19 No-Bake Cookie Recipes That Will Save the Day
Too hot to bake? From cookies and bars to chocolate-dipped, truffle-inspired treats, these sweets will satisfy any craving.
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Our Best No-Bake Cookie Ideas
Everyone loves gooey, fresh-baked cookies, whether you make them for a cookie swap, as holiday treats or just for the heck of it. But, what do you do when it's too hot to bake? Or you're short on time? We’ve rounded up our best no-bake cookie recipes to prove you can whip up an indulgent dessert with ingredients you probably have sitting in your pantry, no oven necessary. For starters, these peanut butter-chocolate cookies take just minutes of work; most of the time is spent waiting for them to harden into the rich, nutty, chocolaty delights that they are.
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Oreo Balls
These truffle Oreo balls are not only convenient (no baking required!) but also easy to make with just five ingredients needed. Win-win!
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No-Bake Healthy Strawberry-Almond Cereal Bars
The oh-so-delicious flavors of strawberry, marshmallow, crisp rice and a creamy white chocolate combine to make this sweet, no-bake cereal bar.
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No-Bake "Cow Pile" Cookies
Katie’s classic cookies are an easy, kid-friendly delight. She forms a quick batter of rolled oats, peanut butter and cocoa powder. The hardest part? Waiting for them to firm up before you dig in.
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No-Bake Chocolate Bourbon Balls
Chocolate chips, chocolate cookies and a bit of booze make these two-bite treats great for grown-ups.
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Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
A healthy cheesecake alternative that will satisfy your sweet tooth, these creamy bars are held together by a crunchy chocolate crust. Yum!
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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies with Oats and Flaxseeds
No artificial sweeteners here! These tasty cookies rely on honey and golden raisins for a burst of natural sweetness. On top of oats, crunchy peanut butter, flax seeds and shredded coconut help create an extra-hearty bite.
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Healthy No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
One of these decadent bars is enough to satisfy any craving. They're so super chocolaty and packed with peanut butter that you won't believe they're lower in calories than other, similar bars.
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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Truffles
The cinnamon and white chocolate in these eggless, cookie-inspired truffles are an amazing duo. These truffles make a great gift for friends and family, but make a few extras for snacking, too!
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No-Bake Chocolate-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Squares
Trisha's sweet-and-salty dessert squares are easy to transport and perfect on the go.
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No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
When you're craving cheesecake but don’t want to turn the oven on, whip up a batch of these Key lime bars. They’re rich, refreshing and surprisingly chocolatey.
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No-Bake Rocky Road Bars
These delicious squares are layered with crushed pecans, walnuts, graham crackers, and chocolate chips for a sweet, satisfying snack. Top them off with a generous dollop of marshmallow frosting.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough
Enjoy your favorite cookie in truffle form! We dipped eggless oatmeal-raisin cookie dough in a butterscotch coating for the perfect treat.
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Chocolate Toffee No-Bake Cookies
Nancy’s extravagant cookies are full of ooey, gooey goodness. She combines melted chocolate and peanut butter, then bulks up the cookies with oats and toffee.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
This is basically Trisha's favorite chocolate chip cookie batter recipe, but she's replaced the egg with applesauce so you get the same great flavor without the raw egg. Freeze the little balls of dough before dipping them in chocolate-almond bark, which helps them set quickly. If you use regular milk chocolate, add a bit of coconut oil and it'll achieve the same goal.
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No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies
Katie's addictive cookies require just four ingredients — ones you likely already have in your pantry. She warns, "Be careful, they're addictive! You might want to make an extra batch (or two)."
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No Bake Chewy Truffle Cookies
These chewy sweet cookies start with dried dates for a natural sweetness, instead of the traditional combination of milk and sugar, and then get mixed with some cocoa, reduced-fat peanut butter and ground whole wheat graham crackers for a quick satisfying treat.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
You’ll be amazed by Ree’s peanut butter bars — not only are they delicious, they’re also made from pantry ingredients! Ree uses crushed vanilla wafers to form the basis of her decadent bar, then adds a ton of chocolate and peanut butter to make it extra yummy.
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Coconut Carrot Cake No-Bake Cookies with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting
These no-bake cookies are naturally gluten-free, grain-free and vegetarian, and they are easily made vegan with a vegan cream cheese. The best part? Built-in portion control. You can make a big batch, then store the cookies in the refrigerator for up to three days, or store them in the freezer for even longer — the cream cheese frosting will be a little hard, but still absolutely delicious.
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