Description
Lazy Cake Cookies are an effortless no-bake treat featuring chocolate wafer cookies combined with a rich cocoa and condensed milk mixture. Perfect for quick dessert fixes, these cookies deliver a fudgy texture and deep chocolate flavor without any baking, making them ideal for all skill levels and occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
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 to achieve finer crumbs. Set aside the crushed cookies.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Add the crushed cookies to the wet mixture and stir thoroughly until all cookie pieces are coated evenly. The resulting mixture should be thick and fudgy.
- Form the cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into balls for individual cookies or press the entire mixture evenly into a parchment-lined dish about 1 inch thick to create bars.
- Chill: Place the formed cookies or bar pan in the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the mixture to firm up and set properly.
- Serve: Once fully set, remove from the fridge. If you made bars, cut them into squares. Serve and enjoy this sweet, chocolaty no-bake dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute chocolate wafer cookies with graham crackers or similar plain cookies if preferred.
- For a finer texture, use a food processor to crush cookies instead of a rolling pin.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Optionally, roll cookie balls in shredded coconut or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Let the mixture firm properly in the fridge to avoid crumbling when serving.
