No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars | Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipe (2024)

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These No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars are so chewy, rich and delicious! You’d never guess that this decadent dessert is made with just 3 ingredients! It’s not only delicious, it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare!

If you love marshmallow treats like we do, be sure to also try our Chewy No-Bake Nutter Butter Bars.

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No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars

I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes. My boys and their buddies couldn’t get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Yes, you use an entire package of Oreo Cookies, but what you get in return is a marshmallow-y Oreo treat that is worth every bite. Surprise the kids (and yourself) with this one, they’ll be all smiles, Enjoy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Only 3 Ingredients. One of my favorite things about this recipe is there’s only 3 ingredients you need to pick up from the grocery stores!
  • Quick and Easy. Start to finish, you can get this recipe made in about 15 minutes.
  • Great For Parties. These sweet squares are easy to transport to any party or occasion where dessert is needed.

Try my Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe too! Be sure to follow Picky Palate on Instagram for daily recipe inspiration!

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What You’ll Need

Here are the 3 ingredients needed to make this easy no bake dessert. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details and instructions.

  • Oreo Cookies– You can use the regular Oreos or Double Stuf or even Mega if you like.
  • Marshmallows– I used the full size large marshmallows for this recipe. Find marshmallows in the baking section of the grocery store. I’ve also made this recipe using mini marshmallows. You’ll use 7 cups of mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons of butter if using mini.
  • Butter– I generally use salted butter for my recipes, unsalted works just fine too.
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How To Make No Bake Cookies and Cream Bars

Crush Oreos. Place all of the Oreos in a food processor or blender and mix until ground. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a high powered blender or even put the Oreo Cookies inside a large zipock and use a rolling pin to crush. I’ve used all methods. It’s great if there are some Oreo’s that aren’t fully crushed. Gives some good texture to the bars.

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Melt Marshmallows. Melt marshmallows and butter in microwave in a large heat proof bowl until puffed, about 1 1/2- 2 minutes. You can also melt the marshmallows and butter over the stovetop in a large pot if desired. If using a pot over stovetop melt over medium to medium low heat and stir contantly until melted.

Note. If using large marshmallows, you use 5 cups large marshmallows and 4 tablespoons butter. If using mini marshmallows, use 7 cups mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons butter. You can melt butter and marshmallows in a large heatproof bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2-2 minutes, or over stovetop in a large pot over medium heat stirring until melted.

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Combine Cookies and Melted Marshmallows. Working quickly, pour the ground cookies into the melted puffed marshmallows. Marshmallows will begin to set up pretty quick.

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Transfer Mixture To Pan. Mix quickly and press into an 8×8 inch pan and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

Recipe Tips For Success

  • Measure Out Ingredients In Advance. Make sure you measure out your ingredients before starting. Once the marshmallow mixture is melted, you need to work quick.
  • Use Fresh Marshmallows. Check your mini marshmallows to make sure they’re fresh and soft. Sometimes when they’ve sat in the pantry for too long, they get hard.
  • Plastic Knife. Use a plastic knife to cut into squares to prevent sticking. I cut into squares before the treats get to room temperature. Still somewhat soft makes for easier cutting.
  • Grease Hands. Use a little softened butter or cooking spray on your hands to press warm treats into pan. Prevents it sticking to your hands.
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How To Serve

Serve bars room temperature on a cake stand or individual plates. Use a plastic knife to cut into squares while bars are still semi-soft or use a sharp knife that’s been buttered or sprayed with cooking spray. These cookie bars are so perfect for any dessert party, birthdays, holidays. So easy and everyone really loves them!

Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 days for best tasting results. I don’t recommend freezing or refrigerating these bars.

Try More Easy Marshmallow Desserts

  • Popcorn Rice Crispy Treats
  • Pretzel Rice Krispie Treats
  • S’mores Rice Krispie Treats

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No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars

These No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars are so chewy, rich and delicious! You'd never guess that this decadent dessert is made with just 3 ingredients!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 9 squares

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Jenny

Cost: $25

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Equipment

  • Microwave

  • food processor

  • mixing bowl

  • mixing spoons

  • plastic knife

  • parchment paper

  • rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • One 16 oz package of Oreo
  • 5 cups Large Marshmallows or use 7 cups mini marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons if using mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Place Oreos in food processor and pulse until ground.

  • Melt marshmallows and butter in microwave in a large heat proof bowl until puffed, about 1 1/2- 2 minutes. If using the stovetop method to melt your marshmallows, place butter into large pot over medium heat to melt. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Remove from heat and pour in ground Oreo Cookies. Stir to combine then transfer to a parchment lined or greased 8×8 inch baking pan. Note: If using mini marshmallows, measure out 7 cups of mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons of butter.

  • Let set up for 10 minutes.Use plastic knife to cut bars into squares to prevent sticking.

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Notes

  • Mini Marshmallows. If you’re using mini marshmallows, you’ll need 7 cups mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons of butter.
  • Stovetop Method. If you’d like to melt your marshmallows over the stovetop, place butter into a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add marshmallows, stirring until melted.
  • Measure Out Ingredients In Advance. Make sure you measure out your ingredients before starting. Once the marshmallow mixture is melted, you need to work quick.
  • Use Fresh Marshmallows. Check your large or mini marshmallows to make sure they’re fresh and soft. Sometimes when they’ve sat in the pantry for too long, they get hard.
  • Plastic Knife. Use a plastic knife to cut into squares to prevent sticking. I cut into squares before the treats get to room temperature. Still somewhat soft makes for easier cutting.
  • Grease Hands. Use a little softened butter or cooking spray on your hands to press warm treats into pan. Prevents it sticking to your hands.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 4mg

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FAQs

What to do with no bakes that didn t set? ›

How Do You Fix Gooey No-Bake Cookies? Freeze them. Once you have added the peanut butter and oats, the only option to fix gooey no-bake cookies is to freeze them so they will hold together enough that you can eat them. It might not be perfect, but it's not the end of the world and they will still be delicious!

Why are my no bakes falling apart? ›

A: Chances are if the no-bakes turned out dry and crumbly it was because you overcooked them.

What makes no bakes dry? ›

If you've glanced at other no-bake cookie recipes then you'll see how important it is to boil the sugar mixture long enough which will help the cookies to set. Boiling too long will cause the cookies to be dry and crumbly. However, if you don't boil long enough the cookies will not set and will be runny.

Where is Oreo secret recipe? ›

History. The campaign was inspired by the actual Svalbard Global Seed Vault. In October 2020, Nabisco announced on social media that it had created a small concrete bunker in Svalbard, Norway to preserve the Oreo recipe in the event that the 2018 VP1 asteroid impacted the Earth on November 2 or 3, 2020.

What causes no bake cookies not to harden? ›

Not Boiling Long Enough: No-bake cookies typically involve boiling a mixture of sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa for a specified time. If you didn't boil it long enough, the cookies may not have reached the proper consistency. Try boiling the mixture for a bit longer next time.

Why aren t my no bake cookies hardening? ›

If your cookies are too soft and not set up that means you didn't cook the cookie mixture long enough. In order for the cookies to harden properly the mixture must be boiled until it reaches a temperature of 230°F. This is approximately 1 ½ minutes on medium heat.

Why are my no bake cookies grainy? ›

Why are my no bake cookies grainy? One common reason is overcooking or undercooking the mixture when boiling the ingredients. Make sure to boil the mixture for precisely one minute. Overboiling can lead to a grainy texture, as can using granulated sugar that hasn't completely dissolved.

Why are my oats hard in my cookies? ›

Possible causes: (1) you don't use enough liquid, (2) you don't use enough fat/oil, (3) you over mix them, (4) you cook them too long, (5) you cook them at too low a temperature. Overbaking can cause the cookies to lose moisture and become dry.

What ingredient makes cookies dry? ›

Eggs bind the ingredients and make for moist, chewy cookies. Adding too many eggs can result in gummy, cake-like cookies. Adding too few eggs can result in dry, crumbly cookies.

What makes homemade cookies dry? ›

Overmixing the dough

If you overmix the dough, the cookies will be dry and crumbly. The best way to fix this is to add more liquid to the dough. This can be done by adding milk, water, or even melted butter. You may also need to add more flour to the dough if it is too wet.

What are no bakes made of? ›

The cookies are made with peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, and oats, this no bake dessert recipe is full of all your favorite cookie flavors. You can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! Seriously, the BEST combo!

What can you eat Oreos with? ›

Dip Oreo cookies in melted chocolate or whipped cream.

For those with a sweet tooth, an Oreo can be even better when dipped in warm melted chocolate or cold whipped cream.

What is the most playful Oreo ever? ›

The brand's most playful cookie to date, the Most OREO OREO, features two chocolate-flavored basecakes playfully packed with 'Most Stuf' levels of creme, and for the first time ever, the creme has real OREO grind mixed in.

Can an Oreo melt? ›

Temperatures above 75 degrees and sunny areas typically will cause your fudged covered OREO cookies to melt. We strongly urge you to be careful when you are ordering heat-sensitive items.

What is ice cream with Oreos in it called? ›

It's a cookie invasion! Oreo® Cookie Pieces surrounded by sweet Vanilla Ice Cream make Cookies 'n Cream America's #1 most wanted Dippin' Dots flavor.

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