Are you craving something sweet and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further as these American desserts bring comforting flavors to your table using simple, pantry ingredients. These dessert ideas prove that even minimal effort can produce satisfying results in no time!
Oreo Brownies

If you're looking for the ultimate Oreo brownies, you're in the right place! This simple yet indulgent recipe infuses rich, fudgy brownies with crunchy chocolate Oreo cookies for a decadent combination that will easily become a favorite for all ages! Serve them alongside a bowl of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate party dessert or after-dinner treat.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
If you're looking for something bright and citrusy to add some sunshine to your day, you will want to try these old fashioned lemon poppy seed cookies! This 100% homemade recipe uses fresh lemon zest and juice to create a tangy base flavor, adds crunchy poppy seeds to give them a hint of nuttiness, and finishes them with a sweet lemon glaze. They're perfect for any breakfast, dessert, or party table!
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Raspberry Brownies
If you like brownies, you will love these gooey raspberry brownies! Decadent chocolate brownies baked with fresh raspberries that perfectly balance the sweetness and give the most amazing flavor.
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S´Mores Cookies
These s'mores cookies put a fun, tasty twist on your regular chocolate chip cookies! Made with decadent dark chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and sweet graham cracker crumbs, they are a family favorite that you will want to make over and over again!
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Espresso Brownies
Why go to Starbucks for your brownie fix when you can make these gooey, chocolatey espresso brownies from the comfort of your own kitchen in no time? Ready in under an hour, these easy espresso brownies combine dark chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and two types of sugar to create a decadent chocolate dessert with a rich coffee flavor that tastes amazing and smells incredible!
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Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Making pecan chocolate chip cookies is one of the easiest pecan desserts that we love! Luxurious Chocolate chip cookies loaded with pecans, cinnamon, brown butter, and brown sugar make the cookies wonderfully rich yet very well balanced in sweetness with added sea salt. These cookies are chewy on the outside and gooey on the inside, with deep chocolate and nutty flavors.
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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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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are hands down the best brown butter chocolate chip cookies that everyone needs in their baking repertoire! Crispy and chewy, gooey and buttery, sweet but very well balanced with some sea salt on top. Brown butter (beurre noisette) is a classic French gold that will take your chocolate chip cookies to the next level! It has a deep, nutty, complex flavor and really elevates butter to the next level.
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Brownie Blondies
Can't choose between brownies vs. blondies? You don´t have to! This brownie blondies recipe might become your favorite, the perfect combination of chewy chocolate brownies and fudge blondies! It is rich, yet very well-balanced in sweetness! Absolutely out of this world, a must-try recipe for brownie and blondie lovers!
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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
These easy chocolate chip walnut cookies are a delicious way to give the nut lovers in your family a sweet treat. Semi-sweet dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of bright sea salt to balance the flavors make this an indulgent cookie to enjoy any time of year. Everyone will love the chewy texture and the gooey inside that is the hallmark of the best chocolate chip walnut cookies!
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Brookies
These brookies are the perfect dessert for when you can't decide between chocolate chip cookies or brownies for dessert! Made from a combination of gooey fudge brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, this sweet combination of two household favorites is a match made in heaven!
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Biscoff Butter Cookies
These Biscoff butter cookies are the most delicious chocolate chip cookies loaded with Lotus Biscoff spread, cinnamon, and brown sugar, making them an indulging treat for everyone in the family! These cookies are chewy on the outside and gooey on the inside with that special Biscoff flavor everyone loves!
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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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Peanut Butter Brownies
Made with two rich, fudgy chocolate brownie layers and a luscious, creamy peanut butter filling in the center, these peanut butter brownies are a flavor combo made in heaven! Whether baking for a gathering with friends or treating yourself to a crave-worthy dessert at home, keeping your hands off these mind-blowing treats will be almost impossible!
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Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Butter
These fudgy, gooey, homemade chocolate chip cookies without butter are the perfect solution for when you've run out of butter at home or need to replace the butter altogether. This butterless chocolate chip cookie recipe uses oil to create moist, rich chocolatey cookies without sacrificing flavor or texture. They're so delicious; you won't even notice the difference!
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Triple Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy triple chocolate brownies will satisfy any chocolate craving! They have the richest brownie flavor, a quintessential crackly top, three kinds of gooey chocolate chips, and the most amazing dense fudge texture. Utterly irresistible homemade brownies with lots of delicious chocolate!
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Funfetti Cookies
These colorful funfetti cookies definitely put the “fun” in eating dessert! Made with a sugar cookie base from basic pantry ingredients and crunchy colored sprinkles, they are a soft, chewy treat that all ages will love. With so many color variations to choose from, they are the perfect cookies for your next birthday party, baby shower, or holiday party!
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Blondie with Pecan Nuts
Blondies are a popular dessert that resembles a beige-colored cake or pie. In simple terms, blondies are brownies made from white chocolate. Some even call them "white brownies," but in reality, they are separate desserts with their own unique texture and taste. Get the recipe.
Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth raspberry thumbprint cookies are tender, with a delicious burst of raspberry fruit jam in the center. This classic cookie is soft and sweet and has a delicious buttery almond flavor. Get the recipe.
Lunch Lady Brownies
Craving a delicious trip down memory lane? Look no further than lunch lady brownies! These rich, fudgy squares topped with thick chocolate frosting are pure cafeteria nostalgia. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this classic treat and relive the joy of those unforgettable school lunchroom brownies.
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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
These bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are not your average back-of-the-bag recipe. These cookies are slightly crisp at the edges, undeniably chewy in the center, and gooey with melty chocolate in every bite. Get the recipe.
Condensed Milk Brownies
You'll love these easy condensed milk brownies - eggless and incredibly fudgy-made with just a few ingredients. You can make classic Eagle Brand condensed milk brownies or vegan ones with coconut condensed milk! Either way, you can’t go wrong, especially if you're a chocolate lover!
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Brown Butter Butterscotch Brownies
Treating yourself to a warm, decadent brownie fresh from the oven is about as good as life gets. Or is it? These brown butter butterscotch brownies might be slightly better (ok, maybe a lot better.) With their rich, nutty flavor, chewy texture, and just a hint of salt, these sweet squares of perfection will earn their way into your regular baking rotation.
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