No-Bake Coffee Cookies

No-bake coffee cookies are a simple, no-oven-required treat made by combining crushed biscuits or oats with coffee, butter, sugar, and often cocoa powder, then chilling until set. They are popular in many home kitchens worldwide, particularly in regions where baking equipment is less common or during warmer months to avoid heating up the kitchen.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to the butter and sugar content, providing a quick energy boost. A single cookie can range from 100 to 150 calories, with minimal protein and some iron from the cocoa or coffee.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	270 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	120 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg

Per 2 cookies (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they represent a clever, accessible dessert hack found in various forms across different cuisines, from European 'kitchen sink' cookies to no-bake energy bites. Nutritionally, the coffee adds not just flavor but also antioxidants, though the primary appeal is the rich taste without the need for baking.