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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/chocolate-dump-cake-8548.jpg)
Cool Whip Cookies
![Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cool-whip-cookies-1210885-edited.jpg)
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.
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Blueberry Bubble Up
![A baked blueberry cobbler with golden brown biscuits on top, drizzled with white icing, presented in a glass dish.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/blueberry-bubble-up-1-2-1024x640.jpg)
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.
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Frozen Lemonade Pie
![Slice of lemonade pie on a plate with lemonade in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/lemonade-pie-1040399-1024x745-1-edited.jpg)
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.
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Cake Mix Donuts
![Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cake-mix-donuts-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg)
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.
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Haystack Cookies
![Top view of haystack cookies on a backing rack with a blue napkin.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/haystack-cookies-7-1024x640.jpg)
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.
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Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls
![Crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar and icing on a plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cinnamon-crescent-rolls-6467.jpg)
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.
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Mandarin Orange Pie
![A slice of mandarin orange pie with creamy filling topped with a cherry and served on a white plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/mandarin-orange-pie-1.jpg)
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.
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Chocolate Dump Cake
![Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/chocolate-dump-cake-8548.jpg)
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.
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls
![Peanut butter chocolate rolls cut open to show the filling.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/peanut-butter-chocolate-crescents-9-of-10-edited.jpg)
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.
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Bisquick Cookies
![Bisquick chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bisquick-cookies-1220213.jpg)
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.
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Chocolate Lush
![Slice of chocolate peanut butter lasagna on a plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/chocolate-lasagna-6.jpg)
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.
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Chocolate Cherry Cake
![Slice of chocolate cherry cake topped with cherry pie filling.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cherry-cake-1100551.jpg)
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.
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Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese
![Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese stacked up on a cutting board.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cake-mix-cookies-with-cream-cheese-1210821-1200x901-1-edited.jpg)
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.
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S’mores Crescent Rolls
![S'mores Crescent Rolls on a plate with marshmallows around.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/smores-crescent-rolls-1473-1200x800-1.jpg)
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.
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Peanut Butter Dip
![A dish of peanut butter dip topped with chocolate pieces served with apple slices and pretzels on the side.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/reeses-dip-6.jpg)
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.
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Blueberry Pie Bites
![Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/blueberry-pie-bombs-1230421-3.jpg)
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.
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Lazy Peach Cobbler
![Plate with peach cobbler and a blue napkin.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lazy-peach-cobbler-1100353-edited.jpg)
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.
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