NO Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, Pssst….You Got 5 Minutes?
This past weekend we had a retreat for our political action group. I know what you are thinking. This is a fun, food, foto, blog. You promised NO politics Deb. Not to worry. I only mention it because I was once again tasked with bringing desserts including a vegan one to the retreat.
First, I made the butter, sugar, and flour dessert, a delicious Tunisian Orange Cake (next post) from Zingerman’s. Which did not leave me with much time to crank out a vegan dessert. What to do, what to do. I went straight to the blog site Minimalist Baker, an amazing site filled with simple, quick, plant-based food to find a recipe . The last time I looked there, I found a yummy Banana Pecan Shortbread that knocked my socks off.
Second, I found another gem. 3 Ingredient-No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies. 5-10 minutes is all you need to put these bad boys together. Yep, from the pantry to your mouth, 5-10 minutes. In fact, it will probably take you longer to read this post than to make these cookies. You will find this recipe in the STUPID EASY category. I almost feel like creating a new tag, INCREDIBLY STUPID EASY or STUPID SQUARED-stupid easy and stupid delicious.
The first step, whirl the oatmeal in your food processor or blender until it resembles coarse flour. Add (PITTED-ya never know) dates, make sure your dates are soft and moist. It will help keep the cookies together. Pulse to combine, add the peanut butter and let her rip.
Scoop up approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and form into balls. Press with a fork, just like classic peanut butter cookies, and…DUNZO. That’s it. Well, not quite done, take it to the next level. Melt chocolate chips and dip these babies into it to cover half the cookie. Then you’re done. Too much work to melt chocolate? Add 1/4-1/3 cup mini chocolate chips to the dough right before shaping the cookies.
Chill the cookies and serve to everyone…not just your Vegan friends. Think of these as a cross between peanut butter cups and an oatmeal cookie. Delish.
3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned gluten-free
- 1 Pinch sea salt optional
- 3/4 cup medjool dates pitted // measured after pitting
- 1/2 cup natural salted peanut butter creamy or crunchy
CHOCOLATE GLAZE optional
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips "accidental" vegan chips
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Add oats and salt (optional) to a food processor and blend into a flour. Add dates and blend for 30 seconds more or until finely chopped.
- Add peanut butter and blend until a dough forms.
- Scoop out 2-Tbsp amounts of dough and carefully form into mounds. Place on a parchment-lined pan or tray.
- Use the back of a fork to create a cross hatch on the top of the cookies
- Place chips and oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt chocolate chips in microwave at 50% power, stirring occasionally until it is melted and has a sauce-like consistency
- Dip the cookies in (about halfway), let excess drip off, and place on a parchment-lined pan or tray. Freeze 10 minutes or place in fridge until chocolate hardens,
- Cookies can be kept in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month.
- Optional: Instead of glaze, add 1/4-1/3 cup mini-chocolate chips to dough right before shaping.
2 Replies to “NO Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, Pssst….You Got 5 Minutes?”
Will try. Looks easy and thanks Deb for all your work helping making our democracy better. Politics and food both matter. Our kids and grandkids and our earth will appreciate you for ever. Thank you!
Awww, thanks! You inspire me too! Can’t wait to hit the road with you again!