19 No-Bake Cookie Recipes That Will Save the Day

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.

Unconventional made easy and even more tasty! These no-bake treats are guaranteed to have double the peanut butter flavor.

These truffle Oreo balls are not only convenient (no baking required!) but also easy to make with just five ingredients needed. Win-win!

The oh-so-delicious flavors of strawberry, marshmallow, crisp rice and a creamy white chocolate combine to make this sweet, no-bake cereal bar.

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.

Chocolate chips, chocolate cookies and a bit of booze make these two-bite treats great for grown-ups.

A healthy cheesecake alternative that will satisfy your sweet tooth, these creamy bars are held together by a crunchy chocolate crust. Yum!

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.

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.

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!

Trisha's sweet-and-salty dessert squares are easy to transport and perfect on the go.

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.

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.

Enjoy your favorite cookie in truffle form! We dipped eggless oatmeal-raisin cookie dough in a butterscotch coating for the perfect treat.

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.

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.

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)."

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.

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.