Description
These Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat perfect for any occasion. Made with wholesome rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, they are vegan, gluten-free, and require no baking. Simply mix, shape, and chill the cookies overnight for a deliciously chewy and satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ⅔ cup unsalted natural creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2½ cups whole rolled oats
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for easy cookie placement and cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the natural creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the whole rolled oats and mini chocolate chips. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined and evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form the Cookies: Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough. Shape each portion into a ball with your hands, then flatten each ball into a disk with your fingers. Note that the disks will become firmer and more cohesive after chilling.
- Chill to Set: Place the formed cookies on the lined baking sheet and chill them overnight (at least 12 hours) in the refrigerator. This will allow the cookies to firm up and set properly for the best texture.
Notes
- If your peanut butter is salted, start with half the amount of salt and adjust to taste.
- Use natural, smooth peanut butter—not chunky or separated types—for the best consistency.
- Chilling overnight is crucial to let the cookies firm up; an alternative minimum chilling time is 6 hours if pressed for time.
- Mini chocolate chips add a nice touch but can be omitted or substituted with raisins for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American