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Little Dairy On The Prairie » Recipes » Course » Desserts » Cookies » Peanut Butter No-Bake Cereal Cookies Recipe

Peanut Butter No-Bake Cereal Cookies Recipe

Created by Amy Engberson 22 Comments

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Cereal Cookies are so EASY to make since they’re a no-bake recipe! Kid’s go CRAZY for them, and adults love the classic no bake cookies combination of peanut butter and chocolate!

four no bake cereal cookies stacked on top of each other on a white plate.
Cereal Cookies perfect for packing in lunches!

My kids LOVE cold cereal! They have their favorites and if I bring home a new kind they usually turn up their noses before they even try it! Kids!

This is usually when I wonder what to do with unwanted cereal? These cookies are the perfect home for them! I even add the crumbs from the bottom of the bag or box!

No Bake Cookies are seriously the BEST cookies ever! They save my life all the time because they’re so quick and easy to make.

Oh, and if you’re looking for no bake cookies without oatmeal, this is for you!

two cookies that have chocolate chips in them on a piece of lined paper with two wooden pencils
Use any non-fruity cereal you have around!

INGREDIENTS IN NO BAKE CEREAL COOKIES

I bet you already have most, if not all, of the ingredients on hand already. I’m going to give you some suggestions for substitutes just incase!

We almost always buy Malt O Meal cereal in those big old bags. My kids love it and it’s way less expensive than buying it in boxes.

  • Peanut Butter – crunchy or creamy. I’ve never tried using all-natural so I can’t say how it will work.
  • Granulated Sugar – I wouldn’t try brown sugar in this recipe
  • Light Corn Syrup – I’ve never tried using honey in this recipe, but I’ve heard it works well in recipes like this. Substitute one cup of honey for one cup of corn syrup.
  • Vanilla – It’s going to add extra flavor. You could try almond extract instead, use 1/2 tsp. Or just leave it out if you don’t have either.
  • Cereal – My favorite is any chocolate malt o meal cereals (Coco-Dyna Bites, Coco Roos, or Peanut Butter Cups) You can use any non-fruity variety. Think cornflakes, Life, Special K, Chex, Cheerios, or any of those kinds of cereal.
  • Chocolate Chips – Semi-sweet, or milk chocolate. You can even use a chopped up candy bar.

HOW TO MAKE COOKIES WITH CEREAL

Trust me! This is easy! There is one REALLY important thing to know though!

Little Dairy on the Prairie Pro Tip: DO NOT cook the peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar too long! If you do the cookies will be hard!

STEP 1: Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

STEP 2: Measure cereal in a large measuring cup or bowl. Set aside.

a green and white dutch oven with peanut butter, white sugar, and corn syrup

STEP 3: Melt peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar over medium heat only until melted and combined. This is where you have to remember to only cook it until the peanut butter is melted and smooth. Don’t bring it to a boil.

STEP 4: Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir

a white and green dutch oven pan with peanut butter mixture topped with cocoa and peanut butter puffs cereal

STEP 5: Pour cereal into peanut butter mixture. Gently stir so the cereal doesn’t get crushed.

peanut butter cookie mixture in a pan topped with chocolate chips

STEP 6: Add chocolate chips and gently stir only until they are mixed throughout the cookies. Too much stirring will make the whole thing a really chocolaty mess, which really isn’t that bad of a thing!

no bake peanut butter cereal cookies on a wax paper lined cookie sheet

STEP 7: Using a cookie scoop drop cookies on a prepared baking sheet. If desired you can sprinkle the tops of cookies with sea salt. It’s yummy!

STEP 8: Let sit until cooled.

PEANUT BUTTER DESSERT RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

If you’re into recipes like these easy peanut butter cookies you’re going to love these other easy peanut butter dessert recipes too!

  • Peanut Butter Popsicles – Made with Greek yogurt
  • Peanut Butter Banana Brownies – best way to use brown bananas
  • Pretzel Peanut Butter Bark – easy homemade candy
  • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies – crispy on the edges and gooey in the middle
  • Avalanche Popcorn – made with puff corn
  • Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Sauce – perfect dessert sauce
a stack of three cereal cookies on a white piece of lined paper
Peanut Butter and chocolate are always a winning combination!

CEREAL COOKIES RECIPE

If you’re looking for the best no bake cookie recipe, this is it! This a great way to use up leftover cereal. They’re especially good in the summer because they don’t melt!

four no bake cereal cookies stacked on top of each other on a white plate.

No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Cookies

No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are so easy to make and only require a few ingredients! This recipe is the best no bake cookie recipe without milk or oats! Dessert has never been easier!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cookies
Keyword: Cereal cookies, Cereal Cookies Recipe, No Bake Peanut Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups cereal
  • 1 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Measure cereal in a large measuring cup or bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar over medium heat only until melted and combined.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir.
  • Pour cereal into peanut butter mixture. Stir.
  • Add chocolate chips. Gently stir. They will start to malt so if you stir too much they will completely melt into the cookies instead of having whole pieces of chocolate.
  • Using a cookie scoop drop cookies on prepared baking sheet. If desired you can sprinkle the tops of cookies with sea salt. It’s yummy!

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Cookies will keep for up to three days. I haven’t ever tried freezing these cookies but I think it would be fine!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, No Bake

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  1. Amanda says

    August 31, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    These look so incredible!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      August 31, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      Thanks Amanda! They are so easy and always a hit with the kiddos! Can’t beat that!

      Reply
  2. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    August 31, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    These look SO good and I love the ease of no-bake!

    Reply
  3. Allison Waken says

    August 31, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    Yum! These look so good and so simple! I can’t wait to try these with my boys! [client]

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:29 am

      They are the easiest thing ever to make! And I happen to know that boys gobble them right up!

      Reply
  4. Dee says

    September 1, 2017 at 8:17 am

    My kids love coming home to homemade treats, and I love that these are so easy. Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:20 am

      Some days easy treats are the only way to go! The kids love these too!

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    September 1, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    How cute! My kids would love this as a lunch box treat. I love how it is no-bake.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:30 am

      They are the best for packing in lunchboxes because they don’t melt, get smashed, or crumble! The kids are always happy to find a little treat in their lunchboxes!

      Reply
      • Almira says

        January 17, 2021 at 9:03 pm

        I can not get my “ookies to to sef I used peanut butter caramel chips score chips I cooked it & then poured it over cornflakes BUT IT WON’T SET IT IS JUST CRUMBS HOW CAN I FIX IT PLEASE

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        • Amy Engberson says

          January 20, 2021 at 10:41 am

          Hmmmm! I use peanut butter from a jar, not peanut butter chips. They have completely different consistencies and will give you different results. I suggest trying them again using peanut butter from a jar. Smooth or chunky, either on will work. Let me know if you have any other questions.

          Reply
  6. Cookilicious says

    September 1, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    I think I will make this for my husband’s birthday this month as he loves peanut butter!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Happy Birthday to your husband! Chocolate and peanut butter are always a great way to celebrate!

      Reply
  7. Jagruti says

    September 1, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Nice Peanut butter cup cookies, and the great thing is, it’s so easy to prepare. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Yes! No bake cookies are one of my lifesavers! They are so easy and so darn yummy!

      Reply
  8. Dahn says

    September 1, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    Peanut butter cups in a cookie sounds amazing. Making them no-bake makes it a winning combination .. looks great

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Thanks Dahn! I’ll take peanut butter cups any way I can get them!

      Reply
  9. Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    September 1, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    This is an awesome idea! So delicious and so easy!

    Reply
  10. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

    September 6, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Adding this to my kids lunches!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 7, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      They are always a hit in my kids lunches too!

      Reply
  11. Cathy Trochelman says

    September 6, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    Ohhhh yum! These are so dangerous!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 7, 2017 at 5:40 pm

      I seriously can’t be left alone with them or they disappear!

      Reply
Hi I’m Amy! Welcome to my stinky farm life where my days are filled with chasing kids and cows! It’s all about simply delicious food around here! If you leave my house hungry…it’s your own fault! Read More..

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