We’ve been baking since we were tall enough to reach the counter, and these 17 fun and delicious recipes are hands down our favorites – and our friends and family’s favorites, too. They’re guaranteed to bring smiles to the table. From classic treats with a twist, like chewy molasses cookies or a giant chocolate chip skillet cookie, to playful surprises like dessert nachos or grilled s’mores pizza, there’s something for everyone.
Chewy Molasses Cookies
Warm spices like ginger and cinnamon dance with a hint of molasses in these chewy cookies. The whole family will be reaching for seconds of this nostalgic treat.
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Grilled S’mores Pizza
This pizza is a delightful surprise for anyone who loves s’mores. Your standard pizza crust turns into a sweet dessert with gooey marshmallows, rich Nutella, and crushed graham crackers for a fun and unexpected twist on a classic campfire treat.
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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
This giant, shareable cookie is a showstopper for any occasion, and you don’t need to dirty a mixing bowl because you make it in the skillet. Every single bite is loaded with melty chocolate chips, making it the ultimate indulgence for serious sweet tooths.
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Chocolate Fondue
Recreate a chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent fondue experience. Choose your favorite, but we love dipping fresh strawberries, fluffy marshmallows, and even crunchy pretzels into a pot of luxuriously velvety, melted chocolate.
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Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Brown Sugar Caramel
Have you ever grilled fruit before? The taste is amazing, and these kebabs are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy fresh fruit. Thread your favorite fruits like pineapple, peaches, and plum onto skewers and grill them to perfection. Drizzle with a homemade brown sugar caramel sauce for an extra decadent touch.
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Marguerite Salad
Who doesn’t love a marshmallow salad? This is a classic in my family. Juicy pineapple chunks, sweet maraschino cherries, and fluffy marshmallows create a delightful textural contrast in a creamy pineapple custard dressing.
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Dessert Nachos
You may make nachos, but you’ve probably never made nachos like this before. Crispy cinnamon sugar tortillas are layered with decadent chocolate sauce, juicy berries, and a dollop of whipped cream to create a perfect light dessert.
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Molten Chocolate Cake
You’ve probably had molten chocolate cakes in a restaurant before, but have you ever made them at home? They’re surprisingly easy and so delicious. Crack open the warm centers to reveal a rich, gooey chocolate lava that will melt your heart and warm your tummy.
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Individual Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
Treat yourself to these adorable individual cakes that make for a fun presentation. Each one features a caramelized pineapple ring baked with a fluffy buttermilk cake. This is such a fun twist on the classic dessert.
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Palmier Cookies
Palmier cookies take just two ingredients to make, and they’re simple enough for even the novice baker. But once you take a bite? No one will ever believe how easy these crispy cookies are to make.
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Mango Custard
Escape to the tropics with this creamy mango custard bursting with the sweet flavor of ripe mangoes. Use frozen mango chunks to make it extra easy to whip up (literally) this no-bake dessert. Even better, it’s under 100 calories.
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7 Layer Bars
These 7 layer bars ar a classic for a reason. They’re simple to make by layering the ingredients in a pan before you bake them up. No one can resist these decadent bars.
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Blueberry Peach Crisp
Enjoy the flavors of summer all year long by using frozen fruit to make this Blueberry Peach Crisp. It’s an incredibly easy recipe, and we can’t ever stop with just one helping, especially when we top it with ice cream.
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Double Chocolate Cherry Cereal Bars
If you love Rice Krispie treats, you will REALLY love this version made with chocolate and cherries for a grown up version of this childhood favorite. These decadent double chocolate cherry cereal bars are packed with rich chocolate and bursts of sweet maraschino cherries for a delicious and no-bake dessert that’s sure to impress.
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Copycat Girl Scout S’mores Cookies
Girl Scout Cookie season may be ending – and more sadly, they may have discontinued this delicious version of their s’mores cookie, but you can easily enjoy this no-bake treat at home. With graham crackers, marshmallow fluff, and – of course – chocolate, you will be in heaven with this tasty treat.
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Vanilla Orange Cheesecake Bars
These creamy cheesecake bars are crazy good. They’re super easy to make with a crunchy cereal crust and a tangy orange twist. Everyone loves the surprising flavor combo and how easy they are to eat – no need for a fork!
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Texas Sheetcake Brownies
These brownies are like a giant, delicious sheet cake. They’re fudgy, chewy, and topped with a rich chocolate frosting. This recipe makes a huge batch, so you can share with friends, family, or just keep them all to yourself – we won’t judge!
Get the Recipe: Texas Sheetcake Brownies