No Bake Cookies are super easy to make and customize with your favorite add-ins. Whether it’s nuts or raisins, or just plain chocolate chips, these cookies aren’t fussy about what goes into them!If you want to keep your No Bake Cookies fresher for longer, you’ll need to know how long they’ll last in the fridge, or how long they can be frozen before they start going stale. We’ve put together a list of tips on how to store and how to freeze No Bake Cookies so you can enjoy them for as long as possible!
Easy No Bake Cookies
No Bake Cookies are such a yummy treat to make when you’re pressed for time or just want a little something sweet right now. Our easy no bake cookies recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients, like creamy peanut butter and quick-cooking oats, and they come together in under 15 minutes. My kids love them as an after-school snack with a tall glass of cold milk. My husband whips them up on a lazy weekend afternoon as we’re playing board games or watching movies. And no bake means you don’t need to heat up the house with your oven. Just a little stove top stirring and you’re done!
Ingredients Needed for No Bake Cookies
Chances are, you have every ingredient you need to whip up a batch of our no bake cookies right now! Here’s all you need:
Butter – I like to use real butter, unsalted, to cut down on sodium, but you can use margarine, coconut oil, or whatever you have on hand.White Sugar – regular granulated sugar helps the cookies set up nicely.Milk – skim or whole milk work great as dairy options!Cocoa powder – unsweetened powder or Dutch-press cocoa.Vanilla extract – just a teaspoon vanilla extract adds a rich depth of flavor to the cookies.Creamy Peanut Butter – for extra texture, you can try crunchy peanut butter too.Rolled oats – use quick-cooking oats or old-fashioned.Salt – a dash of regular or kosher salt will enhance the flavor of the chocolate mixture.
How To Store No Bake Cookies
No bake cookies do not NEED to be refrigerated, but they can be if you prefer. Refrigerator space is sparse in my house, so I like to just keep them on the counter in a large, airtight Tupperware.To keep them from sticking together, place the cookies on a single layer in the container, then add a layer of wax or parchment paper over the top before adding the next layer of cookies.You can store no bake cookies at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container before they start losing quality.
How to Freeze No Bake Cookies
Yes, you can freeze no bake cookies! Just spoon out the mixture on a large prepared baking sheet with a cookie scoop and place the cookies in the freezer until frozen (one to two hours). Once frozen, place them in an airtight container or a Ziplock bag and freeze for up to two months. To thaw, just place cookies in a single layer on a pan at room temperature until thawed and ready to eat.
Tips for the Perfect No Bake Cookie
When boiling the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa you want to make sure to boil it long enough that the no bake cookies will set up properly, but not too long or the cookies will turn out dry, hard, and crumbly. Follow the directions in the recipe card below for the perfect cooking times.Try to avoid switching out ingredients in our no-bake cookies. Many recipes can swap out sugar for sugar substitutes, but these cookies need the real thing to cook up right. Everything in moderation, right? Enjoy a cookie and eat a salad later.If you do want to add a little something extra, you could toss in chopped nuts, coconut, or even mini chocolate candies to give the no bake cookies an extra dimension.Old-fashioned oats or quick oats work well in this no-bake cookie recipe. So, feel free to use whatever you have on hand.Store these cookies in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a week. They freeze beautifully for up to three months.Each no bake cookie should be about a tablespoon or so. You can use a regular spoon or a cookie scoop to make perfectly sized no bake oatmeal cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions for No Bake Cookies
More No Bake Recipes
When you’re looking to whip up something quick without the oven, yet still wow guests with gorgeous treats, we have more no bake recipes to choose from! Here are a few of our favorites:
How to Make No Bake Cookies
Microwave Rice Krispie Treats
Avalanche Bark
No Bake Cheesecake
Chocolate Protein Balls
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