No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Effortless and Quick No-bake Cookie Recipe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 8m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 38m
Servings: 30
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

133
Calories
6.5g
Fat
7mg
Cholesterol
17g
Carbs
11g
Sugar
2.6g
Protein
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe Description

These yummy No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are so easy to make and even easier to eat! The only heating involved is the cooking of the milk, cocoa, butter, and sugar, to make the chocolatey syrup that acts as a base for the cookies. It’s this mixture which saves you from having to bake the cookies, as it sets solid as it cools.

So all you need to do is stir the other ingredients in, leave to cool and they’re ready! Add creamy peanut butter and fragrant vanilla for extra tastiness and oats for texture and you’re on your way to really delicious cookie treats. I keep these in a Tupperware in the refrigerator to keep them a bit firmer (and if you leave them out, they will disappear very quickly!).

To make No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare baking sheets

    1 min
    Step 1 - No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    Cut sheets of parchment paper to cover 2 large baking trays.

  2. 2

    Heat the cocoa, milk, butter, and sugar

    2 min
    Step 2 - No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    Place a pan over a medium heat. Add the cocoa, milk, butter and sugar and heat, stirring often, until the butter has melted. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute, stirring every so often. Remove from the heat.

  3. 3

    Add the peanut butter and vanilla

    1 min
    Step 3 - No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    Add the peanut butter and vanilla and stir until well mixed. until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Add the oats

    1 min
    Step 4 - No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    Add the oats and stir until they are fully coated and everything is well mixed.

  5. 5

    Shape the cookies

    3 min
    Step 5 - No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    Using a large scoop, take spoonfuls of the mixture and drop them onto the lined baking trays. Repeat until all the mixture has been used.

  6. 6

    Cool No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies and Serve

    30 min
    Step 6 - No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    Leave the cookies to cool for 20-30 minutes and serve!

Have a go at these easy-peasy No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, flavored with cocoa and vanilla and see what you think! It’s great not to have to use the oven, right? Don’t forget to tag your cookie uploads with #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Rach
December 28, 2024
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OMG, these no-bake peanut butter cookies are the bomb! Super easy to whip up with the kiddos after school. We had a blast making them, & they tasted unreal! Can't keep 'em in the fridge; they vanish too fast!

Zoe
December 23, 2024
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These cookies remind me of holiday afternoons with my kids, simply great!

Frank Wilson
September 6, 2024
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Man, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are legit! I made 'em for a last-minute get-together, and everyone was like, 'Dude, you baked?!' Nah, just stirred it up! They’re super quick and had me reminiscing about my childhood snacks. Seriously, these cookies vanished in seconds. I'm def keeping this recipe handy!

Vince
February 21, 2024
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I made these No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies with my kids last weekend. They were so simple! We had a fun time mixing everything, and the kids loved the taste. Perfect for a quick treat after school, I highly recommend them!

Kyle Anderson
October 15, 2023
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Amazing cookies!!!

Ava
October 15, 2023
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These cookies are amazing! Made them for my husband's surprise party.

Sunny
October 1, 2023
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Wow, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are super simple to make! My kids just love them. I used to bake cookies all afternoon, but now I can whip these up in no time. When they’re ready, they vanish so fast! Absolutely a new family favorite!

Izzy
July 7, 2023
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I made these No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies for a picnic, and they were a hit! So simple to make, I felt proud sharing them. The mix of peanut butter and oats is just perfect. Thanks for this recipe!

Brooklyn Davis
February 26, 2022
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Yasss!

YummyMama
June 9, 2021
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Y'all, these cookies are the bomb! Made 'em last night with the kiddos, and they couldn’t get enough. So easy and no baking! Perfect for when we wanna munch on something sweet without all the fuss. Genius!

Patricia Smith
November 12, 2020
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OMG, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are awesome! I made them for a friends' game night and everyone went nuts. So easy, no oven required! Perfect for busy days or just chilling on the couch. Definitely adding to my go-to recipes!

William Johnson
June 15, 2019
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Super easy cookies! My kids loved making these with me on a rainy day. We added a bit more peanut butter for extra flavor, and they turned out great! They vanished in no time. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!

Bill
March 28, 2019
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So easy here. I made these cookies with my kids after school. They're a great treat that we all loved. My daughter especially enjoyed mixing the ingredients. They did not last long in our house.

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Very easy to make and very delicious!

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