Not every dessert needs to be a three-hour ordeal with seventeen steps and a piping bag. Some of the best treats come together in the time it takes to watch a sitcom episode, using ingredients you probably already have. When you're craving something sweet but your schedule says absolutely not, these desserts deliver. They're quick, they're satisfying, and nobody needs to know you made them in under an hour.
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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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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Funfetti Cupcakes
Homemade Funfetti cupcakes are such a fun dessert. They're full of flavor and crunch and much easier to make than you might think! My super moist vanilla cupcake recipe is studded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a homemade silky buttercream funfetti frosting to make the best funfetti cupcakes you've ever baked.
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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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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Picture a Reese's peanut butter cup combined with rich chocolate cake, and you've got these irresistible chocolate peanut butter cupcakes! Made with a super moist chocolate cupcake base and topped with creamy peanut butter buttercream, each cupcake is finished with a drizzle of chocolate and crushed nuts. They're perfect for birthday parties or simply treating yourself at home!
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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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Brownie Cookies
These fudgy chocolate brownie cookies are the ultimate sweet treat for brownie and chocolate lovers! With a perfectly crinkled top, an ooey-gooey center, and a sprinkle of salt, these cookies are impossible to resist and come together in just 10 minutes! The sprinkle of salt on top enhances the overall flavor and perfectly balances the richness of the chocolate.
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Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Baked to golden brown perfection, these delicious Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are perfectly flaky & crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, filled with cinnamon-spiced sweet apples. Easier to make than apple pie, they are made using a combination of store-bought puff pastry and fresh-cooked apples.
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Mocha Cupcakes
When it comes to combining two unforgettable flavors into a tiny handheld treat, these mocha cupcakes take the win! These moist, fluffy cupcakes combine moist chocolate cake and creamy, fluffy coffee buttercream to create an irresistible dessert you can enjoy anytime.
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Pie Crust Cookies
Ever wonder what to make with leftover pie dough? The scraps lying on your counter will never again be thrown away or languish in the fridge with no purpose. Instead, make these delectable little buttery, pie crust cookies for the perfect mini treat.
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Red Velvet Brownies
You have to try these perfectly moist, dense, and fudgy red velvet brownies with a rich, marbled cream cheese crackly top! This easy recipe offers the famous red velvet flavor in brownie format—the best of both worlds!
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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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Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Making Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate chip cookies is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to celebrate the Fall flavors we all love! These cookies are chewy on the outside and gooey on the inside with deep chocolate and nutty flavors, a must-try during Fall or even Thanksgiving!
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Espresso Brownies
Why go to Starbucks for your brownie fix when you can make these gooey, chocolatey espresso brownies from your 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. These brownies taste and smell amazing!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven, and these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies prove it! Unlike other recipes, my ingredient ratios and technique are carefully tested to give you chewy, bakery-style cookies, not the dry, disappointing ones often found with other methods.
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Strawberry Fool
Strawberry Fool is an easy fruit dessert recipe made with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s basically strawberries and cream taken up a notch! A simple yet delicious way to use ripe strawberries!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches feature homemade chewy chocolate chip cookies sandwiched with vanilla bean ice cream for a deliciously fun dessert.
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Pignoli Cookies
Pignoli cookies are a traditional Italian treat known for their rich almond flavor. The dough is rolled in pine nuts before baking, giving these cookies a perfectly chewy interior with a hint of crunch. They are effortless to make with simple, quality ingredients! They are perfectly soft and chewy inside, with a crunchy exterior.
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Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
These no-bake crispy chocolate peanut butter balls are like a dairy-free, gluten-free Butterfinger / rice crispy hybrid. You will love that classic combination of flavors with a crisp crunch and salty finish!
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Easy Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake
Satisfy a sweet tooth with this quick and easy Microwave Mug Cake recipe made without eggs. It’s easy to make with just a few pantry staple ingredients and the perfect way to enjoy the flavor of cake in just minutes. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Berry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart
This berry cheesecake puff pastry tart is a dreamy contrast of bright, tangy berries and sweet cream cheese filling. This ultra-creamy and dead-easy dessert recipe looks so pretty. It’s the perfect dessert when you are short on time but want a dish that wows. Serve it with whipped cream or ice cream for the perfect sweet treat everyone will love.
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