These summer desserts are simple, quick, and fun to make with kids in the kitchen. The steps are easy to follow, and the ingredients are familiar, making them perfect for little hands to help with. You get sweet results without the stress, and a great way to keep everyone busy on warm afternoons. Grab a few basics and start mixing.
No-Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter
These chocolatey, delicious no-bake cookies without peanut butter are the perfect allergy-friendly addition to any dessert table. Made with decadent dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder, old-fashioned oats, and a touch of vanilla, you won't be able to resist having more than one of these delicious sweet treats. The best part is, no oven is required!
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Nutella Puff Pastry Twists
Filled with rich, creamy chocolate hazelnut, these crisp, flakey Nutella Puff Pastry Twists are scrumptious! It's a quick and easy 2-ingredient recipe using store-bought puff pastry that takes just 30 minutes to make! Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this Nutella pastry is also a fantastic kid-approved afternoon snack or sweet appetizer at any party!
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Lemon Cookies
These tangy, glazed lemon cookies are just what you lemon lovers need to add some brightness and citrusy flavor to your Spring dessert table! In this homemade, old-fashioned lemon cookies recipe, I use fresh lemon zest and juice to create delicious lemon sugar cookies. I then top them with a zesty lemon glaze made entirely from scratch.
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Chocolate Ganache Cake
Whether for a special occasion or an after-dinner dessert to satisfy the sweet tooth, this chocolate ganache cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Made with silky chocolate ganache frosting and a single layer of moist chocolate sponge cake, this drool-worthy dessert is delectable to the taste buds and a breeze to make.
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Edible Cookie Dough Bites
Indulge in nostalgia with these edible cookie dough bites – the perfect no-bake, hassle-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! Crafted from just 7 simple ingredients, the dough is infused with aromatic vanilla and generously studded with mini chocolate chips, offering a delightful mix of buttery goodness and chocolatey crunch.
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Chocolate Puff Pastry
If you love chocolate as much as I do, you will certainly want to try this easy chocolate puff pastry recipe! With just two main ingredients, this simple recipe takes store-bought puff pastry to the next level by rolling in decadent chocolate chips. The result is a soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate pastry with a flaky outer shell and a creamy chocolate interior.
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Lemon Brownies
If you love lemon, you will want to try these easy lemon brownies with lemon glaze! Made with fresh lemon, white chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, these delicious brownies are baked to gooey perfection and then topped with a tangy, finger-licking lemon glaze. They are like a chewy, fudgy cross between brownies and lemonade!
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Edible Brownie Batter
This super easy edible brownie batter delivers the same rich chocolatey, fudgy goodness without any of the potential risks associated with consuming raw eggs and untreated flour. Made with a handful of basic pantry ingredients in just about 10 minutes, you no longer have to resist the temptation of indulging in brownie batter bliss!
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Coconut Cookies
If you love the tropical flavor of coconut, you will drool over these chewy, crunchy coconut cookies! Made with tasty coconut, dipped in rich chocolate, and sprinkled with even more flaked coconut, these mouthwatering, old-fashioned coconut cookies are soft and tender on the inside with the perfect amount of crunch on the outside.
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Palmiers
These deliciously sweet and buttery Palmiers cookies are perfectly light, crispy, and crunchy perfection with each bite! Made with just a package of store-bought puff pastry and a bit of sugar, this 2-ingredient easy recipe comes together in no time! Your family is sure to be impressed when you present them with these famous fancy bakery-style puff pastry sweets!
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Mini Brownie Bites
There can't be many people in the world who don't love brownies. Certainly, baking mini brownie bites is one of my favorite things to do, and brownie bites are the perfect mini-chocolate desserts to make for parties, snacks, and more.
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These lemon crinkle cookies have a naturally sweet lemon flavor and a beautiful appearance that will brighten your dessert table any time of the year! Made with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest and coated in two layers of sugar, they are a hit for all ages and all seasons!
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Moist mini blueberry muffins are the ultimate cute small dessert or perfect portable breakfast, the best blueberry desserts in my view. Furthermore, this easy mini muffin recipe is made from only a few easy-to-find ingredients, and a full batch takes less than 15 minutes to bake. The only issue is how many of them you'll want to eat.
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Mini Bundt Cakes
Mini Bundt Cakes are the perfect tea cakes for any occasion, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and luxurious raspberry white chocolate glaze. But the best part is that once you've mastered the recipe, you can adapt it to suit you and make endless, dainty, delicious desserts.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These gooey chocolate chip cookie bars take your classic round cookies and transform them into irresistible bite-sized squares, perfect for snacking on the go! Using just a few simple ingredients, they're ideal for gifting, sharing at parties, or indulging at home next to a scoop of ice cream.
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Lemon Sheet Cake
This moist lemon sheet cake is the perfect way to add a burst of sunshine to your dessert table any time of the year! With a vanilla-based sponge infused with fresh lemon zest and a luscious cream cheese frosting, every bite is tangy, rich, and irresistible. Whether baking for a cozy night in or looking to impress your guests, this cake is just what you need!
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S’mores Bites
This S’mores Bites recipe uses only 5 ingredients and takes 15 minutes of hands-on time to make! It tastes just like a ready-to-eat and portable s'more and is the perfect recipe to bring camping or to eat at home. The graham crackers stay crunchy, the marshmallows are fluffy, and the peanut butter gives them an ultra-creamy texture.
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Lemon Mug Cake
Let's make a yummy lemon mug cake! This simple recipe is the perfect dessert for when you're craving something zesty and sweet.
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Filipino Mango Graham Float
Here is another no-bake dessert that uses fruit, adding tropical flavor to your dessert. This Filipino mango graham float recipe is so easy, and even kids can make it. All you need are a few ingredients, and assemble them for you to enjoy! Talk about an effortless summertime dessert.
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Mini S'mores Pies
This mini s'mores pie recipe is my go-to dessert for the summer. Nothing quite says summertime like an ooey gooey s'more made from marshmallows roasted over a campfire, right?
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Four-Ingredient Lemonade Pie
Make this easy lemonade pie for a special occasion or just because. It only takes four ingredients to make; you can store it in the fridge for a few days. The slightly crunchy base and the creamy tart filling are a delight to your taste buds!
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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Easily made from scratch, this creamy and smooth strawberry cheesecake bar recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly. It uses only four ingredients with a touch of strawberry sauce swirl to add sweetness.
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