19 shortcut desserts for a lazy cook

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Who has time to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up elaborate treats? These 19 shortcut desserts are here to save the day (and your sanity).

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cool Whip Cookies

Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cool Whip Cookies are an effortless dessert made with a box of lemon cake mix, a tub of Cool Whip, and an egg. These tasty cake mix cookies are soft, chewy, and ready in a flash.
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

Blueberry Bubble Up

A baked blueberry cobbler with golden brown biscuits on top, drizzled with white icing, presented in a glass dish.
Blueberry Bubble Up. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This blueberry bubble up recipe is a ridiculously easy 3-ingredient dessert that’s warm, bubbly, and bursting with blueberry flavor. It’s ready in a flash, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Bubble Up

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Slice of lemonade pie on a plate with lemonade in the background.
Frozen Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This simple no-bake dessert is an easy treat with only four ingredients and takes just five minutes to make. Cool off during the hot summer weather with this easy no-bake lemonade pie.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake mix donuts are an effortless dessert that requires only 4 ingredients. Using your favorite cake mix, you can make delicious donuts and decorate them for any holiday, making them a versatile treat.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Haystack Cookies

Top view of haystack cookies on a backing rack with a blue napkin.
Haystack Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No-bake Haystack Cookies are a simple dessert made with 4 ingredients in just a few minutes. Enjoy these delicious cookies with chocolate and peanut butter flavor during the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Haystack Cookies

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar and icing on a plate.
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls are an effortless dessert that brings homemade warmth to the table. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these treats are simple to make using pre-made crescent roll dough.
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Mandarin Orange Pie

A slice of mandarin orange pie with creamy filling topped with a cherry and served on a white plate.
Mandarin Orange Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Beat the summer heat with this effortless, no-bake Mandarin Orange Pie. This refreshing dessert features juicy mandarin oranges and fluffy whipped cream in a light and easy recipe that comes together quickly.
Get the Recipe: Mandarin Orange Pie

Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate dump cake is an easy dessert that’s the ultimate chocolatey indulgence. Loaded with rich, gooey chocolate, chocolate chips, and M&M’s, it’s a sinfully delicious treat that requires minimal prep work.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Peanut butter chocolate rolls cut open to show the filling.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These easy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls are an effortless dessert with only 3 ingredients. They take just minutes to prepare, making them perfect for a quick and delicious treat.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Bisquick Cookies

Bisquick chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
Bisquick Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bisquick cookies are an effortless dessert that requires only 6 simple ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. These classic chocolate chip cookies are chewy and delicious, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Bisquick Cookies

Chocolate Lush

Slice of chocolate peanut butter lasagna on a plate.
Chocolate Lush. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy no-bake peanut butter chocolate lasagna is an effortless dessert. With layers of Oreo cookies, peanut butter cheesecake, chocolate pudding, and cool whip, this decadent 4-layer dessert comes together quickly.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Lush

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Slice of chocolate cherry cake topped with cherry pie filling.
Chocolate Cherry Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This simple chocolate cherry cake is a simple dessert made by mixing a box of cake mix with cherry pie filling. Topped off with a chocolate glaze, this is an easy cheater cake recipe.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese

Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese stacked up on a cutting board.
Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake mix cookies with cream cheese are an easy dessert that’s simple to make and delicious. Using a cake mix and simple ingredients, you can create soft, chewy, and rich homemade cookies in no time.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese

S’mores Crescent Rolls

S'mores Crescent Rolls on a plate with marshmallows around.
S’mores Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

S’mores Crescent Rolls are a simple short cut dessert featuring gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate wrapped in a crescent roll. Enjoy the classic s’mores flavor in this simple 4-ingredient treat.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Crescent Rolls

Peanut Butter Dip

A dish of peanut butter dip topped with chocolate pieces served with apple slices and pretzels on the side.
Peanut Butter Dip. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Discover the ultimate effortless dessert with this no-bake Peanut Butter Dip. Combining creamy peanut butter and chocolate, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties and family movie nights.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Dip

Blueberry Pie Bites

Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.
Blueberry Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Prepare to be amazed by the explosion of flavors in these effortless Blueberry Pie Bites. This easy 4-ingredient dessert is a delightful treat that comes together quickly.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bites

Lazy Peach Cobbler

Plate with peach cobbler and a blue napkin.
Lazy Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Combine peaches with pantry staples for an effortless lazy day cobbler. This simple dessert can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, making it a versatile treat.
Get the Recipe: Lazy Peach Cobbler

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