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My co-worker who doesn't bake at all, needs an easy bar cookie to bring to a Block Party. I believe she has a 9x13 pan. She needs something relatively foolproof, and would prefer not to have to bake it, and of course it has to be tasty. I suggested Rice Krispy treats, but she didn't like my idea. Any suggestions?!

Oh and it has to be something that won't melt.

 
A lot of people love Magic Cookie Bars, especially kids. I found them to be too sweet, but if you're

interested, I'll post the recipe. They're very easy to make. Not sure about the melt factor, though, since there's chocolate in them.

 
Wow, that's a hard request. No baking, no melting. See link for fruit pizza. A tiny bit of baking

Use pre-made refrigerated cookie dough you can buy to make the crust really easy. This can be made in a 9X13 pan or a sheet pan, just press in the cookie dough and bake, then put on the other toppings when cool. I brush the top of the fruit with some melted apple or currant jelly for a shiny look.
The 7-layer bars up in T&T are easy and good, but also require a bit of baking and would melt a little with the chocolate chips.
I think the rice krispie treats are a great no bake treat. I make a double batch and put it in one 9X13 pan so they are extra thick(Ina Garten style) and then I sprinkle them with colored sprinkles. The folks here at work gobble them up.

http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=9&msgid=12

 
REC: Honey Crunch Nut Bars

This won the grand prize in a 1994 Women's Day contest. It's good but SWEET!

Total prep time: 10 minutes

1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup honey
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cans (5 oz. each) chow mein noodles
1 can (6.5 oz.) mixed nuts (1-1/4 cup)

Grease a 9" square pan.
Put butter, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon into a 3 quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat, then boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Add noodles and gently stir (fold) until coated. Stir in nuts.
Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Cover with waxed paper and press into an even layer. Remove paper. Let stand at least 1 hour before cutting into bars with a large heavy knife.
Makes 24 bars.

 
These are a little different than the 7-layer bars. Here's the recipe:

MAGIC COOKIE BARS

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 14 oz. can condensed milk
6 oz (1 cup) chocolate chips (I used a little more)
3 1/2 ounces (1 1/3 cups) coconut (I used a little less than 1 1/2 cups unsweetened)
1 c. chopped pecans (I used 3/4 cup)

Preheat oven to 350.
Melt butter in a 13x9 inch baking pan in the oven while it's preheating.
Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the melted butter, mix together and press into pan.
Pour the condensed milk evenly over the crust and sprinkle with the remaining ingredients. (I added the chips first, then coconut, then nuts. I also sprinkled a few more chips on top). Press down firmly.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool thoroughly before cutting.

Posted by Cookimonster

 
Check out T&T cakes, cookies, desserts, candy and stupidly simple for other easy recipes.

Most require a bit of baking though.

 
The chocolate covered cherry cake up in T&T stupidly simple is easy and good without frosting.

 
I agree with Ang - no baking, no chocolate, no rice krispies -- difficult request! However...

if she can be a little more flexible I have a few easy ones.

 
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