These easy no-bake desserts are the best way to make dessert without turning on the oven. When it’s too hot for baking, make these no bake pies, easy ice cream recipes and truffles!

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Summer Time Desserts

I love a good no-bake dessert recipe. I’ve created and collected so many over the years and it was pretty challenging to narrow it down to my favorites. Whether it’s fruit desserts, cakes, pies, candy and more, you’ll find tons of delicious desserts that are simple to put together and fun for the whole family to enjoy.

This list of 50+ easy no-bake desserts is filled with cookies, pies, cakes and candy. There’s even an entire section of kid-friendly desserts that your little ones will love helping create.

Because there is no oven involved, these no-bake desserts are great for kids to help make, as you don’t have to worry about burns. Plus, many of these are simple enough for a child to do on his or her own—with a little supervision from mom or dad of course.

A few of my absolute favorites are my strawberry icebox cake, easy banana pudding, and the best rice krispy treats ever. These are all go-to’s that have been raved about again and again.

Be sure to check out the entire list and let me know which one you’re going to try first!

No-Bake Cake

Cake is the best part of any meal in my opinion! However, there are some days where it seems absolutely exhausting to mix the batter, let it bake, wait for it to cool and then enjoy it.

These no-bake cake recipes are as close as you can get to instant gratification. Here’s how to have your no-bake cake (hah) and eat it, too. :)

A slice of heaven on earth cake on a plate.
Heaven on Earth Cake
Using store-bought angel food cake, cherry pie filling, instant vanilla pudding mix, and Cool Whip, this easy, no-bake heaven on earth cake is a delicious luscious layered cake!
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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NO BAKE Strawberry Icebox Cake
Strawberry Icebox Cake
This strawberry icebox cake is an easy no bake dessert recipe layered with graham crackers, a fluffy whipped cream cheese filling and sliced strawberries. A summertime favorite!
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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No-Bake Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake recipe is so easy to make and tastes just like a classic should with a silky smooth filling and decadent taste. No oven required, just chill, slice and serve.
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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Slice of ice cream pie on a plate with full pie in the background, topped with hot fudge, caramel, and toffee bits.
Ice Cream Pie
This easy ice cream pie layers vanilla ice cream in a graham cracker crust with hot fudge, caramel, and toffee bits. A no-bake summer dessert favorite with only 5 ingredients!
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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ice cream cake
Ice Cream Cake
This homemade ice cream cake recipe starts with a cake base topped with layers of ice cream, hot fudge and crushed Oreos. It's easy to make and requested often for birthdays!
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
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Reese's No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This easy Reese's no-bake chocolate peanut butter cheesecake is smooth, creamy and loaded with peanut butter cups and a chocolate crust then topped with a rich chocolate ganache!
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
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piece of oreo ice cream cake on a white plate
Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This Oreo ice cream cake is absolutely delicious and so easy to make! The layers of hot fudge, cool whip and crushed Oreo's make the perfect combination of chocolaty goodness.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
This strawberry shortcake trifle is easy to make with layers of pound cake, sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This classic dessert is perfect for summer!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Is there anything better than biting into a freshly-baked warm cookie? YES! I have to make a case for no-bake cookie recipes—they are refreshing, decadent, and frankly delicious.

There is something for everyone on this list of cookies – from the classic chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies to breakfast cookies and everything in between.

No bake cookies on a white plate.
No Bake Cookie Recipe
These no bake cookies are an easy to make dessert with only a few simple ingredients. Soft, chewy and fudgy with a classic chocolate and peanut butter taste!
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Cornflake Cookies
These no-bake cornflake cookies are made with 4 simple ingredients in just 30 minutes! Crunchy, chewy and full of peanut butter flavor.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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No bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies on a plate.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These no-bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are chewy and full of peanut butter flavor. Made with simple ingredients they are ready in just a few minutes!
Total Time: 40 minutes
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edible cookie dough in a glass bowl
Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
This edible cookie dough is a safe-to-eat raw cookie dough that is easily made without eggs and uses heat treated flour. This sweet treat is irresistible to enjoy by the spoonful!
Total Time: 55 minutes
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These No Bake Breakfast Cookies are easy to make, healthy, packed with protein and simply delicious. They can be whipped up in less than 5min and stored for up to two weeks.
Breakfast Cookies
No-bake and easy to make in one bowl, these breakfast cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free and delicious! The perfect healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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cookie dough truffle with a bite taken out
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
These chocolate chip cookie dough truffles are the perfect no-bake sweet treat that takes just 10 minutes to whip up! They will cure your sweet tooth in a matter of seconds!
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Ice Cream

This might be the ultimate no-bake dessert. Ice cream is the perfect treat to cool off with on a hot summer day or serve for easy 4th of July desserts. It’s super refreshing, delicious and easier to make from scratch than you might think. Choose from easy no churn recipes, or others that use an ice cream maker. Your pick!

sliced banana split dessert cake
Banana Split Dessert Recipe
No bake banana split dessert is layered with a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, fresh bananas, strawberries, pineapple and topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top. This cake gets devoured by everyone!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Scooping strawberry ice cream.
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
This fresh strawberry ice cream is easy to make in a Cuisinart ice cream maker with sweet strawberries and a homemade ice cream base. It's a favorite summer treat!
Total Time: 50 minutes
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ice cream and strawberries in white bowl
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
This homemade vanilla ice cream is easy to make in an ice cream maker with only 5 ingredients! It's smooth and creamy with the best rich vanilla flavor.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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bowl of chocolate oreo ice cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Easy no churn chocolate ice cream is made with only 4 simple ingredients! It's a rich, creamy homemade ice cream perfect for summer and no ice cream maker is needed.
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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Ice cream scoop lifting homemade no-churn ice cream from a loaf pan.
No-Churn Ice Cream
You only need 3 ingredients to make this rich, creamy no-churn ice cream. There is no machine needed and it's ready to freeze in minutes!
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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banana split
Banana Split Recipe
This banana split is a classic dessert and one of my family's favorite weekend treats! Start with a banana, three scoops of ice cream with lots of delicious toppings on top.
Total Time: 5 minutes
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bowl of homemade ice cream with chopped Reese's and hot fudge
Reese’s Ice Cream
Creamy vanilla ice cream topped with chopped Reese's peanut butter cups and hot fudge sauce. This rich and decadent Reese's ice cream is easy, quick and dangerously delicious!  
Total Time: 30 minutes
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pulling out popsicle from mold
Easy Homemade Popsicles
Easy homemade popsicles made with just 3 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. The creamy layers of fresh fruit and yogurt make this frozen dessert the perfect healthy and refreshing treat to cool off with this summer. 
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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Fudge popsicles stacked on the table.
Fudge Popsicles
Easy homemade fudge popsicles (aka fudgesicles) made with only 7 ingredients! Super creamy, delicious and the perfect refreshing summer treat for both kids and adults.
Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
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Fruity Favorites

Adding a fruity flare makes these delicious no-bake desserts THAT much more refreshing. Whether it’s bananas, lemon, strawberries or pineapple, any of these fruit-filled favorites are bound to be a hit.

Banana cream pie in white pie dish.
Easy Banana Cream Pie
Quick and easy banana cream pie is an old-fashioned favorite done in minutes! Sliced bananas and instant banana pudding make this no bake dessert amazing.
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
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cherry cheesecake dip in glass pie dish
Cherry Cheesecake Dip Recipe
This no-bake cherry cheesecake dip is made with smooth, creamy cheesecake filling and topped with sweet cherry pie filling! It's an easy dessert dip that everyone loves.
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Lemon Coconut Cream Dessert Lasagna... a delicious and easy dessert!
Lemon Lasagna Recipe
This lemon lasagna dessert is so creamy and luscious with layers of a golden Oreo crust, cream cheese, lemon pudding, whipped cream and toasted coconut!
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
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chocolate strawberry dessert kabobs on a white serving plate
Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs
Chocolate strawberry dessert kabobs filled with strawberries, marshmallows, brownies and chocolate. So easy and perfect for entertaining! 
Total Time: 10 minutes
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banana pudding recipe
Banana Pudding Recipe
The BEST banana pudding filled with layers of pudding, whipped cream, bananas and vanilla wafers. An easy, no-bake dessert that's perfect for a last minute party or get together. 
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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lemon muddy buddies in a yellow bowl
Lemon Muddy Buddies
These lemon muddy buddies are a sweet and tangy twist on a classic! It's the perfect summer snack made with Rice chex, lemon zest, white chocolate and powdered sugar.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Chocolate covered strawberries on a plate.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
The perfect dessert for Valentine's Day! Follow these simple tips on how to make chocolate covered strawberries for the best results.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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lemon curd in jar
Lemon Curd
It's easy to learn how to make homemade lemon curd with only 4 ingredients. It's sweet and tangy with buttery rich taste that adds flavor and texture to all your baked goods!
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Dipping apple into caramel.
Caramel Apples Recipe
Decadent homemade caramel apples are the best with a gooey caramel coating and fun gourmet toppings! Easy to make for a fall dessert with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time: 20 minutes
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pineapple fluff served in a fresh pineapple boat
Pineapple Fluff
No-bake pineapple fluff dessert made with only 5 simple ingredients. A quick and easy pineapple salad that's great for any occasion. So creamy, tropical and perfect for summer!
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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slice of strawberry lasagna
Strawberry Lasagna
This strawberry lasagna is a no-bake dessert recipe made with 4 delicious layers. A golden Oreo crust, cheesecake with fresh strawberries, creamy strawberry jello and whipped topping!
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
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All Things Chocolate

If there’s one thing I can’t get enough of…it’s CHOCOLATE! I love all things chocolate…especially if there’s no baking required! These rich and luscious treats are an easy way to curb your chocolate cravings without heating up the oven.

Oreo chocolate lasagna on a white plate.
Chocolate Lasagna
This no-bake chocolate lasagna has layers of crushed Oreo's, cream, chocolate pudding and chocolate chips! Does it get any better than that?!
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
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Sliced oreo pie.
Oreo Pie
Made with a chocolaty Oreo cookie crust and a creamy Oreo cheesecake filling using simple ingredients, this easy no-bake Oreo pie sets up in the fridge in just a few hours!
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Slice of oreo peanut butter pie.
Oreo Peanut Butter Pie
This Oreo peanut butter pie is made with an Oreo crust and creamy peanut butter mousse filling then topped with chopped peanut butter cups. An easy no-bake dessert favorite!
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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No bake peanut butter bars
Homemade Reese’s Bars Recipe
No bake peanut butter bars are a quick and easy dessert to make with no oven time required. An irresistible peanut butter base topped with rich chocolate tastes like 'homemade Reese's'!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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snicker apple salad in white bowl with spoon
Snicker Salad Recipe
This easy snicker salad only takes 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make. It's so delicious and is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet and salty. 
Total Time: 15 minutes
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stack of homemade snickers
Homemade Snickers
Delicious homemade snickers bars filled with layers of chocolate, nougat, peanuts and caramel. These taste like the real candy bar but are made from scratch at home!
Total Time: 3 hours
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Disneyland's Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich recipe that you can make at home with only 5 ingredients! These are dangerously easy and delicious!
Disneyland’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich
Be transported to the Magic Kingdom with Disneyland's chocolate peanut butter sandwich recipe! It's easy to make with graham crackers, chocolate and peanut butter.
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Muddy buddies in a white bowl.
Muddy Buddies
Muddy buddies (aka puppy chow) is a classic snack made with crunchy Chex cereal coated in peanut butter and chocolate then tossed in powdered sugar. It's addicting!
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Oreo balls stacked on a plate.
Oreo Balls
These OREO balls are made with just 3 simple ingredients and are such an easy dessert recipe to make. Drizzle with chocolate or top with your favorite colored sprinkles for the perfect decorative treat!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Chocolate covered Peanut butter balls.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Easy peanut butter balls made with creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar and covered in a sweet chocolate coating. So easy to make and the perfect holiday treat!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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chocolate banana cream pie on counter
Chocolate banana cream pie
This chocolate banana cream pie is filled with a rich chocolate filling and then topped with a layer of bananas and even more whipped cream!
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
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oreo cake pops on table
Oreo Cake Pops
Oreo cake pops are one of the EASIEST no-bake desserts that not only taste amazing but are adorable too! They're such a fun party treat and so inexpensive to make!
Total Time: 1 hour
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No-Bake Desserts for Kids

This may be my favorite part of the list! No-bake desserts for kids are absolutely the most fun to make. With some help, my kids can make most of these desserts, which makes for such a sweet bonding time. I love spending time with my kids in the kitchen and we all love enjoying these sweet treats after.

trail mix muddy buddies
Trail Mix Muddy Buddy Recipe
These trail mix muddy buddies are the best sweet and salty snack that's sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy during road trips, movie night or as an after school snack…they are perfect for any occasion!
Total Time: 15 minutes
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stacked rice krispie treats
Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Gooey, soft and filled with buttery marshmallows and crispy cereal, this is the best rice krispie treats recipe that turns out perfect every time!
Total Time: 55 minutes
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fruity pebble treats
Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie Treats
A fantastic combination between rice krispie treats, cake batter and fruity pebbles cereal. These perfect no-bake fruity pebbles treats are destined to be your new favorite dessert!
Total Time: 55 minutes
microwave caramel corn recipe
Microwave Caramel Corn Recipe
Easy and delicious microwave caramel corn that can be made in less than 10 minutes! Perfect for when you need a last minute treat.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Turtle chex mix
Turtle Chex Party Mix
This no-bake game day snack is ready in less than 15 minutes and has the best sweet and salty flavor. It's loaded with Chex cereal, pretzels and almonds, then topped with a delicious chocolate-caramel drizzle. Take one bite and you will be hooked!
Total Time: 14 minutes
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A close up of cookies and cream popcorn
Cookies and Cream Popcorn Recipe
A delicious and easy no-bake dessert or snack that can be made in 10 minutes or less with only 3 ingredients! You won't be able to put it down!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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popcorn balls
Caramel Popcorn Balls
These caramel popcorn balls are made in the microwave in just 15 minutes! Covered in sweet, gooey caramel and perfectly chewy and crunchy.
Total Time: 15 minutes
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peanut butter cheerio bar with chocolate drizzled on top
Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars Recipe
These easy no-bake peanut butter cheerio bars make the perfect snack or dessert. Only 4 ingredients and done in less than 10 minutes!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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A stack of brown butter rice krispie treats on a white plate.
Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
These brown butter rice krispie treats are like the classic but with a small updated twist! Brown butter gives the sticky, gooey treats a delicious nuttiness that is irresistible.
Total Time: 55 minutes
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marshmallow popcorn in glass bowl
Marshmallow Popcorn
Gooey marshmallow popcorn made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! This mouth-watering treat is sweet, salty and crunchy.
Total Time: 15 minutes
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white chocolate m&m popcorn in bowl
M&M Popcorn
M&M popcorn is the best kind of sweet treat! It's easy, fast, crispy, crunchy, and so addicting! It makes the best party snack, last-minute dessert, or a movie night treat!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Close-up of a Golden Graham s’mores bar with visible cereal, marshmallow, and chocolate chunks.
Golden Graham Bars
These Golden Graham bars are an easy no-bake treat made with Golden Grahams cereal, marshmallows and chocolate chips. No campfire required for these chewy bars!
Total Time: 15 minutes
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No-Bake Candy

Last, but certainly not least, is no-bake candy. These sweet treats are among my favorite ones to make for bake sales, parties, or events. It’s an unexpected, but delicious indulgence and people will be so impressed that you made your very own homemade candy. Of course, you don’t have to let it slip just how easy it is if you don’t want. :)

peanut butter fudge recipe
Peanut Butter Fudge
This peanut butter fudge is smooth, creamy and easy to make in the microwave with 3 ingredients in 3 minutes. One of my favorite recipes to make during the holiday season!
Total Time: 3 minutes
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chocolate truffles
Chocolate Truffles
Easy chocolate truffles made with only 3 simple ingredients! They are smooth, creamy, rich and seriously divine. The perfect festive and decadent treat to make for your Valentine!
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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chocolate caramel fudge with a bite taken out
Microwave Fudge
Creamy homemade fudge made in the microwave with only 3 ingredients! Top with a gooey salted caramel or mix in your favorite chopped nuts. You won't believe how easy and delicious this chocolate fudge recipe is! 
Total Time: 13 minutes
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cut caramels
Microwave Caramel Recipe
These microwave caramels are easy to make in one bowl in 6 minutes with no candy thermometer! Soft, chewy and buttery homemade caramel candies are a holiday favorite.
Total Time: 21 minutes
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divinity candy in container
Divinity Candy
Soft, chewy and snow white, old fashioned divinity candy is a homemade Southern candy with sweet flavor and pillowy texture. My grandma made this recipe at the holidays!
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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chocolate peanut butter buckeye with a bite taken
Buckeye Candy
This easy buckeye recipe is made with peanut butter balls dipped almost all the way in a crispy chocolate shell. A popular no-bake candy for the holidays!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Chocolate turtles on a plate.
Chocolate Turtles Recipe
This easy homemade chocolate turtles recipe is made with crisp pecans, chewy caramel and creamy chocolate with flake sea salt on top.
Total Time: 20 minutes
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stacked white chocolate fudge
White Chocolate Fudge
This easy white chocolate fudge is creamy, sweet and simple to make! It's rich flavor makes it perfect for gifting at Christmas or any other holiday.
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
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Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
These peanut butter balls with Rice Krispies are a classic candy recipe with the best crunchy texture! A quick and easy no bake treat that is a holiday favorite.
Total Time: 35 minutes
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I hope you’ve enjoyed this list of no-bake desserts! Which one will you make first?