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The Best No Bake Pies Anyone Can Make

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These are the best no bake pies and anyone can make them, no oven required! Simple to follow directions make these no bake pie recipes fast and fun “cooking” for the holiday or anytime.

Now I love Christmas baking but the holiday season can get so busy, and sometimes you just want a recipe you can whip up fast. These are the pies for you! Who says a decadent dessert has to take hours and hours to make? NOT ME!

The 25 Best No Bake Pies

If you’re looking for old fashioned pie recipes be sure to check out my Vintage Pie Recipes too! These are traditional, homemade recipes, that are sure to please a crowd.

Making a delicious dessert that everyone will love doesn’t have to take hours in the kitchen. These 25 easy to make, no bake treats, are proof that fast can be fabulous!

Tips for No Bake Pies

  • Most of these pies will need to be refrigerated so make space.
  • Presentation is everything so take your time putting them together.
  • If you use a pin tin or ceramic pie dish instead of a pre-made crust it will look more homemade.
  • These pies are great for summer treats because they won’t heat up the house.
  • If you want them to be truly no bake recipes be sure to choose a no bake pie crust too. Cookie crusts are great options!
  • You are only limited by your imagination! No bake pies can be fruity, chocolate, creamy and even cheesecakes! So don’t limit yourself.

25 No Bake Pie Recipes

Fruity No Bake Pie Recipes

No bake toffee peach ice cream pie
  • No Bake Watergate Salad Pie
    This pie is perfect for Christmas, it is green! Pistachio and pineapple pistachio fluff in a graham cracker pie crust.
  • No Bake Key Lime Pie
    A refreshing no bake recipe with simple to follow directions.
  • No Bake Apple Pie
    I could hardly believe this was possible until I saw this recipe for myself!
  • No Bake Toffee Peach Ice Cream Pie
    A crust made from sugar cones and brickle, filled with fresh peaches and ice cream. Then topped with caramel… perfection!
  • No Bake Blueberry Pie
    Berry jello and yummy blueberries fill a graham cracker crust in this no bake dessert.
  • No Bake Lemon Cloud Pie
    Make this lemon pie by combining lemons, whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk for an easy but delicious dessert.

No Bake Chocolate Pies

No Bake Cheesecakes

Creamy No Bake Pies

No Bake Peanut Butter Pies

No Bake Cookie and Candy Pies

  • No Bake Oreo Pie
    This no bake recipe has an Oreo crust, Oreo cream cheese filling, chocolate ganache topped with Oreos. You’re welcome.
  • No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie
    Only one bowl needed to mix up this scrumptious dessert with lots of chopped peanut butter cups!
  • Easy Hershey Bar Pie
    Made with real Hershey milk chocolate bars.
  • No Bake Snickers Pie
    A little bit of Snickers candy in every bite of this no bake pie.
  • Candy Bar Pie
    This ultimate dessert that starts with a toasty graham cracker crust, filled with a layer of rich chocolate ganache, then silky peanut butter filling, and finally a generous sprinkle of Milk Way Caramel bites.

Well there you have it, 25 delicious, easy to make, no bake pies to try this holiday season! Deciding which lovely treat to make first might be the hardest decision of all. Don’t feel guilty making these easy recipes, it is still a homemade delight.

What is your favorite dessert to make at home?

Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Hash Browns

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Breakfast casserole has become a holiday morning staple at our house. The recipe is easy but absolutely delicious and you can change it up to suit you and your family’s taste.

This casserole with bacon and hash browns is great for breakfast or brunch or a pot luck too. I’ll be making 2 breakfast casseroles Christmas morning brunch with our family and friends. This is a particular favorite of both my husband and father-in-law.

easy to make breakfast casserole recipe with bacon and frozen hash browns

This is the perfect breakfast casserole for a crowd! And it is gluten free so almost everyone can eat it.

Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients for Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Hash Browns

  • 12 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package of bacon, cooked
  • 8 frozen hash browns (patties)
    Do not cook or defrost!
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions for Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Hash Browns

  1. Rough Chop Bacon – I like to use scissors.
  2. Cook your bacon until crisp then remove and drain on paper towel.
  3. Place hash browns in a single layer in a greased 9X13 baking dish.
  4. You may have to break a hash brown patty to get everything to fit and cover the bottom of casserole dish.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
  6. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard.
  7. Pour the egg mixture of the cheese, bacon and hash browns.
  8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
  9. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  10. Serve hot.

How to know when the casserole is done?

I butter knife, inserted in the middle, should come out clean when the breakfast casserole is completely cooked.

How to Serve the Bacon and Hash brown Breakfast Casserole

We like to serve ours with a few topping options like diced green onions, salsa, hot sauce and ketchup (though I don’t get the ketchup on eggs things).

Variations for the Casserole Recipe

We love the classic breakfast casserole but I’ve made it with lots of different options and they are great too. We particularly love the Southwestern Breakfast Casserole option.

  • Use cooked ham or sausage (cooked and drained) instead of bacon or use a combination of meats.
  • Change up the cheese – I love it with smoked Gouda!
  • Add in some sauteed chopped onion and bell pepper for additional flavor.
  • Add in chopped baby Bella mushrooms.
  • Used diced frozen potatoes or shredded hash browns instead of patties.
  • For a low carb / Keto option, leave out the hash browns entirely.
  • Go for a Southwestern flare by using 1 lbs of cooked and drained chorizo instead of bacon and add some diced green chilies.

What are some great side dishes for breakfast casserole?

This bacon and hash brown casserole is really a complete meal but if you’d like to add some side dishes here are my favorites:

easy bacon and frozen hash brown breakfast casserole recipe
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Easy Bacon and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast casserole, christmas breakfast, frozen hash browns
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 12 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 package Cooked and Crispy Bacon drained
  • 8 Frozen Hash Brown Patties do not cook or defrost
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Mustard
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  1. Rough Chop Bacon – I like to use scissors.

  2. Cook your bacon until crisp then remove and drain on paper towel.

  3. Place hash browns in a single layer in a greased 9X13 baking dish.

  4. You may have to break a hash brown patty to get everything to fit and cover the bottom of casserole dish.

  5. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

  6. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard.

  7. Pour the egg mixture of the cheese, bacon and hash browns.

  8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

  9. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

You might also like my recipe for Ham and Spinach Quiche with Gluten Free Crust or Keto Breakfast Bites

Christmas Drinks for the Whole Family

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Christmas drinks for the whole family – recipes everyone will love. Everything from hot chocolates to mulled wines. There is something for everyone.

I love a warm mug of hot coffee, pretty much everyday of the year. But there are a few specialty Christmas drink recipes that I save just for the Christmas season. I hope you enjoy these festive drinks as much as we do!

I’ve organized these 30 Christmas drinks into chocolate recipes, fruit recipes, eggnog recipe, coffee recipes and adults only recipes. Enjoy!

Make sure to check out my other
Christmas Recipes & DIY Gift Ideas!

Christmas Drinks – The Recipes

Hot chocolate Christmas drinks

Hot Chocolate Christmas Drinks

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Rich & Delicious Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas, drinks, hot chocolate, pepperment chocolate
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Milk Try 1/2 milk & 1/2 heavy cream for a richer flavor.
  • 10 oz Chocolate Chips I like semi-sweet but milk chocolate will work too.
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp Peppermint Extract Start with 1/2 tsp and add more if needed to taste.
  • Optional Toppings – Cane Cane, whipped Cream topped with crushed peppermint candies, sprinkles or mini white chocolate chips. Marshmallows are great too.

Instructions

  1. Heat milk (or milk and cream combo) on the stove top in a medium sauce pan.

  2. Bring to a simmer, not a boil.

  3. Stir often so the milk does not burn to the bottom of the pan.

  4. Once the milk has come to a low simmer remove the pan from the heat and add in the chocolate chips.

  5. Stir until all of the chocolate is melted and the drink is creamy.

  6. Stir in 1/2 tsp of the peppermint extract.

  7. Taste and only add more if you need to. Peppermint is a strong flavor.

  8. Serve warm with whipped cream and a candy cane or other optional toppings.

Fruity Christmas Drinks

Fruity Christmas Drinks - Recipes to Make
  • Easy Christmas Punch Recipe
    A delicious and festive punch for the whole family – ready in just minutes!
  • Ponche Navideño (traditional Mexican Christmas Punch)
    A warm, spiced punch made by simmering typical Mexican fruits with cane sugar and spices until the heavenly aroma permeates the entire house! 
  • Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Cider
    A delicious cider made with apple, cranberry and orange juices!  Stays warm for a whole party in the slow cooker.
  • Crimson Christmas Punch
    A cold sherbet based punch recipe.

Eggnog Christmas Drink Recipes

Eggnog Christmas Drink Recipes

Christmas Coffee Drinks

The 5 Best Ways to Brew Coffee at Home

Christmas Drinks with Alcohol

Adults Only Christmas Drink & Cocktail Recipes with Alcohol

Great for your holiday parties – Christmas cocktails!

  • Hot Buttered Rum
    A classic warm, sweet cocktail often served on Christmas night.
  • DIY Kahlua Recipe
    Make this easy homemade coffee liqueur is great for gifts too!
  • Slow Cooker Mulled Wine Recipe
    A delicious mix of red wine, maple syrup, oranges, brandy, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
  • Gingerbread Martini
    A fantastic combination of Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, Gingerbread Syrup and ice cream in a cocktail shaker.
  • Eggnog Cocktail
    This thick, rich and flavorful drink is made with eggs, sugar, milk, cream, rum, and a little nutmeg. 
  • Hot Toddy
    Hot Toddy Recipe and Grandma’s secret home remedy for colds but a yummy warm drink to just enjoy.
  • The Grinch Cocktail
    An easy holiday cocktail with fruity flavors like melon, lemon-lime, and cherry. It is also bright green!
  • Christmas Sangria
    Sweet and festive, this white sangria recipe is full of Christmas cheer! 
  • Eggnog Martini
    This martini recipe takes basic eggnog to the next level! Using vanilla vodka and amaretto for a rich, sweet, Christmas treat.

The best part of these Christmas drinks or any holiday drink, is sipping them with the people you love. So whatever recipe you decide to try this year I hope you’re surrounded with family and friends to share it with you this holiday season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sugar Cookies in a Jar with Free Printable

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Sugar cookies in a jar? Oh yeah! This fantastic sugar cookies in a jar recipe is a great gift for someone you love this Christmas; especially for a avid or new baker or anyone who just loves cookies. I mean, who doesn’t love homemade fresh-baked cookies?

This cookies in a jar is fun and fast to make so get the kids and teens involved! I’ve included some free printable tags for your gifts as well. This makes the presentation so fun!

Sugar cookies in a jar recipe with cute free printable.

I like to include a dozen pre-made cookies with the jar, when I can; this way the recipient knows how delicious the sugar cookies are before they even make them. But that is totally optional.

This recipe creates an easy and delicious cookie and a fantastic Christmas Gift with a free printable tag and instructions for you to attach.

Sugar cookies in a jar are a sweet and inexpensive DIY gift that’s cute as a button! And everyone on your gift list will love them!

What is a cookie in a jar?

A cookie in a jar recipe is a pre-measured dry mix, like these sugar cookies. You fill a mason jar with the mix and all the recipient has to do is add the moist ingredients, bake and enjoy!

Looking for MORE Christmas Cookie Recipes? Be sure to check out my favorite Vintage Cookie Recipes too!

What are some low cost Christmas gifts?

This cookie mix in a jar is a easy and inexpensive gift to make this year. But I have more ideas for you to try. See Simple Homemade Gifts Anyone Can Make for more do it yourself gifts.

How to Make Sugar Cookies in a Jar

This recipe is designed to fit in a 1 quart, wide mouth, mason jar. The mixture is not layered but combined in a bowl first then put in the jars completely ready to go. You can top off the jars with some sprinkles or your other favorite sugar cookie decoration; this adds a fun pop of color.

Then you simply print and attach the directions, a ribbon and a cute cookie cutter if you’d like. You’re going to look like a crafty genius – no one will know how easy this cookie in a jar recipe really is!

Tips for Great Sugar Cookies

  1. Make sure to chill your dough for at least an hour or they’ll be too soft work with. This is especially important if you want to use cookie cutters.
  2. Don’t OVER mix your cookie dough. Use a mixer at a low speed until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Overworked dough will make for tough, dry cookies.
  3. Flour your surface! Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat with a few tablespoons of flour on top. As you roll out your dough the flour will keep it from sticking.
  4. Roll out your dough in small batches instead of all at once.
  5. After you put your cut cookies on the baking sheet, use a pastry brush to wipe away excess flour.
  6. Pro tip: Bake on parchment paper or the silicon baking sheet for easy peasy cookie removal.
  7. Don’t OVER BAKE. If your sugar cookies get a darl brown edge they are over cooked. It is better to slightly under-bake because the cookies will continue to “cook” a bit even after you take them out of the oven.
  8. Invest in a good cooling rack!

Helpful Tools for Great Sugar Cookies

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Sugar Cookies in a Jar Gift Recipe

Sugar Cookies in a Jar Recipe

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Sugar Cookies in a Jar Directions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in bowl.
  2. Use whisk to combine well.
  3. Carefully add dry mix to quart sized jar. I like to use a canning funnel for less mess.
  4. Use a ladle to pack ingredients into jar.
  5. Add sprinkles or other decorations on top, if desired.
  6. Attach lid and label to jar.
  7. You can also add a cookie cutter, if desired.

How to Use the Sugar Cookies in a Jar Mix

To Make the Cookies:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Pour mixture from jar to large bowl. Cream one cup of butter, softened.
  3. Add in 2 eggs and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  5. Chill prepared dough for one hour.
  6. Roll out to 1/4 inch and cut into desired shapes.
  7. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to brown.
  9. You can decorate them with sugar before baking or frost after baking.
Easy DIY Sugar Cookies in a Jar with a Free Printable Tag
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Easy Delicious Sugar Cookies in a Jar Recipe Mix

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas, cookies, gifts in jars, holiday, sugar cookie

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cups white sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

Sugar Cookie Mix

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in bowl.

  2. Use whisk to combine well.

  3. Carefully add dry mix to jar. I like to use a canning funnel for less mess.

  4. Use a ladle to pack ingredients into jar.

  5. Add sprinkles or other decorations on top, if desired.

  6. Attach lid and label to jar.

  7. You can also add a cookie cutter, if desired.

Make The Sugar Cookies Using Mix

  1. Pour mixture from jar to large bowl. Cream one cup of butter, softened.

  2. Add in 2 eggs and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

  4. Chill prepared dough for one hour.

  5. Roll out to 1/4 inch and cut into desired shapes.

  6. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.

  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to brown.

  8. You can decorate them with sugar before baking or frost after baking.

Don’t forget to get your Free Printable Labels for the Cookie Mix Jars!

Recipe for Sugar Cookies in a Jar Gift

Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe

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Today I bring you an easy Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe that you’re going to love. Imagine yourself baking tasty little treats for your friends and family that taste like a memory we all share!

I grew up on Rice Krispies treats and not the pre-made kind! I love them to this day (again, not the pre-made variety). This holiday cookie recipe takes all the awesome yummy of a Rice Krispies treat and adds a hint of Christmas goodness for a PERFECT Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe you must try this year.

Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe

This Rice Krispies cookie recipe is perfect for your holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges (oh yeah, you can print it out), Christmas treat trays for your friends or neighbors…even the Big Guy’s cookie plate (Santa loves these Rice Krispies cookies).

There is something about the Christmas season that calls us to the kitchen for baking. Or is that just me? Christmas treats are tasty, fun and festive additions to our holidays!

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Variations for the Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe

  • Add a cup of red and green M&Ms
  • Add chocolate chips
  • Add in white chocolate chips
  • Add in your favorite chopped nuts
  • You can also use regular Rice Krispies if you can’t find the Holiday Colors or want to make them outside of Christmas time.

How do I host a cookie exchange?

So you’re thinking this recipe would be great for a cookie swap or cookie exchange? You’re right! Or maybe you want to host a cookie exchange, here are a few tips:

  1. Plan early because there are a lot of holiday parties this time of year!
  2. Make a guest list.
  3. Make a cute DIY printable invitation.
  4. Send your invites out 3 weeks in advance!
  5. Ask everyone to bring 2 – 3 dozen cookies. There should be enough for everyone to sample a cookie and take 2 or 3 home, so plan accordingly.
  6. Make sure then also bring a printed recipe for their cookies; enough for each guest to take one home. This can be on recipe cards or ask everyone to print on regular paper so they can be hole punched and put in a cute binder.
  7. Consider giving your guests a Christmas themed binder – you can often find them a the dollar stores.
  8. Tell your guest to bring something to carry home their treats.
  9. At the party allow time for everyone to get a plate of sample cookies and their treats to take home.
  10. Make sure to offer coffee, tea, cider to go with your delicious cookies.

Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe

Makes: 24 Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Rice Krispies Cookie Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 stick melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups non-crushed Rice Krispies Holiday Cereal
parchment paper

Rice Krispies Cookie Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Whisk until fully combined; to aerate.
  4. Melt butter completely in a microwave safe bowl.
  5. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar, and melted butter.
  6. Beat in the vanilla and eggs.
  7. Continue beating until batter is light and creamy.
  8. In increments, add in flour mixture, mixing after each addition.
  9. Add in the 2 cups of non-crushed Rice Krispies Holiday Cereal and mix well by hand.
  10. Place 1″ balls of dough on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are a light golden brown.
  12. Remove from sheet to cooling rack.
Rice Krispies Cookies Mix
Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe on parchment paper
Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe cooling rack
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Holiday Rice Krispies Cookies Recipe for Christmas

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas, cookie exchange, cookies, holiday, rice crispy, rice krispies, treats
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups non-crushed Rice Krispies Holiday Cereal

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Whisk until fully combined; to aerate.

  4. Melt butter completely in a microwave safe bowl.

  5. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar, and melted butter.

  6. Beat in the vanilla and eggs.

  7. Continue beating until batter is light and creamy.

  8. In increments, add in flour mixture, mixing after each addition.

  9. Add in the 2 cups of non-crushed Rice Krispies Holiday Cereal and mix well by hand.

  10. Place 1″ balls of dough on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

  11. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are a light golden brown.

  12. Remove from sheet to cooling rack.

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