These No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars are so chewy, rich and delicious! You’d never guess that this decadent dessert is made with just 3 ingredients! It’s not only delicious, it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare!
If you love marshmallow treats like we do, be sure to also try our Chewy No-Bake Nutter Butter Bars.
No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars
I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes. My boys and their buddies couldn’t get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Yes, you use an entire package of Oreo Cookies, but what you get in return is a marshmallow-y Oreo treat that is worth every bite. Surprise the kids (and yourself) with this one, they’ll be all smiles, Enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 Ingredients. One of my favorite things about this recipe is there’s only 3 ingredients you need to pick up from the grocery stores!
- Quick and Easy. Start to finish, you can get this recipe made in about 15 minutes.
- Great For Parties. These sweet squares are easy to transport to any party or occasion where dessert is needed.
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What You’ll Need
Here are the 3 ingredients needed to make this easy no bake dessert. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details and instructions.
- Oreo Cookies– You can use the regular Oreos or Double Stuf or even Mega if you like.
- Marshmallows– I used the full size large marshmallows for this recipe. Find marshmallows in the baking section of the grocery store. I’ve also made this recipe using mini marshmallows. You’ll use 7 cups of mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons of butter if using mini.
- Butter– I generally use salted butter for my recipes, unsalted works just fine too.
How To Make No Bake Cookies and Cream Bars
Crush Oreos. Place all of the Oreos in a food processor or blender and mix until ground. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a high powered blender or even put the Oreo Cookies inside a large zipock and use a rolling pin to crush. I’ve used all methods. It’s great if there are some Oreo’s that aren’t fully crushed. Gives some good texture to the bars.
Melt Marshmallows. Melt marshmallows and butter in microwave in a large heat proof bowl until puffed, about 1 1/2- 2 minutes. You can also melt the marshmallows and butter over the stovetop in a large pot if desired. If using a pot over stovetop melt over medium to medium low heat and stir contantly until melted.
Note. If using large marshmallows, you use 5 cups large marshmallows and 4 tablespoons butter. If using mini marshmallows, use 7 cups mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons butter. You can melt butter and marshmallows in a large heatproof bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2-2 minutes, or over stovetop in a large pot over medium heat stirring until melted.
Combine Cookies and Melted Marshmallows. Working quickly, pour the ground cookies into the melted puffed marshmallows. Marshmallows will begin to set up pretty quick.
Transfer Mixture To Pan. Mix quickly and press into an 8×8 inch pan and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.
Recipe Tips For Success
- Measure Out Ingredients In Advance. Make sure you measure out your ingredients before starting. Once the marshmallow mixture is melted, you need to work quick.
- Use Fresh Marshmallows. Check your mini marshmallows to make sure they’re fresh and soft. Sometimes when they’ve sat in the pantry for too long, they get hard.
- Plastic Knife. Use a plastic knife to cut into squares to prevent sticking. I cut into squares before the treats get to room temperature. Still somewhat soft makes for easier cutting.
- Grease Hands. Use a little softened butter or cooking spray on your hands to press warm treats into pan. Prevents it sticking to your hands.
How To Serve
Serve bars room temperature on a cake stand or individual plates. Use a plastic knife to cut into squares while bars are still semi-soft or use a sharp knife that’s been buttered or sprayed with cooking spray. These cookie bars are so perfect for any dessert party, birthdays, holidays. So easy and everyone really loves them!
Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 days for best tasting results. I don’t recommend freezing or refrigerating these bars.
Try More Easy Marshmallow Desserts
No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars
Equipment
- Microwave
- food processor
- mixing bowl
- mixing spoons
- plastic knife
- parchment paper
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- One 16 oz package of Oreo
- 5 cups Large Marshmallows or use 7 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons if using mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Place Oreos in food processor and pulse until ground.
- Melt marshmallows and butter in microwave in a large heat proof bowl until puffed, about 1 1/2- 2 minutes. If using the stovetop method to melt your marshmallows, place butter into large pot over medium heat to melt. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Remove from heat and pour in ground Oreo Cookies. Stir to combine then transfer to a parchment lined or greased 8×8 inch baking pan. Note: If using mini marshmallows, measure out 7 cups of mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons of butter.
- Let set up for 10 minutes. Use plastic knife to cut bars into squares to prevent sticking.
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Notes
- Mini Marshmallows. If you’re using mini marshmallows, you’ll need 7 cups mini marshmallows and 6 tablespoons of butter.
- Stovetop Method. If you’d like to melt your marshmallows over the stovetop, place butter into a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add marshmallows, stirring until melted.
- Measure Out Ingredients In Advance. Make sure you measure out your ingredients before starting. Once the marshmallow mixture is melted, you need to work quick.
- Use Fresh Marshmallows. Check your large or mini marshmallows to make sure they’re fresh and soft. Sometimes when they’ve sat in the pantry for too long, they get hard.
- Plastic Knife. Use a plastic knife to cut into squares to prevent sticking. I cut into squares before the treats get to room temperature. Still somewhat soft makes for easier cutting.
- Grease Hands. Use a little softened butter or cooking spray on your hands to press warm treats into pan. Prevents it sticking to your hands.
AS delicious as they may be…they look like something scraped from the inside of a volcano.
Just made these for me and my room mates…awesome. Just one note. a find grind of Oreos doesn’t work so well, it clumps the marshmallows up too much to get mixed thoroughly
Looks so delicious
I made these and the marshmallow refused to stir and got stuck EVERYWHERE. On the fork, the knife, the bowl, on me. It was all sticky and then got impossibly hard. Is it supposed to be like that? 😐
This looks awesome! I love no bake desserts. Will definitely be trying this out soon!
looks very tasty. the photography is good also. ill keep track to see if there will be more interesting posts.
Are you serious? Oreos and Marshmellows? Excuse me for drooling all over my keyboard. I need to go home and make these RIGHT NOW.
Mmm Mmm Mmm those look sinfully delicious and of course easy. I have to say though, I love the look of the dessert stand even more. Mind sharing where that came from?
Hi Cat, I found the cake stand at TJ Maxx Home Goods 🙂
I tried to make this but did not get a very good result!! I over grounded the Oreos and just ended up with a huge blob of an Oreo marshmallow 🙁 So note to those who make this… do not over ground the Oreos!!
ohh WOW! I can’t wait for Oreo’s to go on sale. I am so going to try this! It sounds absolutely yummy.
This looks like Crack in a bar… I’m already hooked and I haven’t even tried one!
If Only, I had those to go with my coffee right now!
I made these the other day for my work and they were delicious! I can’t believe how easy it was to make. I don’t have a food processor so I chopped and crushed up the oreos the best I could and I liked the end result even better. It left for more cookie crunch in the bars! Thanks for the great recipe!
These look amazinggg!!! Does anyone know if its possible to let them set in jars and serve them like that instead?
Are you kidding me. Those are the devil. Looks awesome.
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Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I Stumbledupon your site and I’m going to be using your recipe on my blog. You can read more today (4/14) at:
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thanks for the tasty recipe
Oh my! That is such a great idea!!! Yummmmmm!
Thank you Caroline!
I just made these… They’re in the kitchen sitting for the required “10 min”… If I used an entire bag of large marshmallows (16oz) is that okay?
I made these last night and they are delicious! They took less than ten minutes to make, and will definitely be made again in the future before a party or other affair. If you like oreos, you will love these bars!
Awesome! I too, love this recipe and make it often!!
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I found a photo of this recipe at pinterest.com and I tried it last weekend and it was… what’s the words? DEADLY DELICIOUS ^_^ Kids and adult alike looooved it! Ü Hope to see more goodies like these, the no-bake goodies specially ^_^
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I made these last night and took them to work today…they only lasted a few minutes! They were the most delicious thing ever! Thank you for the recipe
So glad to hear it Barb! We go kinda nuts for them around here too 🙂
My son LOVES oreo cookies so this is perfect! Just made some today for an after school snack. I know they’re going to love them! Thanks for yet another excellent recipe! And congrats on the upcoming cookbook! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Hope your son enjoys his after school snack! My boys did 🙂 Thanks for your comment about the book, I’m looking forward to it 🙂
Not really my cup of tea, but the presentation of it is awesome. Well done.
I made these last night for a co-worker. They have delicious flavor, but turned out to be extremely hard. What happened? I’ve made rice krispie treats before without a problem. I’m sad! :o( I know they can be popped in the microwave for a few seconds and will probably be just fine, but I was hoping for something more chewy. What might I have done wrong? I think next time I’d melt the marshmallows and butter in pan on the stove over low heat…so that it’s remains warm while mixing.
I have to try this, it looks delicious!
Heyy Jenny!
I just made these, delicious! But I think my marshmellow ratio was a bit off. How many large marshmallows are in one cup? I also ran out of large marshmallows and had you use the tiny ones…any idea of how many cups of those for this recipe?
so. good. just made them and almost ate the whole thing
OH…MY…GOSH! I made these night and YUM!!!!! They are so delicious! I bet they would be good with the peanut butter Oreo’s too!
OMG, I am obsessed with Oreo’s. This is such a good idea. The thought of Oreo’s and marshmallows is practically making me drool
Also, I didn’t use foil. It is a good idea to suggest instead that you rub a tiny amount of butter into the pan instead.
Super good. I made them for my girlfriend today. While I was making them I had a good idea. I blended some reeses peanut butter cups in with the oreos. 4 cups are good.
So glad you enjoyed them!
My friend and I just made these after finding the recipe on stumbleupon. So delicious, but we feel like need to go exercise now!
i drooled on my keyboard just by looking at this i really want to make these this weekend thanks! haha.
These look simple and delicious. I will definitely put this on the list of things to make!