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June 30, 2021 by Joy Kincaid 10 Comments

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Honey

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These chocolate no-bake cookies with honey are delicious and healthy! They’re a huge hit at our house. My kids love to mix up a batch of these healthy cookies.

Chocolate no-bake cookies are a traditional, classic treat in my family. My mom usually makes them for get-togethers, and everyone loves them.

Even though I love the traditional cookie just the way it is, I wanted a healthier version. I was looking for a cookie I would feel good about my children eating on a regular basis.

Enter this chocolate no-bake cookie with honey recipe. This recipe is one we’ve been making for over 15 years now!

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Honey

I discovered this recipe when my children were little, and they loved helping me mix up a batch. Now that they’re older, they make them for me!

This cookie is sweet enough for a simple dessert, but they’re also great for a snack. They’re made with real food ingredients like milk, butter, oats, and honey, which are ingredients I feel good about feeding my family.

Chocolate No-Bake Cookie Notes

  • The recipe calls for butter, but you can substitute coconut oil for the butter.
  • Instead of cocoa powder, you can substitute carob powder.
  • Either old fashioned oats or quick oats will work in this recipe.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free oats.
  • Use any milk for this recipe. We usually use whole milk, but you can also try nut milk or coconut milk (I haven’t tried the coconut milk yet).

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Supplies Needed for This Recipe

Here are some basic supplies needed to make chocolate no-bake cookies with honey:

  • Glass measuring cup
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large saucepan
  • Cookie sheet
  • Waxed paper or parchment paper

How to Make Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Honey

One of the great things about this recipe is how simple it is.

First, line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.

Mix the first four ingredients (milk, butter, cocoa powder, water) together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and add honey, vanilla, and oats, mixing well.

honey-sweetened chocolate no-bake cookies

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined cookie sheet.

chocolate no-bake cookies with honey

Chill until firm in refrigerator or freezer (usually takes a couple of hours for them to firm up).

That’s it!

completed chocolate no-bake cookies

More Naturally-Sweetened Recipes to Try:

  • Easy Healthy Homemade Granola with Honey
  • Easy Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe
  • Gluten Free Homemade Honey Popcorn Balls
  • Strawberry Pie Sweetened with Honey

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Honey Recipe

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Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Honey

These chocolate no-bake cookies with honey are healthy and easy to make! Naturally sweetened with honey, they make a great healthy snack or dessert!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Chilling Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
Course: Cookie
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Sweetened
Servings: 2 dozen
Author: Joy @ Artful Homemaking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups oats

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Set aside
  • In a large saucepan, whisk together the milk, butter, cocoa powder, and water. Heat until butter melts, then bring to a boil and boil for one minute.
  • Remove from heat and add the honey, vanilla, and oats. Mix well.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Chill until firm in the freezer or refrigerator.
  • Store cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Comments

  1. Margaret Krug says

    December 4, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    My cookies did not set up and I followed the recipe exactly. Any way of saving the soft globs (they taste awesome) just won’t hold together.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 5, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear that, Margaret! Did you chill them until firm in the refrigerator or freezer? If they are chilled they should set up and get firm. Unlike traditional no-bake cookies, these require being chilled and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. My kids prefer when I keep them in the freezer as they are at their firmest then.

      Reply
  2. Kaitlin says

    June 16, 2022 at 11:39 am

    Can you substitute maple syrup for honey in this recipe? Real maple syrup isn’t as thick as honey so perhaps it might not work…

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 23, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      So sorry I’m just now seeing this, Kaitlin! Yes, I think that should work, although I haven’t tried it myself. I’d love to know how they turn out if you try it!

      Reply
  3. Wendy says

    March 14, 2022 at 10:06 pm

    I didn’t see any measurements listed.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      March 14, 2022 at 10:36 pm

      Hi Wendy! The measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

      Reply
  4. miranda says

    December 16, 2021 at 11:40 am

    can you freeze these

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 21, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      Yes, they freeze well. I just usually put them in the fridge to let them soften up a bit before serving.

      Reply
  5. Moksha Essentials says

    July 3, 2021 at 5:13 am

    Oh, I love this, and need to read it again! you have the basics laid out so clearly! Great job,

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 5, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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