Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

These easy no-bake peanut butter cookies are a delightful treat that requires no oven! Made with creamy peanut butter, sweet chocolate, and a touch of magic, these cookies are perfect for a quick dessert or a fun family activity. A kid-friendly recipe adapted from e. Shern at Madison Middle School.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 295.3 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies

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How to Make Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  3. Place the balls on a wax paper-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of paraffin wax (available at craft stores) and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and completely melted.
  5. Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
  6. Place the chocolate-covered cookies back onto the wax paper-lined plate.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

42g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies?

Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies?

Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies has approximately 295.3 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 26 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Unbaked Peanut Butter Cookies are Peanut Butter, Powdered Sugar, Butter, Chocolate Chips, Paraffin Wax. See the full list with measurements above.

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