Description
These Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, oats, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, they require no baking and come together in just 10 minutes. With optional chocolate chips for extra indulgence, these cookies set up in the refrigerator for a chewy, satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups quick oats or old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and coconut oil. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is melted completely and smooth, ensuring the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse flavor.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Add the oats and salt to the saucepan, stirring constantly until all ingredients are combined evenly into a thick dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Shape the Cookies: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the sheet, shaping each into rounds to resemble cookies.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator or freezer and chill for about 15-20 minutes until the cookies firm up completely.
- Store Properly: Transfer the no-bake cookies to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a softer, chewier cookie texture or old-fashioned oats for more bite.
- The cookies can be customized with add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or seeds instead of chocolate chips.
- Ensure the mixture is not overheated to prevent burning the peanut butter or syrup.
- If the mixture is too runny, add a bit more oats to help the cookies set firmly.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.
