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No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies

Hi there. I’m back with another delicious, no-bake dessert that has only 5 ingredients!

Yep. Chocolate chips (I like semi-sweet), peanut butter, unsweetened shredded coconut, rolled oats, and sea salt are all the ingredients you’ll need to make this. When these ingredients are combined together, it results in a treat that tastes sweet, salty, and nutty!

The textures are wonderful too! The melted chocolate and peanut butter is creamy and melt-in-your-mouth while the oats and coconut give the cookies a pleasant chewy yet soft (and easy to eat) texture.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies!

How do you make these easy peanut butter chocolate coconut cookies?

Bowls of chocolate chips, rolled oats, peanut butter, and sea salt.

All the ingredients! Full amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.

Rolled oats and shredded coconut mixed with melted chocolate and peanut butter.

In a non-stick skillet (or saucepan) on medium-high heat, add in the chocolate chips and peanut butter and stir to completely melt.

Then remove from heat and stir in the rolled oats, shredded coconut, and salt until distributed throughout.

So easy to make in a non-stick skillet or frying pan! It’s now ready to be scooped and molded into the shape of your choice.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies in rows on parchment paper.

Why make these peanut butter coconut cookies?

  • These no-bake cookies take very little time to prepare.
    • All you do is melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together and then mix in the remaining ingredients to combine, scoop onto a baking sheet, shape it into a regular cookie shape (e.g. like a flat disc) or balls or whatever you really want.
    • TIP: when you shape the cookies, make sure that you slightly wet your hands, it will help prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
  • Seriously, the hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the cookies to “set” in the freezer, which only takes about 20 minutes.
Five No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies stacked on a white plate.
  • Also, these scrumptious bites are vegan-friendly and gluten-free too.
    • If this is of concern to you, just make sure that the ingredients don’t have additional additives that would indicate otherwise.
    • For example, choose chocolate that is free of dairy products and peanut butter that doesn’t contain any animal products like honey.
  • Plus, these little snackable cookies are really easy to pack up, take-on-the-go, and share (or not… I’m not judging).
    • Just note that these cookies will soften over time as it sits at room temperature. The best place to store leftovers are in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in the freezer.

Speaking of sharing, my husband frequently brings leftovers from my recipe testing into work. I told him to bring the two containers of these cookies that we had stored in the freezer.

Somehow, he *mysteriously* only took one container in on the first day. He says he didn’t see the other one, but I think he wanted them all to himself.

A small blue and white bowl containing mini ball-shaped No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies.

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Six No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies overlapping one another on a small white plate.

I hope you try this no-bake cookie recipe! If you do, please leave me a rating and comment down below or tag me on any of my social media. I’m @yay_for_food on Instagram. I’ll love a picture!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Cookies

Yield: 30 small cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Chocolate and peanut butter and coconut, oh my! Check out this quick, no-bake, 5-ingredient treat that’s so delicious to eat!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup / 7 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup / 10 oz. creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups / 7¾ oz. whole grain rolled oats
  • 2 cups / 7¾ oz. unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large non-stick skillet (or saucepan) on medium-high heat, add in the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Whisk until the mixture is completely melted and uniform in texture.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the rolled oats, shredded coconut, and salt until the ingredients are well-coated with the melted chocolate and peanut butter.
  3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Using a small cookie scoop *(see first note), scoop the mixture and place it on the baking sheet so that the scoops are not touching.
  4. Using slightly wet hands (so the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands), shape each scoop into your desired form such as a ball, flat cookie, or leave it as is.
  5. Freeze for 15-20 minutes, until set. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *I used a size 50 cookie scoop, which holds 1.28 tablespoons to make small cookies or balls. You can also use a tablespoon measuring spoon and scoop out a heaping amount or just eye-ball the amount and size of cookie you want.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Nutritional calories represents one cookie for a total of 30 cookies.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 68mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 4g

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Jane

Thursday 15th of April 2021

I no longer need to look at the recipe as I have made these delish cookies so many times. My family absolutely loves them and my son who has Crohn’s can enjoy them as well. No added sugar or fat is perfect. Awesome recipe!!

Marie | Yay! for Food

Thursday 22nd of April 2021

Thank you so much, Jane!

Jessic

Friday 2nd of August 2019

We made this tonight to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We called them dung beetle cookies just for fun. Thanks for the recipe. I doubled it and they turned out great.

Marie | Yay! For Food

Friday 2nd of August 2019

I loved Harry Potter books when I was younger. It sounds so fun to celebrate and I'm glad you decided to make these cookies. Thanks for sharing!

heather (delicious not gorgeous)

Thursday 12th of April 2018

yum! i'd use crunchy pb for even more texture (:

Marie | Yay! For Food

Thursday 12th of April 2018

Sounds good to me! Thanks Heather!

karly

Wednesday 11th of April 2018

I make something similar minus the peanut butter. Sometimes you need a quick chocolate fix! Thanks for sharing!

Marie | Yay! For Food

Wednesday 11th of April 2018

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Karly!

Dannii

Tuesday 10th of April 2018

We make loads of no bake energy balls like this. Peanut butter is always a must.

Marie | Yay! For Food

Wednesday 11th of April 2018

For sure!

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