Lump of Coal Cookies
Quick and easy No Bake Lump of Coal Cookies are a fun Christmas Cookie recipe the kids will flip over! Maybe stuff them in their stocking as a fun Christmas joke otherwise they make the perfect cookie for Christmas.
They’re so easy to make – if you’ve made rice krispie treats, you can make these chocolate cookies! It’s a great recipe to make with kids – everyone will love these No Bake Oreo Cookies that are soft and chewy.
3 Ingredient No Bake Christmas Cookies
If you’re looking for a fun and easy holiday cookie recipe, these lump of coal cookies are for you! They are perfect for gifting, serving on cookie platters, or just because. No one will mind getting these sweet lumps of coal – they’re delicious!
It’s such a simple recipe – they’re similar to cereal bars, but instead of cereal, crushed Oreo cookies are mixed with melted butter and marshmallows. They take no time at all to make and turn out soft and chewy.
With so much going on during the busy Christmas season, we all need some quick and easy recipes. So, I hope you add these no bake cookies to your list this year – I know they’ll be a hit.
Oh, and P.S., these no bake chocolate cookies are delicious any time of year – you don’t need to wait until the holidays to try them! And you can try out these no bake oatmeal cookies too!
Ingredients
- Salted butter – You can use unsalted butter, too, but you will want to add a few pinches of salt when you melt it.
- Mini marshmallows – The mini ones melt faster and are easier to measure.
- Crushed Oreo cookies – Use a food processor to crush them or place them in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Variations
For lump of coal cookies, regular Oreos are perfect! But, you can use any flavor Oreo to make these cookies if you don’t want to do the coal theme. Flavors like chocolate mint, peanut butter, or even Golden Oreos would make delicious cookies, too!
Helpful Tools
Make No Bake Oreo Cookies in 3 Steps!
Melt: Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until they are melted and the mixture is smooth.
Mix: Take the pot off the burner and mix in the crushed cookies until well combined.
Scoop: Drop tablespoon scoops of the mixture onto a prepared sheet pan. Leave the cookies at room temperature until they are cooled.
How should you store lump of coal cookies?
Once the cookies have set at room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container. They will keep at room temperature for up to two to three days. The less air they are exposed to, the better!
I have not tried freezing these cookies, but they should freeze fine. Once the are cooled store them in a freezer container and they will keep for up to two months. Thaw them at room temperature before serving them.
Tips for the Best No Bake Cookies
- Marshmallows: Make sure your mini marshmallows are very soft and fresh. If they are even a little bit stale, your cookies won’t be as soft and chewy.
- Cooking: Once you’ve added the marshmallows to the melted butter stir just until they’ve melted. You don’t need to cook them further.
- Scooping: Use a small cookie scoop to make it easy to form even-sized cookies. If you don’t have one, a tablespoon will work.
However you decide to surprise your family with these lump of coal cookies, I know everyone will love them. Once they have a bite, the whole batch will disappear in no time. Have fun making them and enjoy!
More Easy Christmas Treats
- Make a batch of cute Reindeer Cupcakes for your holiday party!
- Planning a Grinch movie night? Everyone will love some Grinch Punch to sip on!
- Hot Chocolate Spoons are so easy to make and a fun gift for friends and family.
- Reindeer Chow is a sweet and salty snack you’ll want to try!
- No-Bake Melting Snowman Cookies are adorable and so tasty.
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No Bake Lump of Coal Cookies
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 39 Oreo cookies crushed
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place your butter in a small pot, and melt over medium heat.
- When butter is completely melted add in the marshmallows and keep stirring until they are all melted.
- Remove the pot from the stove and stir in crushed Oreos until well combined.
- Spoon heaping tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto the sheet pan.
- Allow the coal to cool completely.
Notes
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Once the cookies have set at room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container. They will keep at room temperature for up to two to three days. The less air they are exposed to, the better!
My neighbor doesn’t like Oreo cookies. What else can I use instead ?
Oreos are going to give you that classic dark color like coal. I’m not sure how to get that color without using Oreos. My only thought is to try a chocolate cereal so they are like a Rice Krispies treat.
Use any cookies add a little black food coloring paste
Thank you Melissa!
I’m sure you can crush up chocolate chip cookies, or a chocolate cookie to make it like coal. Or just use chocolate pebbles cereal
Thanks for your ideas Mandie!
will not last long enough for Christmas gifts. they might be a day or two before eating not a good idea
These are best enjoyed fresh, but will keep for 1-2 days in a airtight container at room temperature.