No-Bake 4-Ingredient Chocolate Cookies
Rich, fudgy, and incredibly easy to make, these no-bake 4-ingredient chocolate cookies come together in minutes using simple pantry staples. Naturally sweetened and gluten-free, they’re the perfect wholesome treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 16 cookies
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut butter (not coconut oil)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder, sifted
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut butter, and maple syrup or honey until smooth.
- Add sifted cacao powder and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
- Scoop out spoonfuls of dough and roll into small balls.
- Place balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a fork to gently press and flatten each ball into a cookie shape.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat.
Notes
- Do not substitute coconut oil for coconut butter; the texture won’t set properly.
- Use a splash of vanilla for enhanced flavor.
- For nut-free, swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add-ins like chopped nuts or coconut flakes add texture.
- Best enjoyed chilled as they soften at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
