Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe
Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies combine creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and a touch of honey, all topped with a chocolate drizzle and optional gold sugar stars or edible glitter. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any occasion and require no baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural-style)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Gold sugar stars or edible glitter (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, unsalted butter, and honey. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, then gradually mix in the oats until everything is well combined. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the chilled cookies. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with gold sugar stars or edible glitter if using.
- Return the decorated cookies to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate drizzle is set.
Notes
For a chocolatey twist, add mini chocolate chips into the cookie base before chilling.
For extra crunch, stir in chopped peanuts, almonds, or cashews into the base.
To make them vegan, use maple syrup, coconut oil, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
