Quick and No-Fuss Dessert Recipes for Any Occasion
These delightful treats come together in no time and require minimal ingredients. You’ll have a delicious dessert ready before anyone can even think about wanting seconds!
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Rich chocolate meets hearty oats in these incredible no-bake cookies. No oven is needed—just mix, drop, and let them set. They’re ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa to a rolling boil for about 60 seconds.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add in the quick oats and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and allow them to set for about 15 minutes.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These are possibly the easiest cookies to make! There’s no flour, no butter, and no fuss—just pure peanut butter goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Using a fork, press down on each ball to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Let them cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Mug Brownie
Got a chocolate craving? This is your answer! This single-serve brownie comes together quickly in the microwave, perfect for when you need a quick chocolate fix.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil and water, then stir until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
- Allow to cool for about 30 seconds before digging in!
Fruit and Cool Whip Parfaits
Layer it up for an instantly elegant dessert. Fresh fruit meets fluffy whipped topping in these easy no-cook beauties—perfect for last-minute guests.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 1 container Cool Whip
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, toss the mixed berries with sugar to enhance their sweetness.
- In glasses, layer the berries, Cool Whip, and graham crackers, repeating layers as you go.
- Top with extra crushed graham crackers and either chill for 10 minutes or serve immediately.
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