Description
4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF, DF): an easy recipe for perfectly chewy no bake peanut butter cookies bursting with chocolate flavor. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
- Add oats and cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Using a fork, flatten cookies to desired thickness.
- Chill in the freezer for 15-25 mins, until firm. Enjoy firm, or allow to thaw for 10-15 minutes. Cookies will become soft and chewy at room temperature. Storing instructions below.
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- Adapted from my 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 1 month.
- *Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Cookies, Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American