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Easy No Bake Cookies

These Easy No Bake Cookies combine creamy peanut butter and glossy chocolate for a quick and comforting treat that requires no baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use creamy peanut butter for a consistent texture.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 ounces milk chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Helps to smooth the chocolate coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, softened butter, salt, and powdered sugar until a smooth, thick dough forms.
  2. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture and shape into heart shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Freeze the peanut butter hearts for 15 to 20 minutes until firm.
Coating
  1. Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Dip each peanut butter heart into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Let excess chocolate drip off.
  3. Place coated hearts back onto parchment paper.
  4. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.

Notes

Serve cool on a plate or in parchment cups; sprinkle with sea salt for added flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.