Dark Chocolate Guinness No Bake Cookies are a rich, chocolatey, and effortless dessert made with Irish stout—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want an easy indulgence.
These Dark Chocolate Guinness No Bake Cookies are a simple, decadent twist on classic no-bake cookies. They combine the deep, roasted notes of stout with cocoa, instant pudding, oats, and butter to create soft, chewy cookies without turning on the oven.
On a recent trip to Ireland I regretted not having time to visit the Guinness brewery and Jameson distillery. We prioritized natural wonders like Giant’s Causeway and the Cliffs of Moher—both unforgettable—and I’m excited to go back and fit in those stops on my next trip.
If you enjoy the flavor of stout, try serving a room-temperature pint of Guinness alongside these cookies—the beer’s malty, slightly bitter profile pairs beautifully with dark chocolate and cocoa.
I’m a big fan of no-bake cookie recipes—my peanut butter no-bake cookies and Irish cream no-bake cookies are favorites—and these Guinness cookies join that list as an easy seasonal treat that still delivers on flavor and texture.
The ingredients are straightforward: butter, granulated sugar, Guinness, vanilla, salt, quick oats, dark cocoa powder, and a package of instant chocolate pudding mix. The technique is classic—boil the butter, sugar, and stout, then stir in the dry ingredients and drop spoonfuls onto wax paper to set.
These cookies yield a soft, chewy bite. Because they rely on setting rather than baking, avoid making them on humid or rainy days—high humidity can prevent the cookies from firming up properly. This advice applies to most no-bake cookie recipes.
If the mixture looks too dry, add a bit more Guinness. If it seems too loose, stir in a little extra oats. When you drop the cookies onto parchment, they should spread slightly but not run. If you have trouble getting them to set, a brief chill in the refrigerator or freezer will help.
More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes!
- Irish Cream No Bake Cookies
- Chocolate Guinness Cake
- Black Velvet Cocktail
- Irish Cream French Toast
- Irish Mule Cocktail
- Fried Irish Cabbage
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Dark Chocolate Guinness No Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup Guinness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups minute oats
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz)
Instructions
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Add butter, sugar, and Guinness to a large pot and bring to a rolling boil. Keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes—this step is crucial for proper setting.
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Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla, salt, oats, cocoa, and instant chocolate pudding mix until fully combined. Drop large spoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper and allow to set for about an hour.
Notes
Cookies may not set well on humid or rainy days.
Adjust the texture: add a little more Guinness if the mixture is too dry, or more oats if it’s too loose. The mixture should spread slightly but not run when dropped onto parchment.
If needed, chill the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer to help them firm up.
Wrap cookies individually if transporting to prevent them from softening and sticking together.
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