controls texture—less time yields chewier cookies.
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In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, cocoa (I tend to go a little heavy on the cocoa) and salt.
Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
When it has reached a rolling boil, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from heat and mix in vanilla, oats and coconut.
Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.
Work quickly!
Let cool.
Alternate/optional additions, add any one with coconut: 1/2-3/4 cup mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup walnuts.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5–7 days. These are best enjoyed fresh and do not require refrigeration.
Reduce the boiling time to less than 5 minutes. The shorter the cook time, the softer and chewier the final cookies will be.
Yes, margarine works as a 1:1 substitute for butter in this recipe.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days.
Yes, peanut butter can be added to the hot mixture before dropping. Start with 1/2 cup and adjust to taste.
Make sure to boil the mixture for the full time (or longer for firmer cookies) so the sugar fully dissolves and helps the mixture firm as it cools.
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