Gluten free no bake cookies are a dream. These easy no bake cookies are a delectable treat and are the ultimate solution to curb my sweet cravings. No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are incredibly effortless to prepare - mix in some oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder, and voila!
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or wax paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together oats and salt. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, whisk together coconut oil, dark cocoa powder, milk, peanut butter, sugar. Constantly whisking, bring the mixture to a boil. Vigorously whisking, cook for 3-5 minutes until it gets creamy, thick consistency. Add vanilla and mix again, then remove the mixture from the heat.
Mix in oats and salt mixture into the saucepan with the liquid mixture. With the help of a rubber spatula, combine everything nicely.
Here are the two methods you can proceed with making the cookies:
First one: right after the dough has been incorporated and is still hot, drop the cookies onto the prepared surface by using a 1 ½ tablespoon in size ice cream scoop. Shape them a little bit to give a cookie-like shape. Sprinkle with some additional oats and drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
Second one: after the dough has been incorporated, let it sit in a saucepan at room temperature for about 5-7 minutes. As it chills, it thickens. Take an ice cream scoop that is 1 ½ tablespoons in size to help portion equal cookies. Roll each portion into a ball. The dough might be very warm but not super-hot that it will burn. Be careful, though. If it’s still super-hot to the touch, give it another minute or two to chill. Place onto the parchment paper and press the tops to form a cookie-like consistency. Sprinkle with some additional oats and drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
Notes
Make sure that your ingredients are gluten free. Not all oats are certified gluten free so check the packaging carefully.
Peanut butter (or your chosen nut butter) acts as the binder for the cookies, so use a good quality product.
If the cookies are too dry, add more peanut butter.
If the cookies are too wet, add more oats.
Add mixins like coconut, chopped nuts, dried fruit, seeds and more.
Use the drop method to form the cookies when you are in a hurry.
If you have more time, use the second method, which allows the dough to cool slightly.
You can also refrigerate the dough for a few minutes before forming the cookies.