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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

  • Author: Kevin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies recipe is a quick and effortless sweet treat that combines creamy plant-based peanut butter with rich natural cocoa powder and a natural gelling agent to create soft, chewy, and fudgy cookies. Perfect for snack time or dessert, this recipe requires no oven, minimal ingredients, and is ideal for busy or beginner bakers seeking a delicious homemade cookie.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy (plant-based) peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (natural)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
  • 2 tbsp almond milk (plant-based)
  • 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder (natural)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp natural gelling agent

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Begin by combining the creamy (plant-based) peanut butter, maple syrup (natural), vanilla extract (natural), almond milk (plant-based), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) in a mixing bowl. Stir these together until completely smooth and well combined, providing the rich and sweet base for your cookies.
  2. Mix in the Dry Components: Next, add your rolled oats, cocoa powder (natural), salt, and natural gelling agent to the wet mixture. Fold everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout. The oats help build structure while the cocoa brings in that deep chocolate taste.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Once your dough is ready, use a spoon or small cookie scoop to portion out cookie-sized balls onto parchment paper or a silicone mat. Flatten each slightly with the back of the spoon to form classic cookie shapes. This step is fun and hands-on, so feel free to get a bit creative with shapes.
  4. Chill and Set: Place your cookies in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least one hour. This allows the natural gelling agent to activate and the cookies to firm up perfectly, achieving that ideal no-bake texture everyone loves.

Notes

  • Use fresh and creamy (plant-based) peanut butter for best flavor and texture.
  • Mix well to prevent clumps and ensure consistent taste in each cookie.
  • Adjust maple syrup (natural) quantity to suit your preferred sweetness level.
  • Do not skip chilling; patience in the refrigerator helps the cookies set well and prevents stickiness.
  • Use rolled oats instead of quick oats for a better chewy texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: no-bake, chocolate, peanut butter, cookies, plant-based, vegan, easy dessert, gluten free, quick snack

Find it online: https://yumwayrecipes.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-cookies/