Your Recipe Center

Save Time with No-Bake Cookies


Whether you don't want to heat up the kitchen or the demands of getting the kids out the door are upon you, it's nice to have a few no-bake cookie recipes on hand. We thought we would share some of our favorites with you.

Cranberry Coconut Bars

This first recipe, Cranberry Coconut Bars, is more of a big kid cookie-it has too much fruit and too many nuts in it to suit most youngsters. But it so scrumptious and easy, we had to include it. If you are making a lunch for a spouse or a teenager, we think this will be a hit. Of course, it doesn't have to go in a lunch pail.

This is a microwave cookie that can be mixed right in the baking pan. How's that for convenience?

If you are not fond of dried cranberries, consider substituting dates, raisins, or chopped apricot pieces in this recipe.

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1/2 cup walnut pieces

Directions

1. Place butter in an 8-inch square, microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave until the butter is melted.

2. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Press the mixture firmly into the dish.

3. Microwave for three to five minutes or until lightly browned. If your microwave does not have a rotating carousel, rotate the dish twice during cooking.

4. Let the cookies cool and then cut them into bars with a sharp knife. Wrap them individually to pack in a lunch.

This recipe will make sixteen 2 x 2-inch squares.

This next recipe makes a great kid cookie. It's almost confection-like but is so packed with energy and hearty oats that you won't mind giving your youngster a few. This cookie is best with a tall glass of milk.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Drops

This is a range-top cookie. Because it is a no-baker and so full of energy, it makes a great camping cookie.

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cocoa

2 1/2 cup quick oats

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook for two more minutes stirring constantly and then remove the pan from the heat.

2. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla, then the oats.

3. Let cool for several minutes and then drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let the cookies cool completely before removing them from the waxed paper.

More No-Bakers

When thinking of no-bake cookies, don't forget the perennial favorites, Rice Krispie Treats and Frosted Graham Crackers. We're assuming everyone has the recipe for Rice Krispie Treats. Consider adding chocolate chips, dried fruit pieces, or cinnamon candies for a little pizzazz.

To make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, melt 2/3 cup chocolate chips (for a recipe calling for six cups of cereal) with the marshmallows and butter. This is a real favorite-our kids like these more than regular Rice Krispie Treats and they are no more difficult to make.

For Frosted Graham Crackers, simply pick your favorite frosting and sandwich that between two graham cracker squares. Pick a frosting with a powdered-sugar base that will set up firm and won't be messy.

Dennis Weaver is the general manager at The Prepared Pantry (http://www.preparedpantry.com) with recipes, ideas, and the best selection of mixes and ingredients. Visit the free Bakers' Library for more articles like this, free baking guides, and tested recipes.


MORE RESOURCES:
Get smokin' with these recipes - Philadelphia Inquirer

Get smokin' with these recipes
Philadelphia Inquirer
Most of these recipes use a commercial stove-top smoker; a heavy-duty roasting pan with a rack and lid can be substituted. ...

and more »

Rich, real maple syrup trumps manufacturers' brands, sweetens recipes - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Rich, real maple syrup trumps manufacturers' brands, sweetens recipes
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
If pancakes and waffles are your end use for maple syrup, branch out with our PG-tested recipes. • Nutmeg Maple Custard Pie. This is rich and velvety bliss. ...
The sun is shining, so the sap is runningAkron Beacon Journal

all 59 news articles »

Send us your Spring recipes and win prizes! - OCRegister

Send us your Spring recipes and win prizes!
OCRegister
Send us the recipe for your most delicious (but easy to prepare) spring dish. Recipes can showcase seasonal spring ingredients or be themed to a spring ...

and more »

A recipe for fun: Taste of Home Cooking School features 10 creations - Herald Times Reporter

A recipe for fun: Taste of Home Cooking School features 10 creations
Herald Times Reporter
Davis started the evening making Zesty Penne, Sausage and Peppers, which she said was her husband's favorite of the 10 recipes showcased on the Spring 2010 ...
Taste of Home Cooking SchoolThe Newark Advocate
Celebrate St. Patty's Day with a decadent dessertBaxter Bulletin

all 4 news articles »

Washington Cooks: Recipe for a Lenten meal - Washington Post

Washington Post

Washington Cooks: Recipe for a Lenten meal
Washington Post
Recipes for the Lenten dinners can be found in the parish's 1996 cookbook, "Epiphany's Seasons," which contains several dishes from her extended family. ...
Eat up: recipes for LentBeliefnet.com (blog)
Washington Cooks: Pirohis draw a crowdWashington Post

all 3 news articles »

Recipe: Marche Whoopie Pies - San Jose Mercury News

Recipe: Marche Whoopie Pies
San Jose Mercury News
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt the butter and chocolate in a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water. 2. Meanwhile, using a mixer, whip the eggs ...

and more »

Warming up to leeks: Recipes for St. Patrick's Day - Corning Leader

Corning Leader

Warming up to leeks: Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
Corning Leader
Maybe it's because the most famous leek recipe in the world is vichyssoise, a chilled soup of puréed leeks and potatoes. If thoughts of such a dish leave ...

and more »

It's Mister Brisket to reader's rescue - MiamiHerald.com

It's Mister Brisket to reader's rescue
MiamiHerald.com
Epicure, which has provided many lovely recipes for Cook's Corner readers over the years, no longer responds to requests. But don't despair. ...

and more »

Recipe: Asian-Marinated Steak Over Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes - San Jose Mercury News

Recipe: Asian-Marinated Steak Over Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes
San Jose Mercury News
Recipe from AP 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice off the top (pointed side) of the head of garlic, then set the head on a square of foil. ...

and more »

Abbott's Parental Leave Recipe: How to make a policy without a policy - Sydney Morning Herald

Abbott's Parental Leave Recipe: How to make a policy without a policy
Sydney Morning Herald
Like a recipe for wheat-free bread, a recipe for policy without policy will need a substitute for the main ingredient. In the former's case, rice flour or ...

and more »

Google News


RELATED ARTICLES
Easy Insalata Caprese
It's tomato time! If you're a gardener, you might be wondering what you can do with all those luscious tomatoes growing in your backyard right now. One of the easiest, yet most delicious, dishes to enjoy at the height of summer, when tomatoes are plentiful, is Insalata Caprese (named for the Island of Capri, Italy).
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Experience
Just about everyone loves freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Many of us have fond memories from our childhoods of the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies filling up the house.
The Secret To Making Perfect Chili Fit For A King
Every autumn my thoughts turn to making chili. The garden is about done.
Ribolitta: The Italian Way Of Having Your Five Veggies A Day!
Ribollita is a delicious low fat Italian soup, a bit similar to the famous minestrone, but instead of pasta, you cook it with beans.Ribollita is very filling, as you serve it on top of 2 bread slices and a cooking spoon of slightly fried spinach, and top all that with a tablespoon of low fat Parmesan cheese.
A Scone Recipe for Dinner or Lunch
There are two ways to pronounce scone. "Skon" in England and "Skoan" in the United States, but both in Canada, anyway, here is how to make them:Ingredients:8oz self-rasing flour;2oz margarine;1/4 pint of milk2oz dried mixed fruit;1oz sugar;A pinch of salt;Optional additions:Add to dry mixture after step 2 (cutting in the margarine); 2Oz raisins, currants, etc; 1/2 tsp orange or lemon zest;1/2 tsp cinnamon;1 tsp baking powder;Preparation:Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar (or replacement).
Frugal Outdoor Cooking
Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too.For great grilled burgers, form the patty gently.
Simply Salads
"It is just sensible."exclaimed my friend.
Holiday Leftover Ideas
The holidays are a time for friends and family and good old-fashioned home cooking. Who can resist the tempting smells coming from the kitchen at this most favorite time of year? Holiday dinners were among my favorite, most memorable meals as a child.
Party Appetizer Recipes - So Easy And So Affordable!
These are two of my favorite party appetizer recipes that I used to prepare in parties! They are quick, easy and the ingredients are available in any store.Note: Both party appetizer recipes yield 8 servings.
Low Carb Recipes Actually Taste Great!
Many people are beginning diets that encourage low carb recipes these days. But, what are low carb recipes? What things can and cannot be made into a low carb recipe? Following your diets strict guidelines is important, but using the Internet as a tool will help you.
Easy Gourmet Recipes You and I can do!
So, you don't think you can find easy gourmet recipes? Yes, you can! While most people think that gourmet recipes are hard to make, time consuming, or too expensive, you can find things that are gourmet and easy to make. You just need to look in the right places and know what you are looking for! First of all, finding information on gourmet recipes on the Internet is easy to do.
Vegetarian Diet Tips: Make Your Vegetarian Diet A Balanced Diet!
The world has opened eyes to the harmful side-effects of non-veg food like red meat and is now opening arms to Vegetarian Food. A very common myth found among common man is that vegetarian food doesnt provide you with necessary nutrients but a Vegetarian Diet, in no ways, is deprived of necessary nutrients, only if you have a balanced Vegetarian Diet.
Weight Loss Recipe: Fish In Orange Sauce
Lean protein is your diet is essential to weight loss and weight maintenance. Fish is an excellent source of lean protein as it is lower in fat that red meats.
Ediths Cake That Thrilled the French
Twenty-three chefs who cooked for world royalty and heads of state (The Club des Chefs des Chefs) were, during their 1987 visit to the U.S.
Steamed Bread: Apricot-Date Nut Bread with Caramel Sauce
Steamed breads are so versatile. We love the outdoors and are always looking for interesting and different foods that we can cook while camping and steamed breads can be cooked as you lounge around the campfire.
Fortunate Lemon Chicken
A delicious chicken meal for you to prepare at home. The lemon sauce is fresh and tangy and somehow I always end up eating too much :-).
Converting Recipes for Your Crockpot
Crockpots vary but the low setting is typically around 100degrees and its high setting is around 300 degrees.Knowing this, it is fairly easy to convert most recipes foruse in your slow cooker.
Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo
Seafood Fettuccine is always a top seller in our restaurants. Any pasta alfredo recipe is easy to prepare making it a great choice for family and friends.
Ground Turkey Recipes
Our family has recently made the switch from ground beef toground turkey. With ground beef more than $2 a pound, we hadbasically quit eating hamburger for quite some time.
Sweet & Sour Pork (Gu Lao Rou)
Sweet & Sour Pork is the most well known Chinese food abroad. According to a Cantonese chef, the primitive or the authentic cooking method of the dish is to add Cantonese pickled vegetables.


home | site map
© 2007