Since summer is all about quick and easy food, and we can never have too many cookies, here is a quick and easy cookie recipe for you!
These lighter peanut butter honey no bake cookies take less than 10 minutes of active work. Then they just need a quick chill before shaping and heading to the fridge for a 30 minute chill time to set up completely.
Or, if you want to eat them warm, you can have your cookie craving cured in 10 minutes (though it’ll be a little messy!). Either way, these peanut butter honey no bake cookies are perfect for your busy schedule (and your warm house!).
**Recipe from 06/27/14. Updated 07/24/20.
In an attempt to keep things a little lighter, I got rid of all the butter and white sugar that is found in typical no-bake cookies. I also got rid of the chocolate, but only because I was out of the cocoa powder that I like.
A chocolate version will be coming soon! Honey is the replacement for the sugar and a bit of coconut oil replaces the butter.
Since you don’t have to dissolve and boil a sugar and butter mixture, these cookies come together quickly.
Just melt together the coconut oil, peanut butter, and honey until runny and just starting to boil. Add in the rest of the ingredients, stir, and chill enough to take the most of the heat out of the mixture. Then drop, and chill until firm.
Tips for Making Lighter Peanut Butter Honey No Bake Cookies
- If you use natural peanut butter, make sure that it is the “no stir” variety, for best results. You can use the other kind, just know that the cookies won’t hold together as well.
- Because the solidity of coconut oils varies, some people will find that their cookies are fine at room temperature while others will need to store the cookies in the refrigerator to keep them firm.
- I like to use a cookie scoop to scoop the mixture out onto the baking sheet. I press the mixture against the side of the bowl as I’m scooping it out to help the cookies hold their shape when released from the cookie scoop.
- The cookies will appear “loose” when you place them on the baking sheet, but they will firm up as the oats absorb the moisture.
- You can flatten the cookies with the bottom of a glass for more of a “cookie” look. I just skip that part because I’m for as few steps as possible!
- Sprinkles are optional, but definitely help the overall appearance of an all brown cookie! 😉
Depending on the solidity of your coconut oil at room temperature, you may want to keep these cookies in the refrigerator. If you want to keep them at room temperature, consider using only 1 tablespoon coconut oil and replacing the other 2 tablespoons with more peanut butter. These cookies will continue to set up over time as the oats soak up the moisture. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I absolutely love no bake cookies, perfect for the summer! And with peanut butter and honey? Sign me up! These look gorgeous! Pinned!
Christie - Food Done Light says
These sound so delicious and perfect to make with my daughter.
Emily @ Life on Food says
I am loving this honey no bake cookie. They look so good. Fun sprinkles for the 4th too. I don’t know if I would wait that long.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
There’s no need to wait that long! Make some today! 🙂
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
THESE NEED TO HAPPEN ASAP! I love that you made healthier no bake cookies!!!
Derek the Zen Chef says
I really really like this recipe for its attention to healthy options. It reminds me of the “peanut butter balls” my mom used to make for me which were just peanut butter, honey, and dried milk. Since I am minimizing dairy, this is the perfect way to bring those back. Thanks for sharing!
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Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Love these! Plus no oven is always a good thing this time of year!
Michelle says
What if I don’t have any coconut oil? Any substitute?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
You could use all peanut butter or 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 tablespoon honey to replace it. They may not firm up quite as well, but they’ll taste good. 😉
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I love the texture of these cookies. Oats are my favorite addition to any cookie 😀 These looks ah-mazing!
MCS Gal says
I am making these today. It is way too hot to turn on the oven and we are almost out of cookies. I am sure these will be a hit with the family.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I love no-bake cookies! These look addicting!
Ramona says
In the summer heat… no bake cookies sound perfect. Love the patriotic sprinkles on these. 🙂
Joanne says
Want want want! It is way too hot to turn on an oven, but I am still so craving a sweet treat like this!
Julia says
YES to healthier cookies! I LOVE PB and honey together and I can see myself making big batches of these cookies since they come together lickety split. What a delicious and fun treat! Hope you’ve had a great weekend, my dear!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
these sound delicious!
Ashley says
I love that these have only the coconut oil and honey! And no bake is always a plus in the summer 🙂
jennie@themessybakerblog.com says
I am all about getting cookies into my face quicker. These look wonderful, and I love that they’re made lighter.
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Love that these are no bake and they are lightened up! Perfect summer treat when we need to wear less clothes 🙂
Julia says
I’ve been looking for a sweet snack that doesn’t have wheat ingredients. These are perfect. I whipped up a batch in no time when the kids took their nap today. They were amazingly quick and taste great, though I have to admit that I added mini chocolate chips. Next time I’ll make a triple batch and put half in the freezer to have on hand when I have a cookie craving.
Emi says
Just made a double batch and I’ve already eaten approximately six. Incredibly, wonderfully delicious … I just hope there are a few left for an afternoon snack for the kids (I’m not guaranteeing anything)! Thank you for this recipe!
Tash says
These look dangerusly too easy for me to get hold of! 10 minutes?! Yes pleaseeeee! 🙂