Old Fashioned Chocolate No Bake Cookies (2024)

Oh wow I bet that would be good without the cocoa. I have another recipe that has coconut and marshmallows added, i might try that one next maybe omit the coconut because my kids dont like coconut. But it still has the peanut butter, cocoa and oatmeal. yum.

this is my son's favorite cookie recipe also. He is 31 yrs old. Yes, this is an old recipe cause my Mom made it for us when I was a child.
YUM...haven't made in a while, you have motivated me.

These bring back memories from my childhood. I'm going to get the ingredients I don't have next time I make a trip to the store. Thanks for posting this. :)

Oh I just loved having these cookies growing up. Actually I am so glad that you posted this recipe here bc my friend was just saying we need to have a cookie swap but I told her all I can make is no bake cookies bc I am in a hotel with only an oven eye, lol. And look here you are with the recipe :)

I love no bakes! They are a classic!

those look delicious! no bake cookies are so good.

Tina this is my favorite cookie I had lost the recipe a long time ago. Mom always added coconut but I left it out this morning and they are simply yummy. You know I love your site.

We love this recipe, it was a staple growing up with a mom who did everything from scratch. The only problem we ever had was eating them before they cooled, they are yummy by the spoonful! (did I say that)hahah
We have used this recipe so much that my brother and I have it divided down into half/fourth/ and an 1/8 of the recipe for individual servings! ;-)

Oh I just love the chocolate no bake cookies!! My Sister and I make them every year for Christmas! This year my Dad knows money is tight for everyone, so he requested these cookies for Father's Day...My Sister and I obliged by making 3 double batches (1 for him and 1 for each of us)lol. What a great memory you are creating for your Son. My Mama and my Grandma used to make these when I was little! Really enjoy your site. Thanks

Hi Lynn, thank you so much for stopiny by MK. We love these cookies, finally my little guy likes them as well. He could never get past the oatmeal texture but now he loves them as well. Last batch we made they were gone the next day. They are a favorite at the holidays on my cookie trays. It is always the oldies that are the goodies.

My mom made these for me as a child and it was always a favorite. I make them every Christmas for my family as well. We leave out the peanut butter so it is just chocolately. YUMMY!!

I just stumbled upon your blog - what YUMMY recipes you have! Anyway, I, too, had these cookies a lot when we were growing up. However, we called them something much less sophisticated...we called them "cow patties"!

Anonymous said…

OMG these are terrific... my great grandaughter just love them... thank you for posting the recipe they were for sure a big hit

I have made these for yrs as well. My 83-year-old mom has had the recipe forever. The only 2 things we do differently is use 1/2 a stick of butter to cut down on calories and 4 T of cocoa instead of 3. Taste great with no difference because I accidentally made them a few times with a whole stick of butter when I did it from memory, then realized we had usually used 1/2. Anyway, they are winners every time. Yes, you do have to watch that cook time. I have also had them come out too soft and needed spoons to eat them!

Just made these, we left out the peanut butter, but still delicious!

Anonymous said…

Trying to think of a snack that I did not have to use the oven and heat the kitchen up during the hot weather that Indiana is suffering through--so I made these yesterday. Your recipe is exactly the same as mine other than I add a 1/2 coconut. These, too, are a favorite since my childhood home. Our school cafeteria also made these back in the early 1960s. You can tell that this recipe is a favorite - the recipe card is tattered and has so many stains on it - proof that it has been used many times.

Anonymous said…

Im 51 years old and Ive been making these cookies since I got the recipe from elementary school, they used to sell them at school for 3 cents a piece. I have used a lot of different things in them besides oats...you can also use raisin bran, cheerios and rice krispies or my favorite is to add raisins to the original recipe using the oats. These cookies are the best!

Okay, I'm going to make these using your recipe. I have made them for years but mine never set. What am I doing wrong? Thanks so much. Love, love your blog.

Robin said…

Try substituting Nutella for the PB. Tasty stuff, yo.

My mama made these for me when I was a kid & they are still my favorite! I haven't had them in years, but tried your recipe this morning - turned out perfect!!

No bakes are my husband's favorite cookies. I haven't made any in a while because I lost the recipe, but this one looked close. Actually, after I made them (just minutes ago), I realized they were BETTER than my old recipe! I have a new favorite no-bake recipe! Thanks so much! My hubby will be so happy when he gets home tonight! :)

Anonymous said…

These are a family favorite also, I also had a lot of trouble getting them right until I used evaporated milk. They have turned out great every time.ok

Anonymous said…

What can I use if I don't have any butter? please help I have everything besides butter !!

You cannot make these without the butter in this recipe. The only thing I can say is substitute with margarine, but keep in mind the result may be different or the recipe might not turn out at all.

Anonymous said…

My son asked for these cookies instead of a birthday cake. We always add coconut but otherwise it's the same great recipe. Thanks for posting, I had lost my recipe.

Anonymous said…

Thank you for this recipe. I tried making them with a different recipe and they never set up correctly. These are awesome!!! They set up quickly, perfectly!

Do you think I could use splenda instead of sugar? I can't have sugar.

Can't make them on a too hot or humid of a day. Made them with my Mom and that is what she always said. I have tried to and found she was right.

Made these with my mom and she always said, and wrote on her recipe card that you can't make them on a very hot day or a humid day. I have found my Mom was right. You also for some reason can only make one batch at a time, can't double.

Sandy said…

I have been trying to make these cookies for years. Have tried several recipes. This one really works!!! Thank you so much. Just made them and they were perfect!

I would love to know how much cereal u use

Anonymous said…

I make these cookies at least once a month and have always doubled the recipe. I have lots of canned evap milk in my pantry,but never thought to use it undiluted for this recipe, Maybe I will now if you say it works better.

Anonymous said…

I was once told they would not set up if you use anything but a wooden spoon, but I don't own wooden spoons and minne have turned out, so I think it might be certain recipes, I remember my grandma making these when I was little.

If I don't have wax paper or parchment paper on hand I just use foil.

Lisa said…

Manuel it isn't a weird questions at all. There are a lot of men that cook and even famous chefs. I think that is so sweet of you to make cookies for your girlfriend. I have never tried powdered milk, but I don't see why not. Just make sure it is prepared and try it. Really powdered milk is just milk that is un prepared. LMK how it goes. These cookies can be a stickler sometimes,so if they do not turn out keep trying, because you will get it right. Practice makes perfect.

Manuel it isn't a weird questions at all. There are a lot of men that cook and even famous chefs. I think that is so sweet of you to make cookies for your girlfriend. I have never tried powdered milk, but I don't see why not. Just make sure it is prepared and try it. Really powdered milk is just milk that is un prepared. LMK how it goes. These cookies can be a stickler sometimes,so if they do not turn out keep trying, because you will get it right. Practice makes perfect.

uhmmm ... another question? ... i mx the oats and ... it is not cook? ... its like eating raw oats? .. or can i cook oats first? ...

Anonymous said…

Try adding walnuts omg so look good

Anonymous said…

Manuel, I wouldn't use powdered milk, because it tastes nasty.

Charlene England said…

I love these cookies. My recipe you make them in the microwave.

Tammy Smith said…

Was so happy when I found this recipe. I made some tonight. They are cooling now.

Susan Ramsey said…

I was so excited to find this recipe! I am 52 years old; and my Mom made these for me and my brothers and sisters when I was a child. I remember standing by the side of the stove, watching her add the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk to the large saucepan.Such a labor of love! God, she was beautiful! We lost her to a brain tumor 6 years ago; and I know while I am making these delicious cookies, that tears of love and remembrance will probably fall into the mixture. Thanks so very much for helping me to capture a few moments of my childhood, and of my precious Mom!

@Susan
This makes me so happy!!! I love that food can bring back memories and love. It is the same for me when I make my moms Christmas Butter Cookies. She passed 4 years ago and my dad last month. It's so hard when we lose our parents, but so beautiful when we find something that reminds of the past even if it is recipe. I am so thankful I can pass on recipes and memories to my children and when we make them we feel just a little bit closer to our loved ones.

Anyone know how to substitute for the sugar? We don't use regular white sugar but have xylitol and stevia

RamonaM said…

Growing up we made a similar cookie but, sometimes we used the fried Chinese noodles instead of the oatmeal. You can add peanuts to it also for a change of pace!

1 pkg of butterscoth morsels, 1 pkg of chocolate chips.. melt together and add Chinese noodles..the hard ones..drop on cookie sheet..let harden.

I grew up with these cookies...we called them cow patties....

This is one cookie that is always requested for me to9 make around the holidays.
If I don't have quick oats on hand I have used Rice Krispies in place of, either way, the family still loves them.

Anonymous said…

We call these cow patties here in S.C.