No-bake cookies take the heat off of making sweet treats. Serve up some PB&J bites, rum balls or mint sandwich cookies at your next get-together.
39 No-Bake Cookies That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Updated on Sep. 28, 2024
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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookie recipe brings back fond memories of my mom. They were her favorite, and she always made a batch when she knew company was coming. —Jacquie McTaggart, Independence, Iowa
You’ll win hearts—and maybe a ring—with this recipe for Marry Me cookies. It’s loaded with two kinds of chocolate!
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Raspberry Coconut Balls
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois
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Coconut Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
9 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple yet satisfying coconut cookie recipe has been around for generations. Pressing a fork into the top gives the look of an old-fashioned washboard. —Tommie Sue Shaw, McAlester, Oklahoma
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Fruity No-Bake Cookies
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Keep your kitchen cool with this freezer no-bake cookie recipe made with fruity cereal. They’re extra sweet and even more fun for kids to help make. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
No need to turn on the oven! Make no-bake peanut butter cookies with just six simple ingredients. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
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Almond-Pecan Date Truffles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some of the spices and nuts to suit our taste. My dad was a beekeeper and Mom always made a coconut date ball for Christmas. The truffles remind me of past Christmases and are ideal for something quick yet festive on a holiday tray. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
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PB&J Bites
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These no-bake cookies are fun to make and fun to eat! For a change of pace, replace the jam with Nutella and the rolled oats with sugar or crushed puffed rice cereal. —Kelly Ward, Stratford, Ontario
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Rum Balls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a time and give them to my neighbors for Christmas—Audrey Larson, Bloomington, Minnesota
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Salted Butterscotch & Pecan No-Bakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was deciding what type of no-bake cookie recipe to make for a Christmas swap, I opted for something with coconut, pudding mix and salted caramel. Boxed, these could make a great gift as well. I like to drizzle caramel over the tops of the cookies before serving for a special touch. —Stacey Ritz, Sudbury, Ontario
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Easy Mint Thins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My friends often try to guess the ingredients, but I never tell them how simple they are to make. They taste just like the Girl Scout cookie, and they're perfect for Christmas and bake sales. —Jennifer Setser, Morgantown, Indiana
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Crunchy Apricot-Coconut Balls
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My Mom gave me this no-bake cookie recipe years ago when she included them on her Christmas buffet. I can’t believe how simple they are to make. —Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida
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M&M Pretzel Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids and grown-ups alike adore these sweet and crunchy no-bake cookies. Add more candy for lovers of M&M's, or toss in a few additional pretzels for an extra-salty bite. —Madison Allen, Destrehan, Louisiana
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Yummy Cracker Cookies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These treats are my family’s favorite. In fact, it seems no matter how many I make, they always disappear too soon! —D. Weaver, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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Holiday Rum Balls
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to make and pack a festive punch. — Diane Duschanek, Council Bluffs, Iowa
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Lemon Tea Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family since the 1950s, when my mother got it from a French friend in her club. —Phyllis Dietz, Westland, Michigan
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Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch, but nuts, toasted coconut or candied pineapple could do the job, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
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Chocolate Rum Balls
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Roll these truffle-like rum balls in crushed Oreos to get just the right amount of crunch. They can be made three days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. I also tuck some in the freezer!
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Cherry-Coconut Slices
Total Time
20 min
Servings
32 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother got this no-bake cookie recipe from a woman named Emmie Oddie, a well-known home economist in Canada who had a column in a farming newspaper. Oddie would test reader recipes in her own kitchen and write about it. These tasty sweets are so rich that you need only a small piece. —Judy Olson, Whitecourt, Alberta
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Easy Cinnamon Thins
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When a co-worker’s husband came home from Iraq, we had a potluck for him. These cookies with coarse red sugar matched our patriotic theme. —Janet Whittington, Heath, Ohio
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Butterscotch Pecan Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Butterscotch pecan cookies have a rich buttery flavor. No one will guess they started from convenient cake and pudding mixes. — Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana
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Mint Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Canned frosting, peppermint extract and chocolate candy coating quickly turn crackers into these wonderful little no-bake cookies. My children and I like to assemble them for parties and holidays. I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we do. —Melissa Thompson, Anderson, Ohio
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Coconut Rum Balls
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread and can be packaged in a decorative tin as a gift. I substituted coconut rum for the traditional rum and added shredded coconut. —Jana Walker, Macomb, Michigan
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No-Bake Ginger Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my favorite desserts in England was a cake featuring chocolate and ginger. When I came home, I tried creating different recipes using these flavors. This is easy to make and tastes fantastic! —Jennifer Warner, Rochester, Minnesota
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Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This no-bake cookie recipe is my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookies freeze well, so it's easy to keep some on hand for last-minute munching. In summer, I often make them larger to use for ice cream sandwiches. —Mary Rempel, Altona, Manitoba
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Black Forest Icebox Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These rich chocolate wafers are the perfect complement to the creamy filling's sweet-tart tones. Chill for up to four hours; any longer and the wafers get too soft to pick up with your hands. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a different version of a traditional recipe. I love these soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. — Clarice Schweitzer, Sun City, Arizona
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My secret to these rich no-bake cookies? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
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Cherry No-Bake Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added almond extract and voila! I won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan
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No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago, a friend gave me a recipe for chocolate peanut treats that didn't require baking. I thought it was a quick and clever way to whip up a batch of sweet snacks without heating up the kitchen, and I started making different variations. This one includes luscious Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts. Yum! —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
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Key Lime Pie Balls
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The classic creamy filling, graham cracker crust and burst of lime are all mixed together in every bite of this no-bake cookie recipe. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Homemade Butterfinger Bites
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it, mix it with peanut butter and coat the balls with chocolate, you get a softer, denser version of a Butterfinger bite. Who knew? They’re delicious! —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Gooey Caramel-Topped Gingersnaps
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Making these cookies is therapeutic for me. And they are always quite popular at fundraisers. If you’d like, you can make variations by using different nuts.
—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the microwave means they're super easy and fun to mix with the kids. —Savanna Chapdelaine, Orlando, Florida
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S’mores No-Bake Cookies
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s no easier way to get that s’mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these no-bake cookies together and chill till you’re ready to share. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Coconut Christmas Mice
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Off-the-charts cuteness makes it nearly impossible for guests to resist these fluffy, coconutty treats. Luckily, they’re really easy to make—no oven needed. Merry Christ-mouse to you! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
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Church Window Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These church window cookies are a hit with kids—the little ones just love the colored marshmallows! —Emmilie Gaston, Wabash, Indiana
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Peanut Butter Penguins
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
32 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Could these be any more adorable? To treat your guests to this chocolaty, peanut buttery goodness, just cover Nutter Butter cookies with chocolate and decorate! They’re a lot of fun to make and even more fun to eat. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
