No-Bake Haystack Cookies

This recipe for No-Bake Haystack Cookies comes together in mere minutes and then once chilled, they're ready to serve to guests who will devour them two or three at a time! If you're a fan of chocolate, you won't be able to resist these delicious no-bake cookies that mix cocoa and coconut perfectly. Try these haystack cookies for your next cookie exchange and you're sure to be begged for the recipe!


makes 15







3 cups oats
1 cup coconut (long, not fine)
6 tsp. cocoa
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
2 cups brown sugar (loose, don't pack)
1 tsp. vanilla


Mix first 3 ingredients well.

Heat butter, brown sugar, & milk in a pot. Take it off the heat when it just starts to bubble. Or, if you're careful, you can do this step in the microwave. Be careful though, it can easily boil over. Stir often & watch closely.

Add vanilla and pour into the first mixture. Stir well. Drop by spoonful onto waxed or parchment paper. Freeze for 15 minutes. Remove & place into a container. Store in the refrigerator.