Lazy Cake Cookies – No Baking, All Delicious

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Introduction:

Craving something sweet but don’t feel like turning on the oven? These Lazy Cake Cookies are your new best friend! Rich, chocolatey, chewy, and packed with your favorite mix-ins, this no-bake dessert is quick to whip up and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for kids, late-night snacking, or when you’re just too lazy to bake (no judgment!).

Origin:

Inspired by the classic lazy cake (a no-bake chocolate biscuit dessert popular in the Middle East and Europe), these cookies are a fun, playful spin—resembling cookie bars or rocky road squares more than traditional drop cookies. No oven, no fuss, just mix, chill, and enjoy.

Ingredients:

Base Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups crushed cookies (e.g., digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or tea biscuits)

Optional Mix-ins:

  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup mini M&Ms or chocolate candies
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or cherries)
  • Pinch of sea salt for topping

Instructions:

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk together, stirring until smooth.
  3. Add the chocolate chips and stir until completely melted and glossy. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the crushed cookies and any optional mix-ins you like until evenly combined.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Press down with a spatula or your hands (use parchment paper to prevent sticking).
  7. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  9. Slice into bars or cookie squares and serve!

Tips for Success:

  • Don’t overheat the chocolate—use low heat to prevent seizing.
  • Use dry, crunchy cookies for best texture (avoid sandwich cookies with fillings).
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Recommendations:

  • Serve cold or at room temperature with a glass of milk or a hot coffee.
  • Perfect for lunchbox treats, holiday trays, or potlucks.
  • Customize for holidays (red & green candies for Christmas, pastel marshmallows for Easter).
  • Make a double batch—they disappear fast!

Nutrition (per square, based on 16 servings):

  • Calories: ~210
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g

(Nutrition will vary depending on mix-ins and type of cookies used.)

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