No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) butter
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup almond paste with nut pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 cups of oatmeal
• 3/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
• 1/4 tbsp. chocolate in mini granules

Preparation:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Combine the brown sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and almond milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently with a spatula, then cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the almond paste and salt until smooth. Add the oats and almonds and stir until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
3. Spoon the mixture into 1-tbsp mounds onto a lined baking sheet. Press a few chocolate chips onto the top of each cookie, flattening them slightly. Freeze the baking sheet for 1 hour to set. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month..