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.
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 as a treat just because. No one will mind getting these sweet lumps of coal – they’re delicious. Make a batch for the naughty and nice people in your life!
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. The kids will love crushing the Oreos! This treat takes no time at all to make and always turns out soft and chewy.
Oh, and P.S., these no bake chocolate coal 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!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They’re so easy to make – if you’ve made Rice Krispie Treats, you can make these no bake chocolate cookies.
- This lump of coal recipe is great to make with kids. The cookies are so soft and chewy – everyone will love them.
- There are only 3 ingredients in these cookies that are easy to keep on hand so you can make them anytime a craving hits.
Ingredients For Lump Of Coal Cookies
- 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
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Small pot
- Silicone spatula
- Measure cups
- Cookie scoop
- Food processor or rolling pin
How To Make Lump Of Coal Cookies
Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
Add the marshmallows and stir until they are melted and the mixture is smooth.
Take the pot off the burner and mix in the crushed cookies until well combined.
Drop tablespoon scoops of the mixture onto a prepared sheet pan.
Leave the cookies at room temperature until they are set and cooled.
Storage
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!
Freezer: Lump of coal cookies should freeze just fine. Once they are cooled store them in a freezer container and they will keep for up to two months. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Pro Tips
- 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.
- Once you’ve added the marshmallows to the melted butter stir just until they’ve melted. You don’t need to cook them further.
- Use a small cookie scoop to make it easy to form even-sized cookies. If you don’t have one, a tablespoon will work.
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 and disappear in no time!
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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 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 heat 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.
Nutrition
More Easy Christmas Treats
- Make a batch of cute Reindeer Cupcakes for your holiday party! Use chocolate box cake mix to bake them quickly and spend more time having fun decorating.
- Planning a Grinch movie night? Everyone will love some fizzy, sweet and tangy Grinch Punch to sip on!
- Hot Chocolate Spoons are so easy to make and a fun DIY gift for friends and family. This is a clever and fun way to enjoy a hot chocolate on a cold day.
- Reindeer Chow is a sweet and salty snack you’ll want to try. This festive twist on traditional puppy chow is filled with M&Ms, muddy buddies, and peanut butter cups.
- Melting Snowman Cookies are adorable and so tasty. Plus they are no-bake which is definitely a bonus!
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.