Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
Quick and delightful no-bake cookies combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter Use creamy or crunchy, depending on your preference.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet chocolate works best, but feel free to use dark or milk chocolate.
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup For a touch of sweetness. Maple syrup offers a nice flavor twist.
- 2 cups rolled oats Provides a chewy texture and helps bind the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth and richness to the flavor.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances the sweetness and balances the flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Measure out your peanut butter, chocolate chips, honey or maple syrup, rolled oats, vanilla extract, and salt.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, chocolate chips, and honey over low heat. Stir constantly to melt everything together until it’s smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the mixture is melted and well combined, carefully remove it from the heat source.
- While the mixture is still warm, stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Next, add the rolled oats and stir until they are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the cookies are firm and set.
Serving
- After chilling, your Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are ready! Serve and enjoy with family and friends.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. No need to thaw before eating from the freezer.