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Home » Christmas Cookies » No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Published: Nov 3, 2016 · Modified: Nov 15, 2023 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Are you a fan of traditional Christmas baking? We all love munching on buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies during the holidays!

These No-Bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies are perfect for the holidays or any time of the year. And make a great cookie exchange recipe that can be made quickly.

However, not everyone has time to spend hours on end in the kitchen. That’s why we have come up with an amazing no-bake cookie recipe that is as delicious as it is quick and easy.

So grab your peanut butter and cinnamon, roll up those sleeves… and let’s get baking!

No bake peanut butter cookies in a pile.

Are you thinking about Christmas baking yet? No bake cookies are the best cookies to make when you don't have much time.

Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Cookie recipe

You might be wondering do cinnamon and peanut butter go together?

Yes, they do and these No-Bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies are proof. They taste divine and are so easy to make!

I made the recipe twice.

The first batch was just plain no-bake peanut butter cookies.

The second time I made it I added the cinnamon.

Oh, My! They taste so good with just a hint of cinnamon and are perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

No-Bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies recipe via flouronmyface.com

Christmas Cookie recipes for a Cookie Exchange

Especially if you are hosting or have been invited to a Christmas Cookie Exchange.

This is a cookie exchange recipe.

This no-bake peanut butter cookie recipe is a spin off an old vintage recipe.

I wrote the recipe down on a piece of paper and forgot to note which one of my vintage cookbooks the recipe came from.

Easy No-Bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies via flouronmyface.com

That is a big dilemma. I have so many vintage cookbooks there is no way I can find the recipe again.

Well, eventually I will run across it and when I do I will update this post with the info.

Easy Christmas Cookie recipe via flouronmyface.com

How to make No-Bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk, divided
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (half a cup)
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • chocolate chips or candy melts to drizzle(optional)

Directions

  1.  Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan on low heat.
  3.  Add the sugar, salt and half the milk to the pan and bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  5. Toss the cinnamon with the oats and set aside.
  6. Remove pan from the heat and add half the oats, the peanut butter and vanilla extract.
  7. Mix until combined well then add the remaining oats and milk. Mix until combined.
  8.  Using a teaspoon or a cookie dough scoop and drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  9. Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of the spoon or dough scoop.
  10. Allow cookies to sit undisturbed for a few hours or refrigerate to harden faster.
  11. If desired melt chocolate chips or candy melts in a ziplock bag, snip a small hole in a corner and drizzle over the set cookies. Allow the drizzled chocolate to harden before storing in an airtight container.
  12. Makes about 4 dozen depending on the size made.
These no-bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies are perfect for the holiday baking season. They also make a great no-bake Christmas Cookie Exchange recipe via flouronmyface.com

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No bake peanut butter cookies in a pile.

No-Bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

No-Bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies

These easy no-bake Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies are perfect for a Christmas Cookie Exchange or any time you need a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 16 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk (divided)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (half a cup)
  • pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • chocolate chips or candy melts to drizzle (optional)
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Instructions 

  • Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  • Melt the butter in a large sauce pan on low heat.
  • Add the sugar, salt and half the milk to the pan and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Toss the cinnamon with the oats and set aside.
  • Remove pan from the heat and add half the oats, the peanut butter and vanilla extract.
  • Mix until combined well then add the remaining oats and milk. Mix until combined.
  • Using a teaspoon or a cookie dough scoop and drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of the spoon or dough scoop.
  • Allow cookies to sit undisturbed for a few hours or refrigerate to harden faster.
  • If desired melt chocolate chips or candy melts in a zip lock bag, snip a small hole in a corner and drizzle over the set cookies. Allow the drizzled chocolate to harden before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 2CookiesCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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