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No Bake Peanut Butter Butterscotch Cookies

With only 3 simple ingredients these easy Butterscotch No Bake Cookies are so quick to put together. Sometimes I just don’t have time to bake desserts so this is a great recipe for a delicious alternative.
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 1/2 cups Corn Flakes cereal

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butterscotch chips and peanut butter.
  • Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the butterscotch mixture over the cereal and gently stir. Be careful not to crush the cereal flakes.
  • Scoop or spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheets forming little mounds of cookies. Alternatively, you can flatten them slightly to make a more "cookie-like" shape.
  • Continue until all the mixture is used.
  • Transfer the cookie sheet to a fridge to allow the cookies to chill and set up.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container either chilled or at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized cookies.
  • You can try different kinds of cereal such as Rice Krispies or Chex. Popcorn would be fun to try! Chow Mein noodles would result in more traditional haystack cookies.
  • For an extra boost of sweetness you could add a cup of mini marshmallows to the peanut butter mixture.
  • Mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract for more flavor. Shredded coconut would also be a fun addition.
  • A drizzle of chocolate over the top of each cookie would bring it to the next level.
  • Top with fun and festive sprinkles for the holidays or other celebrations.
  • Peanut Butter Variation - Switch out the butterscotch chips for peanut butter chips and you will have an extra peanut-buttery treat.
  • Use silicone baking mat or wax paper on the cookie sheet for easy cleanup.
Recipe adapted from Savory Experiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 53mg | Sugar: 5g