No-Bake Butterscotch Cookies
No-bake butterscotch cookies are a sweet, chewy, and easy-to-make treat that require no oven time. Made with pantry staples like oats, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips, they’re perfect for quick desserts or nostalgic snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40–55 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, milk, and butter.
- Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it boil for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the butterscotch chips and peanut butter until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the oats and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
- If using add-ins like coconut, nuts, or marshmallows, fold them in now.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the cookies set at room temperature for about 30–45 minutes, or refrigerate for faster setting.
Notes
Refrigerate to speed up setting time.Use certified gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.Swap peanut butter with almond, sunflower seed, or cookie butter as needed.Pulse old-fashioned oats for a quick oat texture if necessary.Stack with parchment between layers to prevent sticking during storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/no-bake-butterscotch-cookies/
