When I was growing up, chocolate sandwich cookies were always tucked into the pantry, and my mom knew exactly how to turn them into something special. I remember sitting at the kitchen table, crushing cookies in a bowl while she warmed sweet, creamy peanut butter nearby. This takes me right back to those simple afternoons, just mixing, stirring, and waiting for everything to set in the fridge. My mom always said you don’t need much to make people smile. Trust me on this, these Cookies and Cream No Bake Bites prove her right.
Cookies and Cream No Bake Bites
Equipment
- Food processor or zip-top bag with rolling pin
- Microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheets
- Measuring tools
Ingredients
- 1½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies about 12 cookies
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini white chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by sealing in a bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the peanut butter and honey until smooth and stirrable (30–45 seconds in microwave or 2–3 minutes on low heat). Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies and oats.
- Pour the warm creamy mixture over the dry ingredients.
- Stir thoroughly until evenly coated and sticky. The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers.
- Fold in mini white chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm and fully set.
Notes
- Too crumbly? Add 1 teaspoon honey at a time.
- Too sticky? Chill mixture 10 minutes before rolling.
- Not holding shape? Ensure cream cheese is fully incorporated and mixture is chilled thoroughly.
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CONCLUSION
Between you and me, these Cookies and Cream No Bake Bites remind me of those afternoons when my mom let me be in charge of crushing cookies while she handled the mixing. I still love that creamy center mixed with little bits of chocolate cookie in every chewy bite. My mom always believed the simplest ingredients could create the happiest memories, and I think she was right. Just stir, roll, and let them set, that’s all it takes. Once you make these, they’ll become your go-to treat when you want something sweet and easy.