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A white plate of no bake chocolate christmas cookies with red and green m&ms from top down view
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35-Minute No Bake Christmas Cookies

These 35-minute No Bake Christmas Cookies are the perfect holiday treat and the best part is, you don't even have to turn on the oven! A combination of creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa powder, and festive M&Ms that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: christmas, cookies, no bake
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Chandice Probst
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 10 ounce bag of red and green M&M's
  • 1 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  • Add the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter is melted, making sure to stir often. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Stir in the oats and mix until completely coated.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto silicone mat or parchment paper lined baking sheets and press in a couple M&M's and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
  • Allow to cool for at least 25 minutes then enjoy.

Notes

Storing and freezing

Storing: Keep these cookies in an airtight container or ziplock baggie at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Freezing: You can freeze chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies for up to three months. Place them in a freezer safe container or plastic bag. Separate each layer of cookies with parchment paper.

Can I use a different nut butter?

Yes, if you're catering to a peanut allergy or simply don't like peanuts, you can use sunflower butter, almond butter, or another type of nut butter.

Can I use regular oats instead of quick-cooking oats?

Yes, but the texture will be chewier and less uniform. Quick-cooking oats blend in more easier, creating a softer consistency. If all you have is regular oats on hand, you can pulse them in a food processor for a few seconds to get a similar result.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg