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35 Easy No-Bake Cookies Anyone Can Make

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The Recipe Rebel

Sometimes slaving away over a hot stove is the last thing we want to do. But that doesn’t mean you should miss out on the finer things in life, like making (and eating) a delicious homemade treat. Enter these decadent no-bake cookies that require only a few ingredients, minimal kitchen equipment and zero time in the oven. Oh, and did we mention that these cookie recipes come together in a matter of minutes? Less time cooking = more time eating. So without further ado, check out our favorite easy recipes for no-bake cookies. From peanut butter oatmeal cookies to Funfetti dough balls, there's something for every kind of sweet tooth.


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Minimalist Baker

1. 5-Ingredient, No-Bake Peanut Butter Thumbprints

Soft, chewy and easy to make.

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Sally's Baking Addiction

2. Chocolate Hazelnut No-Bake Cookies

Oven, schmoven. Extra bonus? They take less than ten minutes to whip up.

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Minimalist Baker

3. Vegan Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

A fool-proof recipe.

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Averie Cooks

4. Funfetti Cookie Dough Balls

No eggs means eating these rainbow treats raw is A-OK.

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Minimalist Baker

5. Almond Butter No-Bake Cookies

Gooey almond butter, sunflower seeds and rolled oats? Pure heaven.

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Minimalist Baker

6. 3-Ingredient, No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Medjool dates give these treats their perfectly tender texture.

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Broma Bakery

7. No-Bake Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cookies

Um, cookies for breakfast, anyone?

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Spend With Pennies

8. Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

The perfect combination of chewy, sweet and salty.

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Spend With Pennies

9. No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Oats and cocoa: The ultimate combo.

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Cookie and Kate

10. Chocolate & Coffee No-Bake Cookies

The espresso elevates the chocolate even more.

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Averie Cooks

11. No-Bake Cookie Butter Spread Ginger Molasses Cookies

Secret ingredient: TJ’s Speculoos Spread.

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Averie Cooks

12. No-Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

In a word: yum.

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13. No-Bake Sugar Cookie Truffles

These cheerful bites would make a lovely gift. (If you don’t eat them all yourself, that is.)

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Averie Cooks

14. No-Bake White Chocolate & Mango Cookie Dough Bites

Drizzle white chocolate on top.

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Averie Cooks

15. No Bake Toffee & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Cookie dough, chocolate and toffee?

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Wholesome Yum

16. Low Carb Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

Gold star for crunchy texture.

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17. No-Bake Paleo Almond Butter Cookie Dough Bars

Healthy and totally Instagram-worthy.

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Minimalist Baker

18. Coconut No-Bake Cookies

Vegan and gluten-free bites of chocolatey goodness.

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Pinch of Yum

19. Dark Chocolate Snickers Cookies

Simply adorable and so easy to make.

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Pinch of Yum

20. Cookie Dough Energy Bites

Sweet, crunchy and chocolatey, all in one bite.

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The Big Man’s World

21. Healthy No-Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Got ten minutes? Make these.

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The Almond Eater

22. No Bake Breakfast Cookies

Guaranteed to make your dessert-for-breakfast dream come true.

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Dinner at the Zoo

23. Avalanche Cookies

Another five-ingredient hero.

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Gimme Some Oven

24. S’mores No-Bake Cookies

No fire pit necessary.

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25. No-Bake Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookie for One

Not sharing.

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Life Made Sweeter

26. Banana Nut Breakfast Cookies

Our fave on-the-go, portable breakfast!

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Calm Eats

27. Coconut Cashew Matcha Honey Energy Bites

Vegan, paleo and so pretty.

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The Big Man’s World

28. No-Bake Tiramisu Cookies

Gluten-, dairy-and refined sugar-free.

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Rock Recipes

29. Marshmallow Roll Cookies

Fact: Adding coconut to chocolate is always a good idea.

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Rock Recipes

30. Mars Bar Cookies

A chocolate bar in a cookie? A true gift.

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Rock Recipes

31. Easy Chocolate Coconut Balls

Let's indulge a little, shall we?

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Rock Recipes

32. Moose Farts

Sure, the name isn't too appetizing—but don't knock it until to you try it.

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Food Faith Fitness

33. Sugar-Free, Low-Carb, Keto, No-Bake Cookies

These babies only need six ingredients.

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Food Faith Fitness

34. No-Bake White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

The secret ingredient? Dried pineapple.

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Food Faith Fitness

35. Coconut and Turmeric Cookies

Perfect for those looking for a healthy option!


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