No-Bake Cookies & Cream Meltaways – an extra-creamy, melt in your mouth way to enjoy cookies & cream!
Today is a special day for us! We are celebrating Ellia’s 8th birthday!! Don’t even get me started on where those 8 years have gone, or how I can’t believe I have a daughter going into 3rd grade, or how amazing and unbelievable it is to watch her grow into her 8 year old self, with her own unique personality and abilities and sense of self….. I could go on all day about wondering whether I’m capturing the moment while it’s here, but I’ll spare you all the sentimentality this morning.
It became especially clear to me just how “old” she’s getting when she decided she wanted to have just a few friends over for a spa-themed sleepover party. And when, in the middle of decorating flip flops and doing facials and painting toe nails, I overheard the girls talking about which boys are cute and who has a crush on who…..definitely not a topic I’m ready for! So I decided to just listen from the other room, and hope it wouldn’t last long.
It was all innocent (“He said I look like a princess in my dress”) and no, it didn’t last long. Before I knew it they were on to other topics, like who’s the smartest kid in their grade and which teacher they want next year and what they think of summer school so far. And they were on to other activities, too…..like racing each other across the yard and playing on the swing set and devouring ice cream sundaes.
As 8 year olds, they really are in between two worlds. Mostly just kids, but also starting to be interested in more “adult” things….like crushes and sleep overs and spas. And, as much as I’d like to keep Ellia little, the reality is she’s growing up! So I’m trying to be okay with it. Maybe someday she and I can actually do the spa stuff together…..and when we’re done, we can treat ourselves to something delicious and spa-ish and very adult-like.
But for now, while she’s 8, we’ll treat ourselves to these Cookies & Cream Meltaways. They’re sweet, creamy, delicious, and simple to make, but they really do feel like a treat. And they leave you with time to race across the yard or play on the swing set or paint your toe nails…..whatever you’re feeling in the moment!
Ingredients
- 40 Oreos
- 1 c. unsalted butter divided
- 3 c. powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Finely crush 30 of the Oreos, using a food processor if possible.
- Combine Oreo crumbs with 1/2 c. softened butter and press into 9x9 inch pan to form crust.
- Chill crust until firm.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1/2 c. softened butter, milk, and vanilla.
- Mix in medium-high speed 2-3 minutes.
- Crush remaining 10 Oreos, leaving some larger pieces, and stir into powdered sugar mixture.
- Spread mixture over top of crust and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Stephanie says
I will make this and eat the whole tray! So pretty and surprised to see how easy it is to make! Awesome recipe!
Stephanie
Valerie says
I will be making this very soon with my grandson but i will be eat
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
Looks great, Cathy! No bake treats are definitely on my favs list! Have a happy summer!:-)
Rebecca says
Hi, could you explain the measurements please? 1 c unsalted butter, the c stands for? thanks
Cathy Trochelman says
Hi Rebecca, the c stands for cup. Hope this helps!
Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust says
OH MY GOSH. I’m DYING!!!! And happy birthday to her!
Jessica says
Yum Cathy, this looks delicious and what a perfect treat to celebrate a birthday. I like doing things just a little different – sometimes it makes it all the more special! Happy Birthday to your beautiful Ellia – you’re right, 8 is an “in between age” and I think that sort of continues for the next few years. My Riley who turned 10 in May still loves playing with dolls but also loves painting her toes so it’s a constant in between time. I know this – I’m trying to soak it all in, I’m literally a sponge because we know these days are precious and fleeting. Except the sisterly fighting…which I could SO live without! What can you expect from a 6 and 9 year old when it’s 95 degrees out? Yup, pretty much that!
Tanya+Schroeder says
Happy birthday! Cookies and Cream bars are the perfect treat for any age!
Mariel+@+Or+so+she+says... says
Yesssssssss! I need Oreos. Thanks, Cathy!
Julie+@+Julie's+Eats+&+Treats says
A spa birthday party! What an awesome Mom you are!!! Like I doubted that 🙂 These look like the perfect treat for a hot summer day!
Tonia says
Happy Birthday! I totally agree with the part adult/part kid. I think that is the real reason they are called “tweens”!
Julie says
Oh. My. My mouth is so watering right now! I’d eat the whole pan of this, I believe! 🙂 Sharing!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
Awww – they really do grow up so fast! Too fast sometimes. I love how easy these bars are and that they are full of Oreos!! Yes, please!!!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
I could eat an entire pan! They look so good! My oldest is 7 1/2, and for some reason, I always feel like the 8th birthday will be tough.
Trish+-+Mom+On+Timeout says
Wishing Ellia a happy, happy birthday! Reece just turned 8 last weekend and it was hard for me to accept the fact that he’s eight – EIGHT! Where or where did the time go??? These meltaways are absolute perfection…as is your photography! Gorgeous! Pinned my dear 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Trish! It IS hard to accept…..like I can feel it slipping through my fingers. Agh! And then I need to turn off my brain….lol 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
Hi Cathy! These sound like a perfect treat for summer – love that they’re no bake AND have Oreos in them! Pinning and sharing – thanks for the recipe! Have a happy Thursday and a fabulous 4th!
Sheryl@Lady+Behind+The+Curtain says
Oh my Cathy! These are a chocolate lovers dream!
Lisa+@+Cooking+with+Curls says
Wow, those look amazing Cathy!! Kids grow up so fast. I swear, you blink, and the next thing you know, they are going off to college!
Deb+@Cooking+on+the+Front+Burner says
Love this treat Cathy! I hope your daughter had a fun birthday… and the boy talk can wait 🙂
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
They do grow up fast, don’t they, enjoy them while they are still young, my son is 19, and I still want to tuck him in and hold his hand in public, which he is NOT having at all! I can not wait to try these, I love simple desserts…Pinning now!
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Yanessa says
Hi, this sounds delicious! Quick question about this recipe-
Does ‘divided oreos’ mean to take out the filling? Or is the top part of the meltaway simple the powdered sugar mixture and the crust the entire cookie..
Thanks!
Ariana says
Same question, waiting on your reply 🙂
Nat Dabrowski says
I tried this yesterday, and it is yummy! But I feel like it would work MUCH better with a vanilla ice cream instead of a powdered sugar mixture- we found it way too sweet (and I have the biggest sweet tooth!!) so next time I’m going to try it as an ice cream slice 😉
jennaloves_foood says
Hi Cathy! Could the vanilla be omitted? This is my first time trying a no bake recipe. I live alone and how should I scale down the recipe so that I can be able to finish it? Pls help. Thanks!
Cathy Trochelman says
Hi! I’m sure you could omit the vanilla, though it will alter the flavor slightly. Also, it would be relatively easy to quarter the recipe and put it in a small pan or dish. Here are the quartered measurements:
10 Oreos
1/4 c. unsalted butter
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 Tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Hope this helps!
Kathy says
Do these have to be kept in the refrigerator? Looking for easy no bake treats for care packages that can travel well.
Sam says
For how much time do we have to refrigerate it???
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How much people does this serve? PLEASE REPLY !!!!!