No-Bake Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Cookie Balls : Quick & Powdered Sugar-Coated Treats
These No-Bake Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Cookie Balls are the perfect mix of chewy, fudgy, and sweet. Rolled in powdered sugar and packed with cocoa and oats, they come together in minutes—no oven needed. Great for lunchbox treats, after-school snacks, or a quick party platter addition. They’re cozy, craveable, and totally mess-free!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes (optional)
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookie balls 1x
Ingredients
2 cups quick oats
1 cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
Mix in oats until fully combined. Let the mixture cool for about 10–15 minutes until it’s easy to handle.
Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls using a spoon or small cookie scoop.
Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up, or enjoy right away for a softer bite.
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 2g