How to Make No Bake Cookies

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  • No Bake Cookie Facts

    • Feel free to substitute and experiment with ingredients.
    • Precise quantities are not as important with no-bakes as you don't need to worry about the chemical reaction of leavening.
    • Add wheat germ or bran to increase fiber.
    • Check the recipe to see if there's chilling time required.
  • Would you like to learn how to make no bake cookies? No-Bake cookies date back to the ancient Middle East, where cooks would combine dried fruits, nuts, honey and seeds to form sweet treats. Although the modern oven is a wonderful invention, sometimes a no-bake cookie is a great choice. They're simple to make with children, don't heat up the kitchen and are usually quick to assemble. This guide to how to make no-bake cookies will introduce you to the most common techniques used to produce these easy delights!


    • No-Bake cookies became popular in the United States during the Great Depression because they didn't rely on rationed ingredients like eggs and sugar. They were also an efficient way to use up old cookies as most no-bake recipes relied on cookie crumbs instead of flour. While we're no longer subject to food rationing and the ingredients in no-bake cookies have become more elaborate, they're still a simple way to throw together a quick snack.