There’s always one thing in the lunchbox kids seem to eat first. A good sweet treat can make the whole lunch feel a little more exciting, especially on a long school day. These are the kinds of snacks that come back as crumbs, if they come back at all. You may want to pack an extra.
Sugar Donut
Sweet, crunchy, and hard to resist, these homemade sugar donuts are the perfect mid-day treat alongside coffee or tea or as a post-dinner dessert. This easy sugar donuts recipe is a breeze, requiring only eight ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. You’ll be craving another the very moment you sink your teeth into one of them!
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Madeleines
Classic French Madeleines are one of the easiest, most delicious little tea cakes you can make. I flavor them with vanilla and lemon for a classic taste, and the iconic shell shape makes them look so elegant. It's clear why this traditional French snack is so popular!
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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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Chocolate Salami
Salami and chocolate might not be the first pairing that comes to mind, but this no-bake chocolate salami recipe will change that! Don't worry—there's no actual salami involved. Instead, you'll find a mouthwatering mix of rich dark chocolate, crushed tea cookies, citrusy orange zest, and crunchy chopped nuts, all rolled into a delicious package that the whole family will love!
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Cheesecake Brownies
These decadent cheesecake brownies feature a fudgy, moist chocolate brownie swirled with creamy vanilla cheesecake to create a marble dessert that is just as beautiful as delicious! They're the perfect dessert for a decadent chocolate treat that is mildly sweet enough to enjoy anytime!
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Danish Butter Cookies
For a simple yet flavorful dessert or snack that the whole family will love, these buttery and soft Danish butter cookies (also known as Danish biscuits) will not disappoint! We use the same six ingredients from the classic Royal Dansk Danish cookies in the blue tin that many know and love.
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Beignets
Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are fun to make and hard to resist! Their light, sweet, and pillowy texture make them the perfect treat to enjoy any time of day: For breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Top them with sugar, fill them with cream, or dip them in your morning coffee.
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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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Homemade Ferrero Rocher
Ferrero Rocher is a famous Italian chocolate truffle with a whole roasted hazelnut encased in a creamy hazelnut filling, covered with chocolate and crunchy hazelnut pieces. It is divine! In this recipe, I will show you how you can make this European chocolate dessert yourself at home.
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Chouquettes
Made with fluffy choux pastry dough and sweet Swedish pearl sugar, these light and airy chouquettes may be only one or two bites, but they are absolutely irresistible! Serve these delicious French sugar puffs for breakfast with a hot cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy a few as an afternoon snack or after dinner.
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Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
These raspberry cheesecake cookies are made with fresh raspberries and stuffed with cream cheese sprinkled with cheesecake crust. Cheesecake in a bite-sized cookie format. They are divine and super easy to make!
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Red Velvet Brownies
These red velvet brownies are pure indulgence with their rich and fudgy texture. A luscious cream cheese swirl makes them even more decadent, showcasing these brownies as beautiful as they are easy to make. The secret to their dense and moist bite is skipping the baking powder and slightly underbaking them. This results in fudgy brownie bliss every time.
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Sour Cream Cookies
You will fall in love with these yummy sour cream cookies with melt-in-your-mouth, almost cake-like texture! Fluffy, super soft, and topped with a rich buttercream frosting, they can be decorated to match any occasion. So get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this classic old-fashioned sour cream cookie recipe!
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Apple Turnovers
Flaky puff pastry with warm apple pie filling inside? Sign me up. Apple turnovers are a fruity puff pastry recipe that anyone can make. Create your own personal apple pie with puff pastry that you can serve on its own or with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
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Homemade Ladyfingers
Perfectly baked and ever so slightly crisp on the outside, yet soft and airy on the inside, this homemade ladyfingers recipe (Savoiardi) is a game changer for your next tiramisu! It's so much better than buying store-bought cookies! It is so easy to make, and the cookies bake up so light and fluffy like perfect little sponges.
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Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These are the best baked cinnamon sugar donuts to make when you want light and fluffy donuts but without the hassle of deep frying. Whether you enjoy donuts with coffee, for breakfast, or as a delicious dessert, this is the recipe for you.
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Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
These irresistible soft batch cream cheese chocolate chip cookies are so chocolatey, moist, and flavorful that it’ll be hard to resist sinking your teeth into a second or third! Made with just basic pantry ingredients, this easy cookie recipe is the perfect dessert to serve for special occasions or a casual dessert to keep in the kitchen cookie jar.
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Strawberry Crumble Bars
Summertime desserts are all about fresh fruit and easy-to-make recipes. These homemade strawberry crumble bars are a simple and sweet treat that everyone will enjoy.
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Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies
Mini strawberry rhubarb pies are a perfectly-portioned way to make the most of strawberry season! A sweet-and-tart homemade strawberry and rhubarb pie filling is encased in a flaky refrigerated pie crust—and to keep things petite- they’re made in muffin tin cups.
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a chocolate center, these cookies are easy to make and loved by everyone. They're perfect for Christmas, bake sales, potlucks, and picnics. Also known as Peanut Butter Kisses or Hershey's Peanut Butter Blossoms.
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Old-Fashioned Date Bar
They’re a special, old-fashioned cookie for the holidays – but honestly, we love them so much that we make them all year round. They’re super-easy and freezable, too, so you can always keep a stash on hand!
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Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies
These soft butter cookies are full of rich-buttery goodness. They have a delightful, crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. This easy one-bowl recipe is made with only 6 ingredients.
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Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
With a chewy peanut butter oat base, creamy peanut butter center, and rich chocolate buttercream topping, these cafeteria-style peanut butter chocolate bars are the best and so simple to bake.
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