15 Quick & Easy Treats for Instant Snack Joy

Jenny deRemer

Apr 04, 2025

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No time? No problem. These no-bake wonders, cake mix shortcuts, and bite-sized delights are here to satisfy your sweet tooth without the fuss. Craving something crispy? Sweet and salty chocolate tahini Rice Krispie treats and peanut butter chocolate crispy bars bring the crunch. Feeling indulgent? Peanut butter brownies and chocolate marshmallow cookies are pure bliss. For those who love a twist, churro bites and soft lime sugar cookies keep things interesting. Whether you’re in the mood for a Scotcheroo sugar rush or a protein-packed cookie fix, these quick treats have got you covered!

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Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats

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A stack of sweet and salty dessert bars topped with pretzels, chocolate, and puffed rice, served on a light plate.
Image Credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats combine the rich nuttiness of tahini, the satisfying crunch of pretzels, and a luscious dark chocolate coating—all naturally sweetened with maple syrup for a delightful twist.

To learn more: Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats

Protein Cookies

A close-up of freshly baked oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips on a cooling rack, surrounded by scattered chocolate chips.
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Best Protein Cookies You’ll Ever Taste pack a punch of peanut butter, oats, and chocolate—deliciously satisfying and secretly healthy for guilt-free indulgence!

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Churro Bites

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Churro Bites Made with Angel Food Cake are irresistibly crispy outside, soft and cakey inside, and perfectly coated in sweet cinnamon sugar goodness!

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Leprechaun Thumbprints

A close-up of chocolate-covered pretzels topped with a green candy on a light background, surrounded by scattered green candies.
Image Credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Leprechaun Thumbprints are the ultimate sweet-and-salty delight—easy to make with only three ingredients and perfect for any occasion!

To learn more: Leprechaun Thumbprints

Pistachio Ice Cream

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Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream is a creamy, nutty delight guaranteed to impress—one scoop, and everyone will be begging for seconds!

To learn more: Pistachio Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars (No-Bake)

A close-up of a chocolate-covered dessert bar topped with peanut butter pieces, showcasing a layered texture of crispy and creamy elements.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars (No-Bake) are irresistibly chewy, crispy, and loaded with peanut butter, topped with a dreamy chocolate layer—easy, make-ahead, and dangerously tempting!

To learn more: Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars (No-Bake)

Italian Cherry Almond Cookies (dairy free & gluten free!)

Close-up of chewy cookies topped with bright red cherries, dusted with powdered sugar on a decorative gold platter.
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Italian Cherry Almond Cookies are a delightful holiday treat made with just seven simple ingredients—perfect for sharing and impressing at any cookie exchange!

To learn more: Italian Cherry Almond Cookies (dairy free & gluten free!)

No-Bake Cookies

Close-up of a chocolate oatmeal cookie with a small bite taken out, resting on a wooden surface with scattered oats nearby.
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No-Bake Cookies are a seasonal favorite—packed with rich peanut butter, chocolate, and hearty oats, and whipped up in under 10 minutes!

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Cake Mix Cookies

Three stacked cookies with colorful sprinkles, showcasing a soft, chewy texture and vibrant pastel hues against a neutral background.
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Cake Mix Cookies are ridiculously easy—just five ingredients and one bowl for a super simple, yet delicious treat!

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Lemon Cookies

A plate of lemon cookies drizzled with white icing, garnished with lemon slices, showcasing a soft, buttery texture.
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Lemon Cookies are soft, cake-like, and bursting with lemon flavor, topped with a sweet, tangy icing—perfect for year-round enjoyment!

To learn more: Lemon Cookies

Scotcheroos

A stack of golden, chewy bars topped with a smooth layer of chocolate, set on a rustic surface with scattered ingredients.
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Scotcheroos are a fun, no-bake treat combining rice krispies, peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch—super easy and ridiculously tasty!

To learn more: Scotcheroos

Peanut Butter Brownies

A delicious chocolate cookie, split in half to reveal gooey peanut butter filling and topped with chocolate chips, on a white plate.
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Peanut Butter Brownies are a breeze to make in a muffin tin, baking to perfection in under 15 minutes for a quick, delicious treat!

To learn more: Peanut Butter Brownies

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

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Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies are a blast to make and even more fun to eat—rich, fudgy cookies topped with gooey marshmallows and smooth chocolate!

To learn more: Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Brownie Bites

A plate piled high with rich, dark chocolate muffins, showcasing their moist texture and uneven tops, set against a checkered background.
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Brownie Bites are mini versions of those rich, fudgy brownies we love—perfectly chocolatey, buttery, and topped with a swirl of luscious frosting!

To learn more: Brownie Bites

Soft Lime Sugar Cookies

Close-up of soft, lemon-lime cookies topped with creamy icing and garnished with green zest, one cookie partially bitten.
Image Credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Soft Lime Sugar Cookies are a gluten-free, dairy-free treat made with almond and coconut flour, topped with a refreshing lime glaze—perfect for a light spring dessert that’s easily vegan!

To learn more: Soft Lime Sugar Cookies

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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