No Bake Cookie Recipes

No bake cookies are cookies that don't need to be baked in an oven to be eaten and enjoyed. Often times the recipes are quick and simple. While all recipes do not use an oven to be prepared, some recipes may call for microwave use. The recipes are perfect to make with little kids or really kids of all ages but just be sure to keep a close on eye on them as some of recipes to use hot sauces or melted foods that can still burn.

These recipes are very simple for the most part and use quality natural ingredients and are so delicious. Making cookies is one of the most treasured memories I have with my mom when I was young so I wanted to make sure I was able to pass the joy down to my kid. Below are 10 no bake cookies recipes for you and your family to enjoy.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup powdered chocolate drink mix

3 cups rolled oats

2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

These are delicious chocolate cookies that are fun to make but require a grownup help using the stove. First, take a medium sized sauce pan and put over medium heat. Take the milk, salt, sugar and butter and in the pan. Turn up the heat to a boil, let it boil for a full minute. Take the pan off the stove then add and stir the chocolate mix, oats, vanilla and butter peanut butter. Use a teaspoon or table and drop the spoonfuls on wax paper. Wait until cookies are completely cool before storage and consumption.

Ingredients:

1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix

2/3 cup milk

2 cups white sugar

3/4 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups quick cooking oats

This is a fun and simple cookie recipe that everyone in my family just loves- it also uses the stove so make sure everyone is supervised. Place butter, milk and sugar in a large pot and turn the heat into a boil, boiling for 2 full minutes. Turn off the heat and then adding the oats, vanilla and pudding. Stir completely, and then let it sit for 5 minutes. Afterwards drop by the spoonfuls on wax paper

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal

2 cups flaked coconut

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons butter

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

This date ball recipe requires a double boiler and is a bit more complex than the other cookie recipes, but its a great recipe for the Holiday season. We made these at my sons school (omitting the walnuts) with a hot plate even and they came out great!

Start by adding in the sugar, dates, butter, eggs and salt into the double broiler. Stir until mixture is thick. Remove from heat and let it cool. Then add the vanilla, walnuts and cereal. Make sure it is well mix and the form the mixture into small sized balls. Lastly roll the balls in the coconut. Keep refrigerated.

Ingredients:

2-3 cups of rice Krispies cereal

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup honey

I have to say, this is probably one of the easiest no bake cookies you will ever make, but it is by far the stickiest if you use your hands! I love rice crispy treats and always try to make something a bit different with them each time.

Place the vanilla, butter and honey into a bowl and mix. Add cereal, and then wet your hands to make balls. Place balls on wax paper and let chill. You can also add a lollipop stick to them and turn then into lollipop cookie treats as well- yum!

Ingredients:

1 T. vegetable oil

1 12-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips

20 Oreo Double Stuff® cookies
20 Popsicle or lollipop sticks
*Optional * Sprinkles, nuts and/or miniature candies

These no bake cookies are perfect for kids that are a bit older. We made these with fondue pots at my sisters 8 year old daughters birthday party. A total hit!

Stick a popsicles stick in the cream center of the Oreos, then place to the side. Take a small saucepan and bring to a low heat. Add oil and chocolate, stir until melted. Dip the Oreos into the melted chocolate; make sure it is fully coated. Place cookies on wax paper and decorate with optional ingredients. Let sit till cool.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup green creme de menthe

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tablespoon light corn syrup

1 cup powdered sugar
additional powdered sugar for coating

Take the crème de menthe, wafer crumbs, 1 cup sugar, pecans and syrup. Stir until dough is still. Roll the dough in 1" balls. Then roll Combine wafer crumbs, pecans. Roll into 1" balls, then roll balls in the extra powder sugar for coating. Delicious cookies for the holiday season and holiday parties or even gift giving to neighbors, teachers, or other adults.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup maraschino cherries (chopped and drained)

1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups quick cooking oats1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
Finely grounded nuts

Beat together coconut, vanilla, butter, sugar and cherries, and then add the rolled oats. Let it set in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Take the mixture and shape it in 1" balls, then roll the balls into the grounded nuts. Store in an airtight container and place in refrigerator.

Ingredients:

2-1/4 cups rice Krispies cereal

1 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup butter

1 egg, beaten

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Powdered sugar

Melt butter over low heat and large saucepan. Remove and then had the dates and sugar, stirring until well mixed. Return pan to heat and let cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add egg, cook and stir until ingredients are melted. Add cereal and vanilla, and then remove from heat. Stir until well mixed and combined. Drop the cookie mixture by the spoonful unto the powdered sugar and roll into balls.

Ingredients:

2 cups canned chow mein noodles
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup peanuts (salted or unsalted)

1/2 cup raisins

These cookies have several names and can be made in a number of ways- these are my favorite. You can also make them with butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Super easy to make with kids and anotehr one of my favorite no bake cookie options.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave; let cool. Mix in noodles, peanuts and raisins. Cool. Add peanuts, Drop mixture by the spoonful unto wax paper to cool.

Ingredients:

10 large marshmallows

1/2 cup (1 stick) light margarine

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1 cup graham cracker crumbs

Place milk, sugar and margarine in saucepan, let boil for 6 and then remove from heat. Stir and mix nuts, graham cracker and marshmallows, until marshmallows are completely melted. Drop cookies on wax paper to cool.