It is definitely July. We have had days and days of hot weather, with no end in sight. Carry out has replaced cooking as I cannot bear the thought of turning on our oven to make dinner.

It is also a little too hot to be outside, so we have been cooped up in our house. If you are in the same situation and looking for something cool to do with your kids, then look no further. Today’s recipe is for No Bake Cookies.

These cookies require no time in the oven and no using the cook top. In fact they even spend a little bit of time in the refrigerator, so they are nice and cool to work with. And they are yummy too! Sounds perfect.

Here is what you will need:

3 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 -14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix together the sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add the condensed milk and vanilla extract. This may get hard for your child to mix, so you may need to help out. Add in the coconut and nuts and stir or knead until mixed thoroughly. Place the mixture into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Take out and roll or drop into 1-inch balls onto a cookie sheet. Place back in the refrigerator for two hours. Store in an airtight container (if any are left-over).

These cookies are a perfect summertime treat. The do not exactly like the hot weather though, so if you do have any leftovers keep them in the refrigerator. Your children will love making them and eating them.

What is your favorite no bake treat? Do your children love to help in the kitchen?

Warmly,
Mia