No-Cook Peanut Butter Cookies
It was much too hot and humid to bake tonight, but I still wanted a sweet treat after dinner. So, I got creative in the kitchen, and I came up with a quick and easy no-cook peanut butter cookie recipe. The recipe calls for only 4 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare start to finish. And, of course, no cooking is required! You gotta try this one! 
Makes 8 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dry oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- Cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well
- Line a baking sheet (or plate) with wax paper
- Use a tablespoon to scoop batter onto wax paper and flatten into a cookie shape
- Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional)
- Put cookies in refrigerator to cool overnight
Posted by: Tina 56 comments
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on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Holy yum, that looks so good. So creative!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Wow! The hot days in San Diego are coming–this will be a must!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Those look so good! I’ll be trying those for sure. It’s been so hot here lately, I have no desire to turn on the oven.
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Tina, you always get me with your peanut butter creations. This is a definite must try!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Yum, those cookies look delicious! Next time, maybe some cocoa would kick them up another notch!
Yum!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
yum! i’ve never tried eating flour raw. no…that’s not true…i eat raw cookie dough. have you tried these out yet or are you waiting until tomorrow, after their vacay in the fridge?
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Those look so peanut buttery – yum! No bakes are delicious! Thanks for your recipe!!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
yumm those look so good. i need to try these!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
oh my!!!! these look incredible! Dangerous
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
These look great!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Great idea! It’s too durn hot to turn on the oven!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Brilliant, as usual!
I literally went directly into the kitchen and made these! I have them “chillin’” in my fridge! I accidentally (but perhaps quite “smartly”) added an insane amount of cocoa powder (my “dash” went haywire) – we shall see. Thanks so much for the idea!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
These look delicious! Definitely going to try them!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Those look great and so easy! Great idea!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I went running and lifted weights after work. I really need to find some dinner, I am thinking watermelon:) Great treat idea!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Oh yum! I’m going to have to pick up some wax paper!!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
They look incredible. And I’ll bet they’d also be amazing straight out of the FREEZER!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
those look incredible!!!
thank you for sharing the recipe
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
These look like such a great alternative to the “no-bake” chocolate pb cookies I used to make with an entire stick of butter and cup of sugar! ick! If they’re anything like your pb bars that I made a while back, count me in!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Yum! Those look delicious! I think I might have to try those this week…I am certainly in need of a no-cook recipe since I do not have AC, and it has finally decided to turn into summer here in Minnesota!!!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Holy yumminess!!! How can you wait for them to cool in the fridge overnight???
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Hi Tina! I just have to say that I really enjoy your blog! I just love how real and balanced you are-and I appreciate your candor about your struggles to motivate yourself to exercise! After years of ever-exercising and thinking that “had” to be running tons of miles every week to stay thin-and I’m only 26- I just do not want to keep up that schedule up and I love how moderate you are with everything!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
all i can say is yummmmmm
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
What a simple recipe! It looks delicious, I must try it. Have you ever substituted something else for the agave nectar though?
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Great idea! All my favorites all in one simple cookie.
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
MMM, those sound wonderful! They will work perfectly here in hot, humid FL!
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 1:22 am
Oh yum! Anything with PB is good in my book
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 5:26 am
Really wanna try these cookies! Do you think I can substitute the nectar with something else? Honey maybe? xxx
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 6:22 am
YUM! I want to make those!
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 6:39 am
AMAZING!!!
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on Aug 25th, 2009 at 9:02 am
I’m totally making these next time I have dessert at our girl’s night potluck! Ok, so I’m making s’mores next time but next next time for sure
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Wow, these look great! I have all the ingredients, so I may have to try these tonight!!!
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
**drools on self** — if you have any extras i’d be pleased to dispose of them for you
!
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Genius!! Can’t wait to make these! Thanks! I’m always looking for these kinds of goodies to bring to doctors and other people I see and want to show my appreciation for…and I get to test taste in the process..it’s all good!
Deb
on Aug 25th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
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on Aug 26th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I just started following your blog and last night I made these cookies. Whoa! They are yummy!!!! Thanks for sharing the easy and tasty recipe!
on Aug 26th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Wow! These turned out great and were super easy to make.
on Aug 27th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I just had to add again that my hubby and I love these and tonight I made the 3rd batch! Ok, not good, but I like making treats that he likes and aren’t bad for you! The bad part is that they are too easy for me to eat too many!
I did replace the white flour with whole wheat and they are great! Also, I used some honey last time when I ran out of agave, also wonderful! I’ll be linking this recipe on my blog…Thanks!
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on Aug 28th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
These look incredible…I’m going to make them today!
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on Nov 17th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Just a minor question. I’m a beginner raw foodie and trying to ease my way into the lifestyle. In regards to the all- purpose flour, since we’re not baking, I am assuming the flour can be eaten raw? I want to make a batch of these cookies ( because they look so delicious) for a vegetarian friend, but I don’t want to give her an upset stomach in case flour can’t be eaten raw. Much appreciated.
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