Sometimes the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven just to satisfy a cookie craving. Luckily, no-bake cookies exist, and they’re here to save the day (and your kitchen from overheating). Whether you’re short on time, feeling lazy, or just trying to keep things easy, these no-bake recipes are the answer. They’re quick, they’re delicious, and best of all, you don’t have to babysit the oven.
No-Bake Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies
These oatmeal raspberry sandwich cookies are quick to make, with no oven required. Made with wholesome oats and raspberries, they hit the spot when you want a sweet snack in no time.
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Brownie Bites
These raw brownie bites pack all the chocolate punch without the oven. Perfect for satisfying a craving quickly, they’re rich, bite-sized, and a breeze to prepare.
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No Bake Chocolate Nutella Thumbprint Cookies with Oat Flour
These Nutella thumbprint cookies deliver that chocolate-hazelnut flavor you love in a no-bake form. Using oat flour keeps things simple, and they’re ready faster than preheating your oven.
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Classic No Bake Cookies
This timeless no-bake treat is a go-to for quick, gooey chocolate and peanut butter flavor with oats. Whip these up in minutes and skip waiting for the oven to heat up.
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3-Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
With just oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup, these no-bake peanut butter cookies are a simple, quick treat that sets in the fridge for a fuss-free dessert without turning on the oven.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cookies
Skip the oven and still get all the fall flavors with these no-bake pumpkin cookies. Oats, pumpkin, and spices come together with a quick chocolate drizzle, perfect for the cooler months.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
These rich, creamy peanut butter bars need just five ingredients and no oven. With layers of peanut butter and chocolate, they make for a quick, indulgent snack.
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No Bake Sugar Cookies
Combining the chewy texture of no-bake treats with the sweetness of sugar cookies, these are easy to put together and have the nostalgic flavors you’re craving, without needing an oven.
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Oreos Covered in Chocolate
If you love Oreos, these chocolate-covered versions are a perfect no-bake option. Simply dip and chill, and they’re ready for holidays or just because you want a fast snack.
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Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
These no-bake chocolate cornflake cakes are easy to make and have that great crunch from the cereal. They’re a quick favorite for potlucks, bake sales, or just when you want a fast treat.
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Healthy Edible Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bites
These quick snickerdoodle cookie dough bites are a great no-bake option when you want a snack that’s easy to whip up. With familiar cinnamon flavor, they’re perfect for on-the-go snacking.
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No Bake Samoa Cookies (Caramel DeLites)
This no-bake take on Samoa cookies brings together caramel, coconut, and chocolate in just 30 minutes. A quick treat for fans of Girl Scout classics, with no oven necessary.
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Bird’s Nest Cookies
These no-bake bird’s nest cookies use puffed rice cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter, topped with mini eggs for a festive treat. Quick to assemble and perfect for spring celebrations.
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Chocolate Vegan No-Bake Tahini Cookies
These tahini-based cookies are sweetened naturally with maple syrup and dates. A simple, no-bake treat that’s quick to make and perfect for chocolate lovers who want something a little different.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Out of eggs or milk? These peanut butter oat bars are the no-bake solution. Covered in chocolate and made with pantry staples, they’re perfect when you need dessert without much effort.
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Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies (No Bake)
Sweet, chewy, and crunchy, these no-bake peanut butter cornflake cookies are ready in under 20 minutes. With only five ingredients, they’re quick to make and impossible to resist.
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No Bake Chow Mein Noodle Cookies
For something crunchy and sweet, these no-bake chow mein noodle cookies fit the bill. Five ingredients and a quick prep make them a great option when you want a fast, sweet snack.
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No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
These no-bake white chocolate cranberry cookies add dried cranberries and pecans to white chocolate and oats. A great choice for holiday trays without needing any oven time.
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Peanut Butter Bon Bons
These peanut butter bon bons combine a creamy peanut butter center with a rich chocolate coating. No baking needed, making them a quick treat for any occasion that calls for something sweet.
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No Bake Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars
These no-bake caramel pretzel crack bars are an easy treat that’s always popular. Use sugar and butter or caramel bits to create a quick, salty-sweet dessert that’s hard to stop eating.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
