No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
What Started it all:
no bake cookies with peanut butter and chocolate chips and oats and sugar
These delicious no-bake cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. Packed with wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate chips, they are a delightful treat that the whole family can enjoy together. Plus, they're super simple to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar (you can use brown sugar for a richer flavor)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, sugar, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the Oats: Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in the rolled oats, mixing until they are fully coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Incorporate the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon to create cookie shapes.
- Chill the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the cookies are firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, remove the cookies from the fridge. Enjoy them fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
These no-bake cookies are not only easy to make but also a fun way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen. Enjoy making these together, and don’t forget to share them with friends and loved ones!