I love cookies.
And I love quick, simple recipes.
This recipe for gluten-free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Drops, is all 3 things, rolled up into one tasty little no-bake cookie. I’ve made a No-Bake Cookie in the past that were chocolate, but when I saw this one, it caught my eye. It had peanut butter, but no chocolate in it. I think it would be great with some chopped salted peanuts added to it as well (next time). These cookies, although they contain peanut butter, actually have a caramel flavour to them, at least that’s what we all tasted. Give them a try, and let me know your thoughts.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Drops
Yield:
3-4 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup milk
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups Gluten-Free certified quick cook oats
Instructions
Notes
Source: Christmas-cookies.com
Kim-Cook it Allergy Free says
Wow! This recipe looks wonderful! How totally simple! I love the ingredients and can only imagine how good these will be! 😉
Amy says
Is there an ingredient that I could substitute for the oats? I have a celiac reaction even to the certified GF oats.
Jeanine says
@Kim-Cook it Allergy Free, Thanks, Kim! Simple & kid friendly. Win, Win. 🙂
Jeanine says
@Amy, Amy, I haven't tried it, but you could try substituting with quinoa flakes, or GF crispy rice cereal (or a 50/50 mix quinoa/rice cereal?), Or even add flaked coconut to the mixture, until you have the same amount as the oats you're replacing. Let me know if you try any of these, I'd like to hear how they worked. 🙂
laurie says
Yummy…like Amy I react to oats. I think flaked coconut, dried cranberries, gf cornflakes, and even chopped nuts would be amazing. I'm getting the saucepan out to tonight!
Jeanine says
@laurie, That sounds like a fantastic combination, Laurie! Let me know how they work for you.
laurie says
Just made them. Substituted gf rice and corn cereal, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries instead of oats. So addictive and yummy. Delicious with a cup of tea. Thank you!
Katie C. says
Oh, these look amazing, and I bet I could use Sunbutter in place of the Peanut butter to make them even friendlier. 🙂 Thanks, as always, Jeanine! 🙂
Rhonda says
Perfect! I am not feeling like making a trip into town and just happen to have everything on hand to make these 😉
Jeanine says
@laurie, Yeah, Laurie! Thanks for letting me know how the substitutions worked for you, that's awesome! Glad you're enjoying them.
Jeanine says
@Katie C., You're welcome, Katie. I haven't tried them with sunbutter, but it should work. If you try it, please let me know. 🙂
Tasha says
I have made these several times and they are so addicting! I replaced it with Sunbutter ~ a hit with everyone … even my hubby!
Jeanine says
@Rhonda, And that's exactly why this recipe appealed to me, Rhonda. Simple enough, and made with pantry staples. Enjoy them!
Gina, Gluten Free says
YUM! Those would be incredible drizzled in chocolate!! (chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven!)
mamajuliana says
I made these this evening for 'dessert.' My husband and children approved. I could tell because they are almost gone!
betty r says
These look mighty good Jeanine, what a great snack! My son loves peanut butter, and he would love me even more if I made these drops:)
Blue Lou says
LOVE your recipes!!!! Youve made the switch to GF easier for me!
As Good As Gluten says
I love the variety and simplicity of your recipes, so I nominated you for a blog award – Versatile Blogger Award!
http://asgoodasgluten.blogspot.com/2011/03/versatile-blogger-award.html
Cindy says
Just made these peanut butter drop cookies (using regular quick oats). DELISH!!!
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@Gina, Gluten Free, drizzled in chocolate would be PERFECT! 🙂
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@mamajuliana, Perfect! An empty plate is a good indicator. 🙂
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@betty r, Aw, Betty, I'm sure he couldn't love you more, but would probably really appreciate them.
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@The Addicted Baker, Your cookies look amazing as well! Peanut butter & chocolate do go great together.
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@Blue Lou, Thank you so much for the award, I appreciate it. So glad that the change has been easier for you too, besides reading every label of everything you're going to consume, it's not so bad. 🙂
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@As Good As Gluten, Well, thank you very much! I appreciate it, and am honoured. 🙂
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@Cindy, Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the, Cindy!
Elizabeth, blogging for SunButter says
Katie and Jeanine too of course,
I'm eager to hear how the SunButter variation turns out! Thanks for another yummy recipe.
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@Elizabeth, blogging for SunButter, I'm hoping someone tries it. Otherwise, I may have to find some and give it a try, my daughter would love to be able to take these to school. With peanut butter she can't, but sunbutter isn't a problem.
Tasha says
@ Jeanine … I tried it with Sunbutter! It’s delicious!!! Not sure how it tastes with pb so can’t compare.
Michelle says
Mmmm, these are yummy. And, these are perfect for my mom, she can't have a lot of chocolate and she's going to really like the caramel/peanut flavor, too. Gotta go make another batch for tonight. Thanks again!
Jeanine - The Baking Beauties says
@Michelle, Sounds great, Michelle. It's nice to have a great cookie without chocolate, I hope your Mom enjoyed them.
Jen says
Admittedly, I am not much of a baker, much less a GF baker. Not sure what went wrong here…I have worked with GF batters/mixes before so I am aware of the “gentle” or “quick” handling they usually require…but I guess I couldn’t go fast enough? I was able to “drop” one cookie, but after that, the mixture fell apart in the saucepan and I was left with very delicious “granola.” Too bad…I was really hoping these could be something we keep around the house for an emergency “sweet treat.”
Rebecca B. says
Oh my goodness, those look good! Just what I’m in the mood to make tomorrow! Thank you. I can always count on your recipes.
Jeanine says
Thanks, Rebecca! Hope you enjoy them! They are almost too easy to make. 😉
Beverly Fullerton says
i copied off your christmas cookie book,love the peppermint white chocolate
cookies,the chocolate chip were pretty good too, but best of all i went and
found your receipe for sandwich bread, it is the first bread that has come out
like you said it would i did mess up with first loaf as it had no flavor, well if you
leave out the salt it will do that, second loaf is great raises without falling is moist
and has a great flavor,you must be one smart COOKIE ha thanks