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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

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

Description

These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and wholesome treat combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes without any baking, they offer a perfect chewy texture thanks to a natural gelling agent. Ideal for a satisfying snack or dessert anytime, made with simple pantry staples and plant-based ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (natural)
  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
  • Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, natural cocoa powder, and natural gelling agent until well mixed to ensure an even texture.
  2. Warm the Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the peanut butter, maple syrup, plant-based milk, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce just until smooth and combined, stirring continuously.
  3. Mix Wet and Dry Together: Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients, then add the vanilla extract and optional salt. Stir thoroughly until every oat is coated and the mixture starts to thicken.
  4. Set the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Press gently to flatten and shape them into cookies. Let chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set properly.

Notes

  • Use fresh rolled oats for the best texture; avoid instant oats.
  • Warm wet ingredients gently to prevent scorching.
  • Chilling is essential for firm, chewy cookies that hold their shape.
  • Taste the mixture before shaping and adjust sweetness with more maple syrup if desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve freshness and softness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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

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