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No-bake dessert crazes seem to come and go, and right now, I think we’re in one! Actually, they may seem trendy, but no-bake items have been around for a long time: ever since people have wanted to save time and avoid turning on the oven. This icebox cookie cake is one of the oldest and most classic. And as a bonus, it’s also the easiest. Simple ingredients of cookies and whipped cream create quite a stunning dessert!

This sounds too good to be true, but it really is this easy and becomes a true cake!

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Serving & Storage

To serve – Serve well chilled so the whipped cream is set and the cookies have softened just enough. Slice with a sharp knife and use a spatula to lift each piece.

To store – Cover the pan tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The texture often improves after the first day as the layers meld. Alternatively, freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

A crosscut section of a cookie cake.

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No-Bake Icebox Cookie Cake

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This cookie comes together quickly and easy, perfect to make before any ocassion! Crumbled cookies partner with whipped cream to create a fluffy yet crunchy treat.
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24-30 chocolate chip cookies

Instructions 

  • Combine heavy cream, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in the bowl of an electric mixer (or use a hand mixer). Whip on high until cream is at stiff peaks.
    3 cups heavy cream, 2 tbsp sour cream, ⅓ cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Place one layer of cookies in the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Break pieces of cookies to fill in gaps.
    24-30 chocolate chip cookies
  • Spread one quarter of the prepared whipped cream over the cookie layer. Repeat with three more layers of each, ending with whipped cream.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator at least eight hours. This allows the cookies to soften.
  • Before serving, sprinkle the top with cookie pieces and cut into slices.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 331 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Kaleb Wyse is a New York Times bestselling author behind the popular Wyse Guide website. Living on his fourth-generation Iowa farm, he loves sharing recipes and gardening tips that come from traditions that feel comfortably familiar. His down-to-earth style makes sustainable living and farm life feel like home!

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