No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookie Dough Truffles

Prep: 20 min24 piecesmediumAmerican
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookie Dough Truffles

Rich, no-bake truffles combining creamy peanut butter with chewy oats and sweet coconut, all coated in smooth chocolate. These bite-sized treats capture the irresistible flavor of cookie dough without any eggs or flour, making them safe to enjoy raw. Perfect for parties, holiday gift-giving, or satisfying sweet cravings without turning on the oven. The combination of textures from tender oats, shredded coconut, and crisp chocolate coating creates an indulgent treat that appeals to both kids and adults.

Ingredients

Yield: 24 pieces
  • 1 cup peanut butter
    almond butter1:1nut-freepeanuts-freeadds dairy

    use seed butter instead

    Full guide →
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
    coconut sugar1:1refined-sugar-free

    slightly less sweet

    Full guide →
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup sweetened coconut, shredded
  • 10 ounces chocolate Candiquik or almond bark
    dark chocolate chips1:1refined-sugar-free

    melt with 1 tsp coconut oil

  • coconut or sprinkles(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat peanut butter and brown sugar in stand mixer with paddle attachment until incorporated

  2. 2

    Add vanilla, oats, and coconut and mix until dough comes together

  3. 3

    Scoop 2 tablespoon sized balls onto wax paper lined cookie sheet and roll into balls

  4. 4

    Chill for 30 minutes

  5. 5

    Melt candy according to package directions

  6. 6

    Dip each truffle in chocolate, tap off excess, and place on wax paper

  7. 7

    Top with sprinkles or extra coconut if desired

Tips

Tip 1

Use a cookie scoop for uniform truffle sizes that will coat evenly in chocolate.

Tip 2

Tap the dipped truffles gently on the bowl edge to remove excess chocolate for a cleaner finish.

Tip 3

Chill the formed balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent them from falling apart in warm chocolate.

Good to Know

Storage

Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week or at room temperature for 3 days.

Make Ahead

Can be made 2 days ahead; store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Serve With

Serve at room temperature for best texture, allowing 10 minutes to soften if chilled.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Chill formed balls thoroughly to avoid them falling apart when dipping in chocolate.

Substitutions

Nut-Free Alternatives

peanut butter
almond butter1:1nut-freepeanuts-freeadds dairy

use seed butter instead

Full guide →

General Alternatives

brown sugar
coconut sugar1:1refined-sugar-free

slightly less sweet

Full guide →
chocolate Candiquik
dark chocolate chips1:1refined-sugar-free

melt with 1 tsp coconut oil

Full guide →
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I use quick oats instead of old fashioned?

Yes, quick oats work fine and will create a slightly smoother texture in the finished truffles.

What if my chocolate coating is too thick?

Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to thin the melted chocolate for easier dipping.

How long do these truffles keep?

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or at room temperature for 3 days in an airtight container.