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These no mixer desserts are all about simplicity! You just need a few simple tools – a whisk, spatula, maybe a pastry cutter too. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a weeknight treat, or just because you’re craving something sweet, these recipes prove you don’t need fancy equipment to make an impressive dessert.
One thing I love about these no mixer needed desserts is just how simple and approachable they are. As a busy mom, I don’t always want to drag out my stand mixer just to make dessert, and honestly, some of my favorite recipes come together perfectly with just a whisk, spatula, and a bowl.
Whether you’re craving something fruity like my peach crisp or bright and citrusy like lemon bars, there are so many easy desserts you can mix together by hand in just a few minutes.
And if you’re more of a chocolate dessert person, recipes like my fudgy pizookie or nostalgic homemade Star Crunch are always crowd favorites around here.
I also love that these kinds of desserts still feel homemade and special without requiring a ton of effort or cleanup. Even classic cakes like pineapple upside down cake can easily be made without a mixer and still turn out soft, buttery, and full of flavor.
Easy No Mixer Desserts
So if you’re looking for easy desserts that don’t require fancy equipment, this roundup is full of simple recipes perfect for weeknight baking, last-minute gatherings, or anytime you want something sweet without a lot of fuss.
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Thin & Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies are perfectly golden, buttery, and crisp all the way through. No mixer and no chilling required!
An oatmeal raisin cookie that rivals any bakery. It uses melted butter so the dough is a cinch to throw together as well. You can make them with just a whisk and a mixing bowl.
This pizookie, or a skillet cookie, is everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie without any hassle. The cookie dough whips up minutes without a mixer, and then it's pressed into a cast iron skillet and baked. Top with ice cream for an easy dessert to share. No chilling of the cookie dough so the skillet is ready to be baked in 15 minutes or less!
These brown butter rice krispie treats are made with browned butter, lots of mini marshmallows and a hint of vanilla for the ultimate no bake summer treat! These treats are an easy no bake treat made on the stovetop.
These strawberry rice krispie treats are a sweet pink treat that gets dipped in white chocolate! This rice krispie treats recipe is made with freeze dried strawberries for maximum strawberry flavor! And the best part is they take about 10 minutes to prepare and are an easy no bake treat made on the stovetop.
These peanut butter rice krispie treats a peanut butter lover's dream! This rice krispie treats recipe has double the peanut butter with creamy peanut butter and peanut butter stirred into the marshmallow cereal mixture. And the best part is they are mixed up and ready to eat in about 15 minutes and are an easy no bake treat made on the stovetop.
This Christmas rice krispie treat recipe is an easy holiday treat made with just a few pantry staples. Made with Christmas sprinkles and red and green M&M candies to make them festive for the holiday season. These rice krispy treats come together in minutes making them perfect for a cookie exchange!
These S'mores rice krispie treats are an easy no bake dessert for summertime! And the best part is they are mixed up and ready to eat in about 15 minutes and are an easy no bake treat made on the stovetop.
One of my favorite treats to enjoy are chocolate covered Oreos! And they are so easy to make at home, making them a perfect no bake Christmas treat to share with friends and family for the holidays.
Rich, chewy homemade cosmic brownies topped with a silky ganache and colorful candy-coated rainbow chips, these brownies are pure joy in dessert form. These brownies bake up in less than 30 minutes and without a stand mixer!
These are the best lemon brownies and are the ideal dessert for any lemon lover! Made with fresh lemon zest and lemon juice, and melted white chocolate. These brownies are mixed up in minutes, and then topped with an easy lemon icing after baking.
Homemade brownies just got even better with browned butter as the star ingredient! These fudgy brown butter brownies are prepped and mixed in under 30 minutes!
This easy apple crisp with oat topping made with apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon comes together quickly and easily using just one mixing bowl! Serve warm and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it's the easiest Fall dessert to serve during the holidays!
This easy peach crisp recipe is one of my go-to summer desserts. It’s quick to prep (no peeling required!), uses just one bowl, and has that perfect buttery, golden oat topping.
This easy cranberry apple crisp with crumble topping is made with apples, tart cranberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon and comes together quickly and easily using just one mixing bowl!
When rhubarb is in season, make sure to snag some and whip up this easy strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe. Fresh strawberries, tart rhubarb pair wonderfully together under an almond oatmeal crisp topping. This strawberry rhubarb crisp takes only about 15 minutes to prep before baking!
When spring has sprung, make this light and fluffy homemade pineapple upside down cake! An easy vanilla cake batter is baked with a brown sugar pineapple topping with maraschino cherries. The vanilla cake is made with melted butter, so this pineapple upside down cake recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes!
You are going to love this fruity & delicious Strawberry Galette! It uses easy to find ingredients and shortcut ingredients, like refrigerated pie crusts, making it easy to make for anyone.
This blueberry crostata recipe is an easy summer dessert to make when its blueberry season! Made with fresh blueberries, lemon, and a buttery pie crust. This dessert mixes up and is ready to bake in minutes!
An easy free form pie with apples, cinnamon and topped with crunchy toasted walnuts that is a cinch to make!
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Cherry Crostata
A flaky, homemade pie crust piled high with fresh cherry filling makes the perfect cherry crostata. Crostatas (or galettes) are rustic yet elegant free-form pies. It's simpler to make than a pie, but just as tasty! The perfect dessert to make all summer long!
This easy strawberry cobbler recipe is mixes up quickly making for an easy summertime dessert! The buttery, cakey topping pairs wonderfully with the sweet fresh strawberries. Top with vanilla ice cream for a fresh dessert!
These easy peach crumb bars are the perfect summer dessert! The buttery crumb mixture is used for the base and the crumble topping. You can use fresh peaches, frozen peaches or even canned peaches!
If you loved the Little Debbie star crunch cookies as a kid then you will love this homemade star crunch recipe! These no bake cookies are made with crispy rice cereal, melted chocolate and gooey caramel.
This classic No Bake Cookies recipe is a nostalgic childhood favorite! Made with peanut butter, chocolate, and oats, these chewy cookies come together in just a few minutes, no oven required. No bakes are a quick and easy treat for any time of year!
These No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are the kind of treat you make when you need something quick, easy, and totally irresistible. No oven, no fancy tools, and no chill time—just a handful of pantry staples, a saucepan, and about 10 minutes of your time.