How to Make Quick and Easy Cookies - No Bake Peanut Butter Drops and Arkansas Cheese Cookies

Baking homemade cookies really can be a painless affair and it need not take all day. Here are some recipes you can even make with the kids just for fun. Try the No Bake Peanut Butter Drops which even the younger ones can help with. And it's so much fun to eat what they make themselves. But be sure to handle the boiling and handling of hot pots yourself. The Arkansas Cheese Cookies go together in minutes but have to be refrigerated overnight before baking. The kiddos will enjoy laying the sliced dough out on the cookie sheet to "be helpful". It is always good to let the little ones assist in the kitchen when you can. They enjoy it, it is great "bonding" time, they learn about organization, measurements, etc. and they love to eat their own creations. Enjoy your time together!

NO COOK PEANUT BUTTER DROPS

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or creamy--your choice
2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal

In a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, milk, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar and peanut butter have melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cereal. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Cool until firm.

ARKANSAS CHEESE COOKIES

These cookies are quick to stir together and only bake 15 minutes. However, the dough does need to be refrigerated overnight, making this a great make "ahead" recipe.

1/2 lb butter
1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Stir in the flour, nuts, and vanilla. Roll dough in a damp cloth and refrigerate overnight. Slice thin and bake 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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