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. Combining crunchy flaked almonds, shredded coconut, creamy peanut butter, and a natural sweetener, these cookies come together with minimal effort and set beautifully in the fridge. Perfect for a healthy snack or a simple dessert, they offer a satisfying nutty flavor with a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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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)
Sweetener
- 1/2 Cup Stevia
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Tray: Line a baking tray with well-greased baking parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking when setting.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flaked almonds and shredded coconut, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Create Wet Mixture: In a small saucepan, add the peanut butter, stevia, and unsalted butter or coconut oil. Place over medium heat.
- Heat Until Smooth: Stir the mixture continuously until the butter has completely melted, resulting in a smooth, creamy, and buttery sauce.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the almond and coconut blend. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Form Cookies: Drop a tablespoonful of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray. Repeat this process to create a single layer of cookies.
- Chill to Set: Place the tray in the refrigerator for several hours, allowing the cookies to firm up and harden.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the cookies straight from the fridge. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute flaked almonds with any chopped nuts of your choice such as walnuts or pecans.
- For a dairy-free version, swap the butter with coconut oil as indicated.
- Stevia is used as a low-calorie natural sweetener, but you may replace it with honey or maple syrup if preferred, adjusting quantity to taste.
- Make sure cookies cool completely before storing to prevent them from sticking together.
- These no bake cookies keep well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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