Creating the No Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and powdered sugar. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
2. Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold in Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much; this will keep the cake light and airy.
4. Layer the Cake: In a 9×9 inch or a similar-sized dish, start layering. Spread a layer of the peanut butter mixture on the bottom.
5. Add Cookies: Place a layer of chocolate wafer cookies over the peanut butter mixture. You may need to break the cookies to fit them nicely.
6. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of the peanut butter mixture, followed by another layer of cookies. Continue this until the dish is full, ending with the peanut butter mixture on top.
7. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
8. Serve: Before serving, garnish with chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.

These steps are designed to help you effortlessly create a stunning dessert that tastes as good as it looks!