Description
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy sweet treat made with creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa powder, rolled oats, and plant-based ingredients. Ready in under 20 minutes without an oven, these cookies offer a soft, chewy texture with a slight crunch, making them perfect for a kid-friendly snack or a crowd-pleasing dessert. Customizable and delicious, they combine nostalgic flavors with simple pantry staples for a satisfying homemade indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Combine Sugar, Cocoa, and Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt together the plant-based butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and plant-based milk on medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble.
- Remove and Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Take the saucepan off the heat and quickly stir in the creamy peanut butter and natural vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and silky.
- Stir in Oats and Natural Gelling Agent: Add the rolled oats along with the natural gelling agent to the chocolate mixture. Mix vigorously until every oat is coated and the dough thickens slightly.
- Portion Onto Wax Paper: Using a spoon, drop cookie-sized dollops onto parchment or wax paper. Flatten slightly if desired, then allow the cookies to set at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until firm enough to hold shape.
Notes
- Keep the heat moderate while melting ingredients to avoid scorching.
- Use fresh rolled oats for the best texture compared to instant varieties.
- Stir in the oats promptly to ensure even coating before the mixture cools.
- Let the cookies fully set before moving them to avoid crumbling.
- Store cookies in a cool, dry spot to maintain freshness and texture.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or grated plant-based chocolate (natural) on top for enhanced flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving or enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies, quick dessert, plant-based cookies, gluten free cookies, easy sweet treat
