If you have peanut butter and 10 minutes, you’re just one bowl away from the best no-bake Christmas crunch cookies ever.
Introduction
When the holidays get busy and the oven is already full, these no-bake peanut butter Christmas crunch cookies come to the rescue. They’re rich, crunchy, chocolatey, and unbelievably easy. No mixer, no baking, no waiting — just festive flavor in minutes. These cookies are perfect for cookie swaps, last-minute guests, or late-night holiday cravings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup crushed pretzels or cornflakes
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- Optional: holiday sprinkles or chopped peanuts
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Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and peanut butter together (about 45–60 seconds).
- Stir until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
- Fold in cereal, pretzels, and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper.
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
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Method
- No-bake mixing method
- Melt-and-stir technique
- Quick-set cooling method
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Formation (Texture)
- Crunchy: cereal and pretzels
- Creamy: peanut butter base
- Chocolatey: melty pockets throughout
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Why You’ll Love Them
- Ready in 10 minutes
- No oven needed
- Perfect sweet-salty balance
- Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing
- Ideal for holiday trays
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Cookie Lovers Unite
These cookies are loved by:
- Peanut butter fans
- Busy holiday bakers
- No-bake dessert lovers
- Kids and adults alike
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Conclusion
No-bake Peanut Butter Christmas Crunch Cookies prove that holiday magic doesn’t have to be complicated. With one bowl and a few pantry staples, you’ll have a festive treat everyone will ask for again and again.
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Final Thought
When time is short but cravings are real, these cookies deliver big holiday flavor — fast.