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.
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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.
You can put weed in these!
stuck to foil and cannot cut
Oreo’s are my husband’s all time favorite dessert. I think I might make these for a valentines day treat to surprise him!
What a great idea! I am making these as soon as I get the Oreos!
I made these and they were a huge hit! I would use a little less marshmallow next time I think but other then that, super good and super easy! Thanks for sharing!
How can I do if I don not have microwave??
These are to die for! Thank you!
Did you use regular marshmallows or jumbo?
i made two batches of these. My first batch I guess I must have pulsed it a little too fine and it didn’t come out looking anything like yours. I am going to call it “Christmas coal” because that is exactly what it looks like. Second batch I hit the Oreos in a bag with a meat mallet and it was a better consistency. But still don’t look as gorgeous as yours.
Love the no-bake aspect to these bars. Pinned to my “Christmas Cravings” board.
I am making these right now and it is not turning out like it says. It is sticking to the foil and is not firming up. I have them in the freezer right now hoping it will help. It does taste delicious thought.
These are awesome.. I made these using a small cookie scoop to make them bite size for a work party. Everyone loved them..
tried it today. It came out way too sweet for my taste. is there any way of reducing tthe sweetness?
How long do these usually last?
Making them for a friend who won’t be here for a couple of days and I want to know if they will still taste okay
🙂
FAIL… Mine never setup. If I were to take it out of the pan it would turn into a puddle of gooey mess.
I made the Oreo bars but they would not sit up so you could get them out. Had to throw them out. Any tips
I had the same issue =(
Hello! Ive made these twice already and they are very yummy, but they don’t mold to the pan at all; I have to push down the mixture myself so that it somewhat molds to the pan! Also, they are almost impossible to cut so I can’t get those perfect squares that you do! Is this supposed to happen or am i doing something wrong? thank you very much 🙂
Are they served hot or cold? How are they stored?
What do i do if i dont have a food proceser or blender?
These are super delicious! I have made them before 🙂 However, I was wondering if this recipe is diabetic friendly?
It’s really a great and useful piece of info.
I am happy that you simply shared this helpful info with us.
Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
Do I need to add more/something else if I use Double Stuffed rather than Regular Oreos? Thanks!
I tried it out and it’s awesome!!
These look delicious!!! Two questions-have you ever tried using Marshmallow fluff instead? How far in advance can these be made & how do you recommend storing them?
Thanks!
hey, I divided the recipe by 4
but the proportions were still the same
But… my cookies are not chewy at all,
And it has become a brown gunk 🙁
Too bad …bah 🙁
When we used the foil.. the oreo stuck to it.
Other than that it looks super good
Just wanted to let you know that my daughter used this recipe for her cooking project at the county fair. The judge loved the bars and awarded a purple ribbon for them. Overall my daughter got reserve grand champion in her class, thanks to these treats. She cited your blog as the source on the recipe card. Thanks for such a great treat.
Ok so they look so so good. But I followed the directions and it was a fail! It turned out to be one big blob! I could not even get the treats off the foil. Not sure what went wrong but I followed all the directions and it just didn’t work out like yours… They look delicious though…
i love it 🙂
nice 🙂
good 🙂
How many oreo cookies are there in 16 oz?
This site has the answer: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_cookies_in_a_16_ounce_package_of_oreo_cookies?#slide=1
thank you 🙂 but what should I do if it gets too sticky? how can I prevent it from to much sticking with the foil?
My daughter and I made these tonight and they came out watery…and won’t thicken…did I leave the marshmellows in too long? I did 2 mins… 🙁
i got the same… it is a messy brown sticky stuff 🙁
I’m going to make these for the superbowl!!! Only ? I have is, how do you transfer the gooey mess from the bowl to the pan? Is there an easy way since i’m sure it is sticky?
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Made these and it was a hit! though im having problems because it keeps sticking on the foil and doesnt look presentable after picking out the tiny foil left on each piece.. any suggestions how to prevent this?
Thanks!!