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Published on June 28, 2015 | Updated on June 1, 2020 by The BakerMama

No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls

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No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls are a sweet bite-sized treat that’s easy to make and tastes just like everyone’s favorite monster cookie!

No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls - a sweet bite-sized treat that's easy to make and tastes just like everyone's favorite monster cookie!

Wow! I just realized it’s been a month since I’ve posted. With the end of the school year, preparing for our trip to Asia, traveling for 2-1/2 weeks, and jet-lag getting the best of me for the past week, I guess I took a little unintentional break from the blog. I had planned to have all these recipes ready to post before, during and after our trip, but it just didn’t happen and that’s okay. Life happens sometimes and priorities take precedence. It’s felt great to have a little break, but now I’m ready to get back in the swing of things and share all these yummy recipes I have up my sleeve.

No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls - a sweet bite-sized treat that's easy to make and tastes just like everyone's favorite monster cookie!

Like these monster cookie balls! They’re one of our favorite treats right now. The boys love helping me make them and of course, we all love eating them!

SEE HOW THEY’RE MADE:


 

Just six simple ingredients is all it takes to get these balls rolling…

No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls - a sweet bite-sized treat that's easy to make and tastes just like everyone's favorite monster cookie!

No eggs, flour or white sugar yet they still have all the flavor of everyone’s favorite monster cookie. If you’re like me, you might even sneak a few bites from the spoon before rolling them into bite-sized balls that are easy to store and easy to eat…

No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls - a sweet bite-sized treat that's easy to make and tastes just like everyone's favorite monster cookie!No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls - a sweet bite-sized treat that's easy to make and tastes just like everyone's favorite monster cookie!

We keep a container of these yummy little balls in the refrigerator for a quick treat any time of the day. We love eating them cold, especially in the heat of the summer, but you could certainly let them come to room temp and they’ll still hold their form just fine.

No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls - a sweet bite-sized treat that's easy to make and tastes just like everyone's favorite monster cookie!

They’ve got it all going on. Chewy, crunchy, sweet, a little salty and lots of little bits chocolate. So much yum!

Enjoy!

xoxo,

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No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls

★★★★★ 4.8 from 5 reviews
  • Author: Maegan - The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 20
  • Category: Dessert
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No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls are a sweet bite-sized treat that’s easy to make and tastes just like everyone’s favorite monster cookie!


Ingredients

  • 2–1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup mini M&M candies

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, peanut butter, honey and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M candies. Roll dough into 2-tablespoon sized smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or enjoy right away. Once the balls have set, transfer them to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Comments · 73

  1. Ginny says

    July 5, 2015 at 9:45 am

    We’ve got a peanut allergy over here. Think almond butter would work?? Or any other suggestion?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:22 am

      Hi Ginny! Almond butter should definitely work. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Jess m says

      April 25, 2021 at 9:43 am

      Used sunflower butter for my dad because he had a peanut allergy worked out

      Reply
  2. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    July 8, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Maegan, I just loved following along on Instagram! That trip looked AH-MAZING!! I kept showing my hubby pics, and said, “See, they have little kids, and look at the trip of a life time they are taking! We can do that too!!” Seriously, that is so awesome how y’all took that time for yourselves!
    And these little cookie balls will be a beloved treat in my house!!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      July 11, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Jaren! It was certainly the trip of a lifetime. We sure missed our boys, but feel so blessed that they were in such great hands and that we got to spend such quality time with each other. I’m sure your cute crew would love these cookie balls! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Tonia says

    July 12, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Any tip on rolling these so that they don’t stick to your hands and fall apart? Love them just a bit messy to roll.

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      July 12, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Hi Tonia! That’s weird. The oil from the peanut butter or nut butter should coat your hands after rolling the first one so they don’t stick to your hands. You could try spraying your hands with non-stick cooking spray before rolling them to prevent them from sticking. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin says

        April 28, 2021 at 9:10 pm

        I used vinyl gloves that I use with all my baking rolled out perfectly for me!

    • brit says

      February 18, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      a few years too late lol but I refig the dough first and roll 30 min later
      hope this helps πŸ™‚

      Reply
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  5. Ronda says

    August 5, 2015 at 3:16 am

    I have a legume (tree nuts and all beans) I use Sunbutted (sunflower seed butter) in place of peanut butter and it works just as good. Can get all types chunky and smooth. Sunbutter.com…..most grocery and health food stores carry just not all varieties.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      August 5, 2015 at 7:18 am

      That’s great, Ronda! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Melanie says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    These are great! It was so much fun making these with my son. We didn’t have mini m&ms so we used mini Reece’s pieces instead. Using a cookie scoop was an easy way to make a ballish shape without getting messy hands πŸ™‚ thanks for a great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      August 10, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      I’m so glad you and your son had fun making and eating these, Melanie! And thanks so much for the cookie scoop tip! Enjoy! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. melissa ortega says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    If you dont want to use peanut butter it works well with Trader Joes Cookie Butter it has the same texture as peanut butter and is a good replacement. It tastes like ginger cookies

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      August 11, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Love it! Thanks for sharing, Melissa! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Felicia says

    August 13, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Hi,
    We just love these! Thank you so much! My question is, I was having a hard time while mixing them all together, they didn’t stick together very well. Do you have any suggestions to help them form easier.

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      August 13, 2015 at 10:11 am

      Hi Felicia! I love that you love them! That’s so weird they’re not sticking together well for you. Are you using peanut butter or an alternate butter? Maybe try adding a little more peanut butter until you can easily form the mixture into balls. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  9. Lisa Lucito says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Can you provide the nutritional facts. I need protein, sugar amounts, carbs, fibers, calories.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      August 22, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Hi Lisa! I don’t provide nutritional facts, but you can google “nutritional calculator” as there are several great calculators out there for you to calculate it yourself. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

      Reply
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  12. Jana Brown says

    September 6, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    I came across this recipe on facebook and decided to give it a try. I only had peanut butter with honey and wasn’t sure if I should cut back the honey, but just followed the recipe. They turned out great! I have an idea that I’m going to try. I’m going to make them with just the oats, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla. Then dip them into chocolate, sort of a variation on a peanut butter ball.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      September 7, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      Love that idea, Jana! Enjoy!

      Reply
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  15. Desiree' says

    January 19, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Have you ever tried freezing these. I make many things in advance for my kids school lunches. Just curious! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      January 19, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      Hi Desiree! Yes, they freeze great! Just freeze them first on the parchment lined baking sheet until frozen and then transfer to a freezer-safe container or baggie to store until ready to eat. Let thaw at room temperature for about 20 minutes or we even love to eat them frozen! Enjoy!

      Reply
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  17. Robin says

    February 29, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Any thoughts on shipping these?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      February 29, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Hi Robin! As long as they’re sealed and packed well and not shipped in extreme heat, they should ship just great! Lucky recipients! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Lauren says

    April 19, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Hi,

    I used quick cooking oats by accident will that ruin the recipe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      April 19, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      Hi Lauren! No, they should still taste great. They’ll just have a slightly different texture and taste compared to the old-fashioned oats. Enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Jody says

    April 24, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    My kids absolutely love these for an after school snack! This is also an easy no-bake recipe that my older ones can make themselves!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
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  21. Annie says

    June 15, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Hello! I am new to baking, and I was wondering that when it says vanilla, would vanilla extract work?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      June 15, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      Hi Annie! Yes, I’m referring to vanilla extract when I say vanilla. I’ll clarify in the recipe. Thanks for asking! Enjoy! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Daniela says

    June 29, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Hi Maegan!

    They look delicious and I’m planning to make them this weekend!
    My only doubt is whether to use all natural or regular peanut butter, which one do you suggest?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      June 29, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Hi Daniela! I’ve made them with both and they turn great either way, but I usually use the no-stir natural peanut butter. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Shannon says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    So, I just made these and I’m wondering how do you roll them without them sticking to your fingers? Do you dip your fingers into something? It is really hot and humid here in Michigan, so that may play into it a bit too, but just wondering if you have any tips!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      July 25, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Hi Shannon! Yes, the heat might make the dough stickier than normal. You could try spraying your hands with non-stick cooking spray before rolling them or place the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to harden it up a bit before rolling into balls. Hope this helps. Enjoy! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Ashley McDonnell says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    I have made this recipe probably 6-8 times in the last two months! It’s so easy and everyone loves them. Easy to take to barbecues and I’ve given them as part of neighborly thank you’s as well. A crowd pleaser for sure! And, they “keep” well because there isn’t really much that can go bad if left out in the counter etc. They are a good substitute for “regular cookies” also because they aren’t loaded with sugar. Love them!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      July 30, 2016 at 7:40 am

      Yay! I’m so happy you make and enjoy them as much as we do, Ashley! They’re a great go-to sweet treat, aren’t they?! Always a huge hit! Thanks for sharing! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  25. amanda says

    October 31, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    What is the calorie count for these balls?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      November 1, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Hi Amanda! I don’t calculate nutritional values for the recipes on my blog, but you can easily plug the ingredients you use into an online nutrition calculator. Just google β€œfree online nutrition calculator”.

      Reply
      • Monica says

        July 24, 2017 at 8:11 pm

        Someone PLEASE tell us calories per bite!!!! Thanks!! ????

      • Maegan says

        July 25, 2017 at 3:11 pm

        Hi Monica! You can easily plug the exact ingredients you use to make the balls into a free online nutrition calculator to get the calories per bite. I would recommend using: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator

  26. Holly says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    So just curious if I can bake these into cookies? Or are they just to be ate as is?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      December 1, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Hi Holly! I’m not sure how they would hold together when baked as individual cookies, but I have pressed the mixture into a baking pan and baked them as bars and they turn out great! Just bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

      Reply
  27. DEW says

    December 19, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Just wondering if you have an alternative for the peanut butter for those with allergies?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      December 22, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Hi DEW! I suggest another nut butter such as almond butter, if you can eat it. Otherwise, sunflower seed butter or cookie butter would work great too. Enjoy!

      Reply
  28. Chaylean says

    December 20, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    So, I don’t have any vanilla extract. Would that affect the taste or the outcome?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      December 22, 2016 at 12:32 am

      Hi Chaylean! The vanilla is for added flavor, but they’ll still taste great without it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  29. Leeann says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    I find these really stick to my hands and alot gets wasted. Also once rolled they don’t hold well together. Maybe I am missing something?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      January 31, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      Hi Leeann! Oh goodness, that shouldn’t be the case. What kind of peanut butter are you using? Maybe if it has a lot of oil in it, try stirring it really really well. Or you could add more oats until it’s of the right consistency for rolling. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  30. Leeann says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    What kind of peanut butter do you suggests?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      February 6, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      Hi Leeann! I use the no-stir peanut butter. Usually, natural creamy. I’ve used several different brands to make these.

      Reply
  31. Lauren says

    May 26, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    I didn’t have good honey to use, so I subbed the 1/2 cup of honey for a 1/2 cup of sugar and added 1/4 cup of butter. Turned out great!

    Reply
  32. Megan says

    April 5, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    My kids love love love these!! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  33. Blair says

    May 26, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    These are on repeat at my house! I like to have a batch going at all times. They are great to cut that after dinner sweet tooth!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  34. Michele says

    March 28, 2021 at 10:30 am

    I just made these and I added coconut flakes and raisins and took out the m&ms. Can’t wait to enjoy them πŸ˜‹

    Reply
  35. Keely Fiore says

    May 10, 2021 at 10:38 am

    Do you happen to know the Nutritional Facts for this recipe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • The BakerMama says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Hi Keely! I don’t provide nutritional information at this time because everyone uses different brands of ingredients which often have differing nutritional values. I would recommend plugging the ingredients you used into a free online nutrition calculator like: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator Hope this helps. Enjoy!

      Reply
  36. Annette says

    May 15, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    Anyone know the Nutritional facts on these

    Reply
    • The BakerMama says

      May 15, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Annette! I don’t provide nutritional information at this time because everyone uses different brands of ingredients which often have differing nutritional values. I would recommend plugging the ingredients you used into a free online nutrition calculator like: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator Hope this helps. Enjoy!

      Reply
  37. Bru says

    June 1, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Do you have to have honey or can you use
    Surgar and do you have to use chocolate chips
    Or can you leave those out

    Reply
    • The BakerMama says

      June 8, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      Hi Bru! You need the honey or a similar in texture substitute (like agave or maple syrup) to help bind the balls together. You can definitely leave the chocolate chips out. Enjoy!

      Reply

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