3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan)
These 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter cookies are about as simple as it gets. No oven, no long steps, just mix, shape, and they’re done. They’re soft, slightly dense, and have that classic peanut butter cookie feel without doing much at all.
Ingredients for peanut butter cookies
This is as simple as it gets, but each ingredient matters here.
Peanut butter
This is the base of the cookie. It holds everything together and gives that classic peanut butter flavor.
Almond flour
Keeps the cookies soft while giving them structure.
Maple syrup
Adds sweetness and helps bind the dough.
Vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Melted and drizzled on top for a little extra.
How to make no bake peanut butter cookies
Melt the peanut butter and maple syrup
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup.
Microwave for about 30 seconds, just until warm and easy to mix.
Add the almond flour
Add the almond flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
If it feels slightly sticky at first, keep mixing, it will come together.
Shape the cookies
Scoop out even portions of dough and roll into balls.
Place on parchment paper, then use a fork to gently press down and create that classic peanut butter cookie pattern.
Add chocolate drizzle (optional)
Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the cookies.
Let them set
refrigerate the cookies for 10 minutes for them to set.
What actually matters with these cookies
Warm the peanut butter first
This makes the dough easier to mix and smoother.
Use natural peanut butter carefully
If it’s too oily or too dry, the texture can change.
Don’t skip pressing with a fork
This helps shape the cookies and gives them that familiar look.
Storing the cookies
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or keep them in the fridge for a firmer texture.
3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan)
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Chocolate drizzle (optional)
- 1/3 cup melted vegan chocolate chips for drizzle
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for about 30 seconds, until warm and easy to stir.
- Stir the mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the almond flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Continue mixing until no dry spots remain.
- Scoop out even portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on parchment paper.
- Use a fork to gently press down each cookie, creating the classic peanut butter pattern.
- If using, melt the vegan chocolate chips and drizzle over the cookies.
- Refrigerate the cookies for 10 minutes to set.
