You know what’s actually kind of genius?
Summer bake sales!
Between soccer games and neighborhood yard sales, there’s always someone setting up a little table with treats and a handwritten sign.
And if your kids are anything like mine, they’ve probably asked to “sell stuff” at least once.
These no-bake treats are perfect for hot weather, short attention spans, and zero cleanup motivation.
They’re sweet, simple, and easy enough that even your youngest helper can stir something without wrecking the whole kitchen.
Cookies
No-bake cookies are the MVPs of summer fundraisers.
You just melt, mix, and scoop…no oven drama, no waiting forever.
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Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
Melt butter with sugar and lemon zest, then stir in oats and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
You’ll want to chill the mix just a bit before scooping because it firms up fast once it’s cold.
These turn out chewy with a citrusy bite that feels way fancier than the work you put in.
Try adding a pinch of salt or vanilla if you’ve got it!
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
Start with crushed freeze-dried strawberries and stir them into melted white chocolate or almond bark.
Add in lemon zest, graham crumbs, and a handful of mini marshmallows for texture.
Once everything’s coated, scoop them onto a lined tray and chill.
These are bright, pink, and perfect with a pop of sweet and tangy.
Chocolate Haystacks
Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth, then fold in chow mein noodles.
I know it sounds weird, but trust me, it’s crunchy, sweet, and impossible to stop eating.
Drop spoonfuls onto parchment and pop the tray in the fridge for a bit.
You can sprinkle a little sea salt on top if you want to get fancy.
Monster Cookies
Mix together melted peanut butter, oats, and a touch of honey or syrup.
Stir in mini M&Ms and chocolate chips once it’s cooled down a little so they don’t melt into mush.
Scoop and flatten slightly with a spoon or the back of a glass.
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Bring sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter to a low boil, but don’t walk away because it bubbles quick!
Let it simmer for about a minute, then stir in oats and a splash of vanilla.
Scoop them onto wax paper and let them set until they’re fudgy but not sticky.
Add a spoon of peanut butter if you’re feeling nostalgic.
Cheesecakes
Little no-bake cheesecakes are fancy and delicious..
I’ve made them in muffin liners and plastic cups, making them super easy to sell!
Mini Turtle Cheesecakes
Press crushed chocolate cookies into the bottom of cupcake liners and spoon in a basic no-bake cheesecake filling.
Top with caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of melted chocolate.
These mini turtle cheesecakes chill fast and look like something from a bakery case.
If your chocolate starts to thicken while drizzling, just warm it up again for a second.
White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
Melt white chocolate and fold it into your cream cheese and whipped topping mix.
Pour into mini silicone molds or lined mini muffin tins and freeze just long enough to firm up.
A little raspberry on top makes them feel extra summery!
Mini Key Lime Pie Cheesecakes
Use crushed graham crackers mixed with melted butter to make a quick crust.
For the filling, blend cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice (bottled works fine).
Spoon into muffin liners and chill until they set.
I sometimes zest a lime right over the top with a microplane that’s probably older than my blender.
Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes
Mix crushed vanilla cookies with a bit of cinnamon for the crust then press that into the bottom of a muffin tin.
The filling gets cinnamon and brown sugar swirled right in with the cream cheese mixture.
Once chilled, pipe a little icing in a swirl on top like a cinnamon bun.
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bites
Whip lemon juice and zest into your cream cheese base, then gently fold in fresh or frozen blueberries.
Spoon into mini cups or silicone molds and give them time to chill fully.
The lemon keeps them bright, and the blueberries kind of burst in your mouth.
These are easy to stack in little clamshells if you’re selling them.
Pies
No-bake pies are cold, sweet, and somehow gone in five seconds.
You can pour the filling into a store-bought crust, chill it, and boom, you’re done!
Snickers Pie
Chop up a few Snickers bars and fold them into a mix of cream cheese, whipped topping, and a spoon of peanut butter.
Pour it into a chocolate cookie crust and drizzle with caramel and chocolate syrup.
You can add a few more candy pieces on top if you’re feeling extra.
I chill it in the fridge for a few hours before slicing, but the freezer works too if you’re in a rush.
Peanut Butter Pie
Whip together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping until fluffy.
Pour into a graham crust and pop it in the fridge until it firms up.
Chocolate shavings or mini Reese’s on top make it feel a little fancier.
Pineapple Cream Pie
Mix crushed pineapple (drained just a bit) with sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, and a splash of vanilla.
Pour into a graham cracker crust and chill until set.
The filling is light, creamy, and has just enough tang to balance the sweetness.
If you’ve got coconut flakes, sprinkle some on top for a tropical vibe.
Strawberry Pie
Slice up fresh strawberries and toss them with sugar and a spoon of cornstarch, then let them sit while you prep the crust.
Use a premade graham or cookie crust and layer the berries right in.
You can spoon a bit of strawberry glaze over the top to make it shiny and sweet.
Chill it till everything sets and the slices hold together.
Coconut Cream Pie
Toast some shredded coconut in a dry pan until golden (just keep in mind that it will burn fast).
Mix coconut pudding with cream cheese and whipped topping, then fold in most of the toasted coconut.
Pour into a crust and top with the rest of the coconut plus a few extra dollops of whipped cream.
Squares
Squares are the best when you need something that cuts clean, stacks neat, and doesn’t fall apart on the walk to the table.
Sometimes I wrap them in wax paper and tape them shut with whatever stickers are lying around.
Rice Krispie Squares
Melt butter and marshmallows in a big pot, then stir in cereal until every bit’s coated.
Press into a greased pan with a spatula or wax paper so it doesn’t stick.
Let it cool, then slice into squares or rectangles or whatever shape happens when you use the world’s dullest knife.
You can add sprinkles before just to make them look bake-sale ready.
White Chocolate Almond Butter Squares
Melt almond butter with white chocolate chips and a little honey or maple syrup.
Stir in oats or puffed rice and press into a lined pan.
Chill till firm, then cut into squares that look way fancier than the three ingredients used.
A pinch of sea salt on top makes them pop.
Peanut Butter Squares
Stir together peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar until it’s thick like cookie dough.
Press into a square pan and pour melted chocolate over top.
Let it chill until the chocolate sets, then slice with a warm knife so it doesn’t crack.
Strawberry Chiffon Squares
Whip together cream cheese, whipped topping, and strawberry gelatin (powdered, not made into Jello).
Fold in a few spoonfuls of crushed strawberries and spread it over a graham cracker crust.
These get fluffy and pink and hold their shape once chilled.
I’ve used silicone molds before, but a regular square pan works fine too.
Confetti Squares
Melt butter and peanut butter, then stir in butterscotch chips until smooth.
Fold in mini rainbow marshmallows once it’s cooled a bit so they don’t melt.
Press it all into a lined pan and pop it in the fridge.
They slice up bright and colorful like a party tray from the 90s!
Let Them Make Money and a Mess!
Summer bake sales are the perfect excuse to let your kids take over the kitchen (kind of).
These no-bake treats keep things cool, low-fuss, and sweet enough to sell out fast, even if the signs are spelled wrong and half the marshmallows disappear before they’re packed.
