Description
Lazy Cake Cookies are a no-bake, easy-to-make dessert combining crushed chocolate wafer cookies with a rich chocolate mixture made from cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla. These treats set in the refrigerator, making them perfect for a quick, no-cook dessert that’s deliciously fudgy and ready in just a couple of hours.
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 a food processor for finer crumbs. Set aside the crushed cookies.
- 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 the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Add the crushed cookies to the cocoa mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure all cookie pieces are coated evenly with the chocolate mixture. The mixture will be thick.
- Form the cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into balls, or press the mixture evenly into a parchment-lined dish to form bars about 1-inch thick.
- Chill: Refrigerate the shaped cookies or bars for 1-2 hours, or until they are firm and set.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator. If you made bars, cut them into squares. Enjoy your fudgy, no-bake lazy cake cookies!
Notes
- For a finer texture, pulse the cookies in a food processor instead of crushing by hand.
- You can substitute chocolate wafer cookies with graham crackers or any plain cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruits for variation.
- These cookies do not require baking and are great for hot days or when you want a quick dessert.
