2003 No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

By boandozzy

One cookie equals 108 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as No-Bake Chocolate Cookies in Light & Tasty December/January 2003, p27

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 6 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the oats, coconut, cocoa and vanilla.

Working quickly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Yield: 3 dozen.