Easy No Bake Christmas Cookies Recipe for Holiday Cheer
These Easy No Bake Christmas Cookies are a festive, stress-free treat packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and holiday spices. Perfect for parties, gifts, or cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (use dairy-free milk if needed)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it bubble for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the oats to the saucepan, stirring until well combined. The mixture should be thick but not overly dry.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them into neat rounds if needed.
- Decorate the tops of the cookies with holiday sprinkles if desired.
- Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for at least an hour, or place them in the fridge for faster setting.
Notes
[‘Timing is key when boiling the butter and sugar mixture—boil for exactly one minute to ensure proper setting.’, “If the mixture seems too runny, add more oats. If it’s too dry, add a splash of milk.”, ‘Customize with toppings like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 3
Keywords: No Bake Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Treats, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Easy Dessert Recipe