December 7, 2024

No-Bake Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies

These easy and irresistible No-Bake Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies make the best treat for any occasion. Dress them up with festive sprinkles to add holiday cheer or make a batch for your next road trip. Everyone will enjoy this sweet, salty, and crunchy snack.

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What You’ll Love About No-Bake Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies:

Just 5-ingredients
Buttery, salty, and crunchy
The perfect snack for all occasions
Add sprinkles to make them festive
Simple to make

This was a childhood recipe my besties mom would make for our annual beach trip every summer. We looked forward to these cookies so much, it was the first thing us kids would dive into the second we got to the beach.

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, these cookies are great for summer camping trips, parties, church potlucks, holiday cookies exchanges, and really any occasion.

Christmas is a few weeks away so I dressed up these No-Bake Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies with festive Christmas sprinkles, which look so fun and inviting and will make any holiday table pop with cheer.

My favorite kind of cookie recipe is one that doesn’t require baking and even better when you only have a handful of ingredients to work with. I love that I can whip up a batch of these cookies in under 20-minutes and they are always a hit. Check out my easy steps below!

Looking for another crowd pleaser treat this holiday season? Try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Christmas Crack or my Oatmeal Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars.

Simple Ingredients:

Ingredients for no-bake butterscotch peanut butter cookies. Corn flakes, butterscotch baking chips, creamy peanut butter, Christmas sprinkles, and sea salt.

Corn Flakes- You’ll want to use plain corn flakes not the frosted kind.
Butterscotch baking chips and peanut butter- This combination is key for the prefect flavor and richness.
Sea salt- Add just a touch of sea salt to the top of each cookie for a sweet and salty bite.
Christmas Sprinkles- This is optional depending on the time of year you make them but the sprinkles make them even more fun.

How To Make No-Bake Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies:

See full instructions in recipe card below

Step One. In a large non-stick pan melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter until smooth.

Butterscotch and peanut butter melted in a large non-stick pan.

Step Two. Add corn flakes to the melted butterscotch mixture and toss gently with a spatula to coat cereal well. Spoon heaping tablespoons out on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, then sprinkle the tops with sea salt and sprinkles. Allow the cookies to cool and set.

Butterscotch mixture mixed with corn flakes

No-bake butterscotch peanut butter cookies on a plate.

Recipe Tips:

💡Melting baking chips and peanut butter. Make sure to use a non-stick pan if melting the baking chips and peanut butter on the stove. This will be so much easier when you mix with the corn flakes. You can also melt them in a microwave safe dish and add the corn flakes to a large bowl and mix everything together.
💡Use crunchy peanut butter for extra crunch.
💡Cookie scoop. For larger cookies you can use a large cookie or ice cream scoop.
💡Make sure to add the sea salt and sprinkles before the cookies harden. You’ll want to garnish your cookies with any sprinkles or salt right after placing them on the sheet pan to make sure the toppings stick to the clusters.

Common Questions:

🗨Do I need to store these cookies in the refrigerator?

No. These will keep at room temperature in a sealed container for up to a week. You can place them in the refrigerator if you don’t consume them within the weeks time.

🗨Can I freeze butterscotch cookies?

Yes! These freeze great and come in handy if you’re making batches for the holidays but won’t be sharing them right away. Make sure to thaw completely at room temperature on a cookie sheet before packing them in a container or bag.

🗨What if I don’t like peanut butter?

You can certainly leave it out and add another 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, however, you really don’t taste the peanut butter it just adds another layer of richness.

🗨Can I use another cereal besides corn flakes?

Yes! Rice Krispy cereal is a great substitute. Keep in mind you may need to use more cereal if using rice Krispies.

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