Description
Lazy Cake Cookies are an irresistibly easy no-bake treat made by combining crushed chocolate wafer cookies with a rich cocoa and sweetened condensed milk mixture. These cookies require no oven time and are perfect for a quick, indulgent dessert that sets in the refrigerator, delivering a fudgy, chocolatey bite every time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 package (14 oz) chocolate wafer cookies (or any plain cookies like graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush the cookies: Start by crushing the cookies into small pieces. You can do this by placing them in a large resealable bag and using a rolling pin, or using a food processor for a finer crumb. Set aside.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Add the crushed cookies to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir to combine. The mixture will be thick, but make sure all the cookies are coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Form the cookies: Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into balls or press them into a parchment-lined dish to form bars. If you’re making bars, press the mixture evenly into the dish, about 1-inch thick.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cookies or bars for about 1-2 hours or until they firm up.
- Serve: Once set, remove from the fridge and enjoy! If you made bars, cut them into squares.
Notes
- Use any plain cookies if chocolate wafers are not available, such as graham crackers or digestive biscuits.
- For a finer texture, pulse cookies in a food processor instead of crushing by hand.
- Adjust sweetness by using less or more sweetened condensed milk depending on your taste.
- Store these no-bake cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Adding nuts or dried fruit can add extra texture and flavor variations.
