Spring briefly arrived in MN this past weekend! 90 degree weather pushed its way in and got me thinking that it’s time to start getting back into no bake recipes! Though with the current rainy, 50 degree weather, I know it’ll be awhile before my kitchen is constantly hot (and I’m glad for that!).
That didn’t stop me from getting ready for those days where you really want dessert, but the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven.
And with these no bake chocolate peanut butter crunch cookies you can still get your dessert fix no matter how hot it is!
They do take a little time to make with the time it takes to refrigerate the “dough”, but the actual hands-on time is short. Peanut butter and honey are melted together to act as the binding agent. and chocolate chips and crisp rice cereal add texture.
You’ll want to make sure that you press the “dough” firmly together when shaping the cookies to help them stay firm, but that’s the only step that you need to be careful on. The rest is easy.
Sprinkles and more chocolate are added, because you can’t go wrong with colorful sprinkles and chocolate, and, honestly, these cookies aren’t the most exciting to look at without the splash of color!
Once the cookies are set, just spread a layer of chocolate over the cookies, and top with your favorite sprinkles. Hot weather, we’re ready!
- 1 C creamy peanut butter
- 6 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 C crisp rice cereal
- 2 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
- ½ C chocolate chips
- ½ C chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- sprinkles
- In a large microwave safe bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Microwave for 15-20 seconds, or until peanut butter is melted and mixture is runny.
- Stir in cereal and baking cocoa until cereal is completely coated. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. With a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop out dough pressing against the side of the bowl as you scoop. Drop onto prepared baking sheet. Press down with the bottom of measuring cup or with your hand to flatten into the shape of a cookie.
- If you want to cover with chocolate, cover and refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate according to manufacturer's instructions. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Spoon chocolate over half of each cookie. Top with sprinkles.
- Allow chocolate to harden before serving. Best stored in refrigerator if house is warm.
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
You are indeed right, one can’t go wrong with colorful sprinkles and chocolate AND peanut butter! I love the texture from the rice cereal – my only complaint is that I don’t have a stack of these to munch on right now! 🙂
Melissa Bailey says
Anything no bake will go in my recipe to do list. Love it!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Wow I can’t believe you guys made it to 90 degrees, that seems warm for you guys this early. It would definitely make me think about no bake cookies. I love these chocolate peanut butter crunch cookies, I’ll definitely be giving them a try this summer!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
You can never go wrong with a no bake treat that has chocolate and sprinkles on it! What a fun little cookie for those hot summer days!
Ashley says
It’s high 80s again here today so I definitely am ready for no bake treats! So hot for May!! These cookies sound awesome – I love the pretty sprinkles! 🙂
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Yeah for spring time! It sounds like you deserve it 🙂
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Hey Jessica, these look awesome. I love the festive sprinkles, but you had me at peanut butter! It would be hard to stop at one!
Medha @ Whiak & Shout says
I love no bake cookies, especially as temperatures rise- drooling over these 🙂
marcie says
These are about the best looking no-bake cookies ever! I love that you dipped them in chocolate and sprinkles are always a good idea!
Nicole Taggart says
fun! I can make these with my daughter. she would have a blast
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Yay for no bake cookies!! These look so tasty and perfect for satisfying my sweet tooth in a hurry.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Those sprinkles are so pretty! No bake treats are just the thing for summer. These cookies look fabulous!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
It’s so hot already here – I’ve been dying for no bake cookies. These look perfect!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I love how these are a change from the typical no bake cookie with oats — what a fun twist! The weather is slowly warming up here and I’m going to be ready!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
THESE COOKIES LOOK AWESOME! Like…they’re all chewy and no-bake and just deeeelish