Once you realize how easy it is to make these chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies, you will want to make them every day!
If you spend just five seconds on this website, you would realize that around here, cookies are king. There's a ton of variation on just the classic chocolate chip cookie alone! No bake cookies are pretty incredible because it just means you get to eat cookies sooner rather than later.
And you can make them every day. Cookies every day sounds like an amazing idea, right?
Bonus points if it isn't completely unhealthy for you.
Guess what?
These cookies happen to be healthy....ish.
See what I did just there?
This cookbook happens to be one of my favorite cookbooks to-date. I love the fun and delicious recipes which seem to be made for people like me. As in people who want to eat mostly healthy without major restrictions, but are also low-key kind of lazy.
That is this book.
Everything is easy and basically all the ingredients are accessible if you are within range of a decently stocked grocery store. There's enough recipes for all types of diets. And there's dessert. Hallelujah, there is dessert. Dessert with butter. And sugar. Because this lady understands that if you're eating pretty healthy the whole day, some real dessert is okay every now and then.
Even better is that most of the desserts are cookies. COOKIES! It's like this book was made for you and me, right?
Of course... I decided to go for these chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies. Because it's summer and no one wants to turn on the oven right now. Believe you me, there will be more cookies from this book come fall. I can't wait to make them all.
It's just a handful of ingredients to make chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies. The original recipe makes just one cookie. It's handy, but the lazy girl in me wants to make a bunch at once while I have all the ingredients out so I can reach into the freezer and grab one at the end of the day. So, the recipe you will see below will have the measurements for both.
These cookies are very peanut buttery and surprisingly filling. I recommend having one with a glass of milk. If it's too peanut buttery, you can cut down on the peanut butter a little bit. I find this is especially true if you are making a bulk amount of the recipe. And don't skip the salt on the chocolate. It really adds to the overall flavor so much. I recommend fleur de sel or Maldon salt.
You can substitute other types of butters in the recipe too. Cashew and almond butter work really well here. I made mine with a combination of peanut butter and cashew butter.
The recipe also calls for instant oats. I don't usually keep any in my pantry. What I did instead was blend old fashioned oats until they were significantly cut down, but not exactly to the point of being oat flour.
Don't have time to make these mouth-watering peanut butter cookies now? Pin it for later!
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter ½ cup or 113 grams
- 2 tablespoons instant oats ⅔ cup or 63 grams
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar 5 teaspoons
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Stir together the peanut butter, oats, powdered sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Gently knead the mixture for a few seconds to ensure everything is well combined.
- Form the dough into a disc. If you are making a few cookies, make the discs two tablespoons big.
- Place the cookie(s) onto a piece of parchment paper and freeze for five minutes.
- Melt the chocolate in a small bowl by heating it for 30 seconds and stirring well.
- Dip an end of the cookie into the chocolate, then sprinkle with the sea salt.
- Place in the freezer to harden the chocolate. If making multiple cookies, keep stored in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Debra says
Love the addition of the sea salt on top. That and the chocolate had me sold! Even better that these are no back and loaded with protein. YUM!
Amanda says
They're pretty guilt free, are filling, and satisfy that sweet tooth really well! Basically, they're perfect!
Dana says
I am sooooo in love with this idea! PB cookies are one of my fave, but sometimes I just don't have time to bake AND I don't feel like having bad treats around the house. But no bake? Healthy-ish? SIGN ME UP.
Amanda says
Right? Like, could it get any better? Seriously, I just love having a couple in the freezer whenever the craving strikes hard and fast
Tracy Koslicki says
Cookies everyday! Heck yea! And let's be honest, peanut butter and chocolate is ALSO king!! Nothing beats that - except a no bake version!!
Marisa Franca says
What a great idea -- make one cookie at a time. That way I won't be tempted to eat more. I love the healthyish part of it. These cookies would be a great snack for the kiddos after school. I'll be sure and make some for the grandsons. Nonna might just make one for herself.
Anna says
My kiddos will have a ton of fun making these cookies! So easy and so delicious! Besides, you can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate combo. YUM!
Tina says
Oh my gosh, they look great and I can't believe how healthyish they are. Thanks for this, I won't tell hubby they healthy. It will be our secret.
Carmy says
Just the cover of that cookbook makes me want to buy it, it is gorgeous! I love that the cookie is no bake and it's for one cookie only. Sometimes I just want one cookie and don't feel like slaving away to make a dozen plus.
Gloria says
First, I think I need to get my hands on a copy of that book. There is ALWAYS room for one more in my vast collection. Second, I think I need to get my grandkids to help me make some of these delicious cookies. The perfect after school snack...starting next week. This is the best kind of recipe for little hands to help with.