Easy No-Bake Chocolate Dessert Recipes

If you're looking for a simple and quick dessert for a last minute potluck, unexpected guests, or "just because," here are three easy chocolate dessert recipes that require no baking!

Ingredients:

• 1 c butter
• 1/2 c packed brown sugar
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 3 c quick cooking oats
• 1 c semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 c peanut butter

Directions:

• Grease a 9x9 in. pan.
• In microwave, melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl (heat on high 30 seconds at a time until butter is completely melted).
• Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and oats. Mix well. Cover for 3 minutes. Mix contents until well blended.
• Press half of mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the other half for topping.
• Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl (approximately 1 minute).
• Stir until smooth.
• Pour chocolate mixture over the crust in pan and spread evenly with the back of a spoon.
• Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer.
• Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before cutting into bars.

Ingredients:

1 package chocolate almond bark (20 or 24 oz)

Topping Suggestions:

• Chocolate Chips
• Peanut Butter Chips
• Crushed Sandwich Creme Cookies
• Candy Coated Chocolate Candies
• Almonds

Directions:

• Melt entire package of bark according to package instructions.
• Spread evenly on a Silpat-lined cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle with desired topping(s).
• Cool in refrigerator for at least an hour.
• Take out of refrigerator and let stand for 10-15 minutes before breaking into pieces.

Ingredients:

• 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1 pkg 18 oz sandwich creme cookies, crushed, reserving 1 cup on the side (leaves approximately 3 cups left)
• 1 pkg 12 or 14 oz melting chocolate, melted

Instructions:

• Combine cream cheese and 3 cups cookie crumbs.
• Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
• Dip in melted chocolate.
• Place on Silpat-lined baking sheet.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

For more delicious recipes, check out the following:

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Recipes

Cream Cheese Recipes