Nabisco has discontinued its beloved cookies, but these 14 cookies are still on the table
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Summer is saved! In case you missed the news last week, we were shocked to hear the news that Nabisco has been quietly discontinuing its popular chocolate wafer cookies. Yes, the cookies that were the backbone of many summer desserts are no more. What will happen to your beloved Icebox Cake?!
While we’ve written about some of the alternatives, there’s no perfect replica of those thin, crunchy cocoa brownies. Fortunately, there is We are Some creative ways to get around 1-1 substitutions. From chocolate chip cookies to graham crackers to ice cream sandwiches, these great recipes replicate that delicious classic cookie, without the chocolate wafer cookie. It’s time to dig in, and maybe free up some space in your freezer.
Chocolate chip mocha icebox cake
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With mascarpone cheese and espresso powder, this sweet dessert is almost like a cross between a tiramisu cake and an icebox cake. Using fluffy, crunchy chocolate chip cookies in place of the typical chocolate chips or lady fingers is a fun, playful twist on two classic desserts.
Crispy Strawberry Chocolate Icebox Cake
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Chocolate and strawberries are a dessert made in heaven, especially during strawberry season when they are at their sweetest. Although recipe author and Allrecipes All Star Sandra Garth writes, “This is a no-bake dessert that tastes good no matter the season.”
Carlota de Limon (Mexican Lemon Ice Box Cake)
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This delicious, creamy dessert is a lemon lovers dream. Mexican Maria biscuits — a simple vanilla biscuit similar to English tea biscuits — are perfect here, because they’re sweet but not so sweet that they crunch when soaked in a mixture of condensed milk and lemon juice.
Eclair chocolate cake
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This Chocolate Eclair Cake is so popular with over 200 5-star reviews, it’s not hard to see why. This 5-ingredient icebox cake is embarrassingly simple, yet makes an elegant-looking, crowd-pleasing dessert that requires no oven (or real baking skills).
Raspberry icebox cake
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Reviewer Melody Laurie writes, “This was so easy and so delicious. I used fresh blackberries which I blended and also added whole ones. Out of this world.” Like Melody, you can swap in any fruit you want (peach, strawberry, or blueberry are all great options), use any flavor of jello (one reviewer loved lemon!), and even use chocolate graham cracker instead of regular to customize this icebox cake.
Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
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Layers of fresh strawberries, graham cracker, and cream cheese chill together in the fridge to create a light, summery twist on the classic strawberry cheesecake.
Ice cream sandwich cake
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To evoke the famous tempered chocolate chip cookie, this cake uses a sweet swap: ice cream sandwiches. Simply layer your sandwiches with whipped topping and your favorite sundae toppings and get ready to get rave reviews to feast on.
“This ice cream sandwich cake has been renamed ‘The Best Dessert I Ever Ate’ by my daughter this Memorial Day,” recipe author DAYMOMMY writes.
Icebox coffee and donut cake
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Here’s a dessert that proves that thinking outside the box can yield some seriously delicious results. Who needs cookies when you have cake?! This layered dessert plays on the perfect pairing of coffee and cake. Top tip: If you’re only serving adults, try layering the coffee creamer with a little coffee liqueur or Irish cream.
Eclair cake with caramel and apple
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Another éclair cake, but with a seasonal spin. Top with a layer of applesauce, vanilla pudding, cinnamon graham crackers, and caramel icing, and thank us later. Recipe creator Bonus 1 He writes, “It’s best to refrigerate it for 24 hours to allow the candy time to form a cake-like consistency.”
Mango ice box cake
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Don’t take it from us, this recipe only has 5-star reviews. One reads, “This is one of my favorite desserts—it’s amazing!” Another wrote, “This is so delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.”
Strawberry, Oreo and Chocolate Icebox Cake
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As mentioned, Oreo cookies are a great alternative to the Nabisco Chocolate Wafers in a pinch, but Icebox Cake is designed to put Oreos in the spotlight.
While the recipe calls for Strawberry Creme-flavored Oreos, you can easily swap out another flavor cookie and scoop it out. Try Mint-flavored Oreos with mint extract, or Golden Oreos with lemon extract for a summery touch.
Lemon Ice Box Cake I
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One of our all-time favorite iterations of an Icebox Cake is this vintage recipe with lots of lemon, plus pineapple and maraschino cherries for a fruity treat. One community member gushes, “This was almost like the lemon iced brownie my mom has been making for over 65 years!”
Lasagna ice cream
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There are no noodles in lasagna – just layers of chocolate and peanut butter pudding, ice cream sandwiches and peanut butter cups. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers, listen up: This dessert is seriously delicious and will be gone from the dessert table in a matter of minutes.
Strawberry icebox cake
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You’re 4 ingredients and 20 minutes (plus chill time) away from your perfect summer dessert. “There is never anything left when that icebox cake goes to a barbecue!” According to recipe creator mamascooking.
