Give the oven a break!

These no-bake bars require only a stove top to melt chocolate and chilling time for pudding to set up.

For crust, in a small bowl stir together cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and nuts.

No-Bake Irish Cream Cookie Bars

Stir in melted butter until combined.

Press into prepared pan.

For filling, in a large bowl combine next four ingredients (through liqueur).

Beat with a mixer on medium until smooth.

Gradually beat in powdered sugar.

Beat on medium to high 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.

Carefully spread filling over crust.

Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm.

If desired, drizzle or spoon melted white chocolate over topping; swirl slightly with a toothpick to marble.

Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.

Using foil, lift out uncut cookies.

To Store

Layer bars between waxed paper in an airtight container.

Store in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.