No-bake Chocolate Haystack Cookies

 Ingredients: 

• ½ C. Soy Free Vegan Butter Spread
• ½ C. Rice Milk
• 1 C. Sugar
• Pinch of Salt
• 12 oz. free2b Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 3 C. Gluten-free Rolled Oats

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, milk, butter spread, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the vanilla and remove from the heat.
3. Place the chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl and pour the milk mixture over top. Allow them to rest, unstirred for 5 minutes before whisking to incorporate.
4. Fold the oats into the chocolate mixture.
5. Using a medium scoop, drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Chill the no-bake cookies until set, about 20 minutes.