Is your oven broken? Is it too hot to turn on the oven? Do you have a craving for a scrumptious cookie? Don’t worry if you find yourself without an oven and a cookie hunger. There are several methods for baking cookies without using an oven. Although unusual, your taste receptors will not notice the difference.

Hey! Shea is my name, and I reside in Southern California. Needless to say, it becomes really hot here. As a result, I dislike using my oven during the heat. I have to be a little more imaginative with my cookie-baking processes during peak heat and peak cookie hunger.

If you want to make cookies without using an oven, you’re in luck! This post will show you five alternative methods to make cookies without using an oven. And don’t worry, none of these approaches include putting your cookies out in the sun for hours on end.

Put on your aprons and get ready to bake some cookies!

How to Bake Cookies Without Oven

I understand. Ovens are the conventional method for baking everyone’s favorite dessert. However, you are not need to use the oven. The procedures listed below may seem unusual, but I assure you that they provide excellent results.

1. Crockpot Cookies

The tried-and-true crockpot. I use mine at least three or four times each week, with one of my recipes always being a sweet treat. That’s right, your notorious slow cooker isn’t only for tender meats and stews. It may also be a cookie curator.

The greatest thing is that, like any other crockpot meal, it is quite easy. In fact, you can use your favorite cookie recipe without changing a thing.

Making cookies in the crockpot is so easy and produces such amazing results. However, you will not get the normal round cookie form (unless you cut it out of the enormous and powerful crockpot cookie).

To make crockpot cookies, do the following:

1. Line the bottom of your crockpot with aluminum foil to form a bowl-like shape.
2. Spray or grease the foil thoroughly.
3. Mix and spread the dough evenly.
4. Cook on low for four hours.

For a 6-quart crockpot, a four-hour low-and-slow cook period is ideal. If you’re using a bigger or smaller model, the time may need to be modified. Keep an eye on your cookies and check them on a regular basis.

2. Pressure Cooker Cookies

Have you joined the pressure cooker craze? I certainly have! One of the fastest methods to cook is using a pressure cooker. Simply chuck everything in, set the timer, and wait for the pressure to do the rest. There are so many delicious recipes, and you can even create cookies.

You’ll need a mason jar for this recipe. Simply fill the mason jar with your choice cookie ingredients (pressure cooker cookies may need a smaller quantity). Cover with tinfoil.

Then, fill the pressure cooker with one cup of water and set the trivet inside. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes with the mason jar on top of the trivet. Five minutes will be more gooey, while seven minutes will be firmer.

3. Microwave Cookies

Oh, the useful microwave. Is there anything it cannot accomplish? A microwave is a handy gadget that is sometimes overlooked. It can do anything from heating to defrosting. But did you know it could also make cookies?

When creating microwave cookies, the recipe will alter somewhat. You should avoid using things like eggs, chocolate chips, or other sweets. Microwaves do not evenly transfer heat and may cause these components to separate. Yuck!

Instead, you’ll want to depend on flavour to make your cookie appetizing. If you have a chocolate desire, for example, you should use cocoa powder and sugar. Try cinnamon powder for something a little more succulent.

To create a great microwave cookie, combine sugar, flour, butter, baking soda, and vanilla extract with your flavorings. Mix the liquid ingredients in one bowl and the dry ones in the other until the mixture resembles cookie dough.

Next, shape the cookie dough into the shape you want and lay it on a microwave-safe plate, pan, or mold. Microwave the cookies for around 3 to 5 minutes. Remember that the cooking time can vary based on your microwave, so keep a watch on those cookies!

4. Stovetop Cookies

If you’re anything like me, you use your cooktop many times every day (yeah, I have a large family and like cooking!). But did you know the burner can be used for more than simply scrambled eggs, hash browns, and rice? It may also be a great alternative for baking oven-free cookies.

First, a few words. The good news is that you don’t need to adjust your cookie recipe at all. So get out Grandma’s cookie recipe and proceed as usual. Second, although using the same ingredients, the finished product will be flatter and more pancake-like.

But the flavor is 100% still there dont worry.

To make stovetop cookies, do the following:

1. Grease the pan’s bottom well. (Butter is advised for a delectable taste).
2. Roll dough into balls and place it onto the pan.
3. With a spatula, flatten the dough ball and cover the pan with the lid.
4. Cook for around five minutes.
5. Flip and flatten the cookie once more.
6. Cook for around five more minutes.
7. Remove from the pan and cool on a cooling rack.

5. No-Bake Cookies

Some may argue that no-bake cookies are unethical. But it’s good to cheat now and again, right? (Ahem, just thinking about cookies makes some of us want to break on our diets!)

There are an infinite number of no-bake cookie recipes. Butter, brown sugar, vanilla, flour, condensed milk, oats, and chocolate chips are combined in the basic recipe. You may, however, be quite inventive. Toss in anything you want: walnuts, M&Ms, white chocolate, etc.

FAQs

Still want to learn how to make cookies without an oven? Then continue reading. You’ll find some commonly asked questions and answers below that you’ll want to know!

Can I bake cookies in my air fryer?

Yes! Another useful kitchen tool that can quickly produce delightful cookie delights. Toss your favorite cookie recipe into the air fryer for around five minutes. You should use 25 degrees less than the recipe specifies. (325°F in the air fryer, 350°F in the oven).

How do you heat up cookies without a microwave?

When you’re short of microwave space, you can heat up cookies in the oven. If you don’t have an oven, the cooktop or an air fryer will suffice.

Can you steam bake cookies?

Yes, cookies can be steam baked. The recipe will not be adjusted, and they should be baked for around nine minutes at 325F. Depending on the components in your cookies, you may need to add a minute or two.it

Final Thoughts

Just because you don’t have an oven doesn’t mean you can’t have cookies. You can create great cookies using a stovetop, crockpot, pressure cooker, microwave, or nothing at all.

Have you tried any of these methods? Share below!