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Beat the fall blues with these scrumptious no-bake chocolate coconut cookies. They are super easy and fast to make; not to mention, they’re manageable for a student’s budget. The most challenging part of making these is trying not to devour them all before your company arrives!
Cook Time: 10 minutes. Makes 18-24 cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups quick oats
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 tsp vanilla
Method:
1)Place a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
2) Add the first five ingredients to the pot and wait until they come to a simmer. Cook a few minutes more. (Don’t taste test or you’ll burn your lips off!)
3) Next, add the oats, the coconut, and then the vanilla.
4) Mix quickly and then use a tablespoon to drop cookies onto a wax paper-covered cookie sheet.
5) Now, the hard part: you’ll have to wait about two hours for them to cool at room temperature until they are firm and ready to eat.
6) Store the cookies in a sealed container or cover with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out.
