10 lazy dessert recipes for when you need shortcut delights without any fuss

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Sure, we all love a decadent dessert, but sometimes the idea of baking from scratch can be a bit daunting. Fret not! With these 19 lazy dessert recipes, you can whip up deliciously satisfying treats without much effort.

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

Lemonade Pie

slice of lemonade pi on a plate with lemonade in the background.
Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Utilizing store-bought lemonade concentrate, this lemonade pie is a breeze to prepare and serves up a slice of sweet, citrusy refreshment. Perfect for a sunny day when you need a quick but delicious dessert.
Get the Recipe: Lemonade Pie

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

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

Turn the flavor up to eleven with these easy Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. They take the shortcut of ready-made crescent roll dough to give you homemade cinnamon roll experience without the homemade effort!
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

M&M Chocolate Dump Cake

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

Chocolate Dump Cake is the epitome of simple, semi-homemade lazy desserts. Just dump the ingredients into a pan, bake, and voila – a decadently moist chocolate cake that’s impossible to resist.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Lazy Day Cobbler

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

Lazy Day Cobbler is a sweet and speedy dessert. Made with canned or frozen fruit and a few pantry staples, this semi-homemade dessert takes only minutes to prepare and tastes like a sunny summer day.
Get the Recipe: Lazy Day Cobbler

Blueberry Pie Bomb

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

Blueberry Pie Bombs are bursting with flavor with rolling pins or pie crust struggles.! Wrap premade biscuit dough around some blueberry pie filling, bake, and in no time you’ve got these adorable, pop-in-your-mouth treats.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bomb

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate cake mix donuts with colorful sprinkles on a baking rack.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake Mix Donuts are a baker’s best-kept secret – a lazy dessert that tastes like it took all day! Using cake mix as a shortcut, you can enjoy fresh, warm donuts without the hassle.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Cool Whip Cookies

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

Cool Whip Cookies are the shortcut cookies of your dreams. All you need is a tub of Cool Whip and a box of cake mix to make these light, fluffy, and semi-homemade sweet perfection.
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

S’mores Crescent Rolls

S'mores Crescent Rolls on a plate drizzled with chocolate.
S’mores Crescent Rolls. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bring the campfire to your kitchen with these simple S’mores Crescent Rolls. Using pre-made crescent roll dough, marshmallows, chocolate, and a sprinkle of graham crackers, these rolls are a cinch to make and taste like nostalgia in a bite.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Crescent Rolls

Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

The beloved classic cookie just got easier with Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies. Use Bisquick mix as a quick-start to your dough, these cookies are delightfully chewy, full of melty chocolate chips, and ready in no time.
Get the Recipe: Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

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

Chocolate Cherry Cake is a shortcut to heaven for cherry-chocolate lovers. By using a boxed cake mix and canned cherries, this dessert whips up quickly on a lazy day.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Apple Pie Bites give you maximum flavor with minimal effort! In no time at all you’ll be enjoying flaky, cinnamon-apple goodness without having to bake a whole pie.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bites

Cake Mix Cookies

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

Add a twist to your cookie game with these Cake Mix Cookies. A little cream cheese in the batter makes them pillowy-soft, slightly tangy, and unbelievably simple to make thanks to the cake mix shortcut.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Cookies

Haystack Cookies

Haystack Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No need for a mixer or an oven with Haystack Cookies. They’re quick, lazy cookie, perfect when you have no time. Chow mein noodles and chocolate chips make a delicious no bake dessert.
Get the Recipe: Haystack Cookies

Ho Ho Trifle

No bake dessert trifle with Ho Hos, raspberries, pudding and whipped topping.
Ho Ho Trifle. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Ho Ho Trifle is a semi-homemade dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Layers of store-bought chocolate Ho Hos, whipped cream, pudding and fruit create a delightful dessert you can make in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Ho Ho Trifle

Pie Crust Tarts

Jelly filled pie crust cookies.
Pie Crust Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pie dough and your favorite jam is all that is needed to make these Pie Crust Cookies, that bake up golden brown and crispy. You can even use leftover pie dough for the ultimate lazy day treat.
Get the Recipe: Pie Crust Tarts

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Two milkshake glasses with frozen strawberry lemonade garnished with strawberries sitting on a wooden table outside.
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This creamy frozen strawberry lemonade is the summer drink you’ve been looking for. It’s sweet and tart and smooth to drink with a little pop of fizz. It’s sure to be a fan favorite in your house.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Birthday Cake Popcorn

Birthday cake popcorn with sprinkles scooped into cupcake wrappers.
Birthday Cake Popcorn. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Covered in sprinkles, this delightful Chocolate Birthday Cake Popcorn is a party dessert that comes together with just five ingredients and minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Birthday Cake Popcorn

No-Bake Macaroons

No-bake coconut macaroons in coconut shell on stripped cloth.
No-bake Coconut Macaroons. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Whip up these delicious no-bake macaroons with only 5 ingredients, plus salt. With their chewy coconut texture and sweet flavor, these delightful treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Macaroons

Air Fryer Pears

Air fryer pears on a black plate topped with walnuts.
Air Fryer Pears. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With only 5 ingredients, these sweet, warm air fryer pears are a delicious sweet treat that is ready fast.. With caramelized maple syrup, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the perfect amount of salt to balance the sweetness, they will be a new favorite in your home.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pears

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