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Delicious no-bake monster cookies with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.

No-Bake Monster Cookies

A chewy and peanut buttery treat that requires no baking, perfect for snack time or a quick sweet bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter Creamy is easiest to mix, but chunky works too.
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup This is your sweetener and binder.
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats Old fashioned oats give the best chew. Quick oats make them softer.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional, but enhances flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances sweetness.
Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup M and Ms or candy coated chocolate pieces For that true monster cookie look.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Mini chips mix in easily, but any size is fine.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter and honey until smooth.
  2. Add oats, a pinch of salt, and any mix-ins you love. Stir until it looks like a thick cookie dough.
  3. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the oats can soak up some moisture.
  4. Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls. If it is sticky, dampen your hands a little.
  5. Chill for 20 to 30 minutes so they firm up.
  6. If you want a classic cookie shape, scoop mounds onto parchment and gently flatten them.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Freeze on a tray for about an hour, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Chilling helps them firm up and taste more like a cookie. If your peanut butter is runny, refrigerate for 10 minutes before rolling.