Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and delicious treat that requires no oven time. Made with flaked almonds, shredded coconut, peanut butter, and a natural sweetener, these cookies combine creamy textures and nutty flavors. Perfect for a fuss-free dessert or snack, they set in the fridge to achieve a crisp, satisfying bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 Cup Flaked Almonds (or chopped nuts of choice)
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
- 50g/1.76 ounces Unsalted Butter or 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil (for dairy free option)
Sweetener
- 1/2 Cup Stevia
Instructions
- Prepare the baking tray: Line a baking tray with well greased baking parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flaked almonds and shredded coconut evenly.
- Melt wet ingredients: Place the peanut butter, stevia, and your choice of butter or coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Create peanut butter sauce: Heat the mixture until the butter has fully melted and it turns into a smooth, creamy, and buttery sauce, stirring occasionally to combine.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the warm peanut butter sauce over the almond and coconut mixture, stirring thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a sticky dough.
- Form cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the soft cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them out to form a single layer.
- Chill to set: Place the tray into the refrigerator for a few hours, allowing the cookies to set and harden into a crisp texture.
- Serve and store: Enjoy the cookies chilled for the best crisp texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute flaked almonds with any nuts of your choice for variation.
- Use coconut oil as a dairy-free alternative to butter.
- Stevia is used as a sugar substitute; adjust sweetness to taste if using a different sweetener.
- Make sure to chill the cookies long enough so they set properly and hold their shape.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Keywords: no bake cookies, peanut butter cookies, easy cookies, healthy snack, low calorie dessert, dairy free option, stevia sweetened
