Don't these desserts look delicious? They are magazine-worthy, Instagram-ready, and designed to be adored. But want to know the best thing about these stunning sweets? They are also super cheap to make! For just a few bucks, you can create every show-stopping dessert on this list and have fun doing it! Add them all to your baking list today, and you will be amazed by what you can create while sticking to your budget.
Nutella Puff Pastry Twists
Without a doubt, this is one of the easiest Nutella dessert recipes! Elevate store-bought puff pastry and create a warm, buttery sweet treat. Just two ingredients and 30 minutes of your time and you will have perfect Nutella puff pastry twists. Honestly, that's it. Nutella stuffed puff pastry desserts are a delicious way to enjoy your favorite spread in a new way.
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Espresso Brownies
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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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! Using the same six ingredients from the classic Royal Dansk Danish cookies in the blue tin that many know and love.
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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 just 40 minutes!
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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, enjoy a few as an afternoon snack, or after dinner.
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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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Lemon Curd Cookies
These tart and tangy lemon curd cookies explode with citrus flavor in your mouth! Packed with fresh lemon flavor and topped with creamy, homemade lemon curd, these bright and fragrant treats are a dream come true for those who love lemon!
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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
This delicious, easy Italian lemon ricotta cake is by far one of the best lemon desserts you will ever try. It is made with fresh lemons, creamy ricotta cheese, and a hint of vanilla extract. It has a gently sweet, citrusy flavor and an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture that resembles a moist sponge cake.
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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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Coconut Muffins
These moist and fluffy coconut muffins are the perfect tropical touch to your breakfast, brunch, or dessert table. Made with shredded coconut, a hint of vanilla, and just the right amount of sweetness, they are packed with flavor and just the right texture to keep your mouth watering for more!
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Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Healthy rice krispie treats are protein-packed and sugar-free, with the perfect crunchy, chewy, gooey texture. Just 5 minutes of prep!
Get the recipe: Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Honeycomb Candy
This easy-to-make honeycomb candy requires no candy thermometer and can be made within 40 minutes at home. The result is a crunchy treat with an irresistible honey flavor and a hint of vanilla.
Get the recipe: Honeycomb Candy
Greek Yogurt Cookies
Soft, fluffy, and oh-so-moist, these Greek yogurt cookies are super easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with creamy Greek yogurt perfectly blended into the cookie dough and topped with my famous cream cheese frosting, these cookies redefine the meaning of simple and delicious!
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Ricotta Pie
While classic Italian ricotta pie is traditionally made at Easter, you can certainly enjoy it throughout the whole season! Lemon-infused ricotta gives a rich yet light flavor and an amazing creamy custard texture.
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No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
This easy, no-bake blueberry cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert! Make it ahead of time for parties, barbecues, or dinner. It’s fresh and lovely (and the recipe doesn’t call for gelatin).
Get the recipe: No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Lemon Bars
You will only need a few pantry staples to make creamy, sweet, and delightfully tangy lemon bars. Dusted with powdered sugar, these classic and sophisticated lemon squares become next-level delicious!
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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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Strawberry Poke Cake
This incredibly moist and flavorful strawberry poke cake with fresh strawberries is the perfect way to add a burst of fruity flavor to your dessert table this spring or summer! With a soft vanilla sponge soaked in homemade strawberry sauce and topped with luscious Chantilly whipped topping, every bite packs an irresistible flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Strawberry Yogurt Cake
This delicious, not overly sweet strawberry yogurt cake is the perfect spring and summer snack, dessert, or even breakfast! With just a few simple ingredients, it is a breeze to throw together. A tasty treat the whole family will love!
Get the recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Cake
Vanilla Cupcakes with Lemon Marshmallow Frosting
These vanilla cupcakes with lemon marshmallow frosting taste just like lemon meringue pie and are the ultimate spring or easter cupcake. Easy to make and full of bright flavors.
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Cream Puff
This easy cream puffs recipe is the perfect combination of fancy and simple! With a crisp choux pastry shell, a silky chantilly cream filling, and a dusting of sweet powdered sugar, this French-style favorite is just as perfect for a cozy night at home with friends and family as it is for an elegant dinner party or special event. The best part? Even novice bakers can make them with the help of my step-by-step recipe!
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Sour Cream Cookies
You are going to fall in love with the melt-in-your-mouth, almost cake-like texture of these yummy sour cream cookies! Fluffy, super soft, and topped with a rich buttercream frosting, they can be decorated to match any occasion!
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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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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. Once you've had a bite of these, you may never go back to the traditional chocolate chip cookies again!
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Tres Leches Cake
This easy, melt-in-your-mouth tres leches cake is the perfect dessert recipe for your next celebration! It's made with super moist vanilla sponge cake soaked in "tres leches" sauce and then topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream. After one slice, it may become your favorite dessert!
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Chocolate Eclair Cake
This no-bake, easy chocolate eclair cake is an elegant dessert you can easily make from scratch using a few simple everyday ingredients! With layers of crunchy graham crackers, homemade diplomat cream, and decadent chocolate ganache to finish, it is simple enough to indulge in at home yet impressive enough to serve on special occasions.
Go to the recipe: Chocolate Eclair Cake
More Desserts
This list of easy baking recipes contains a wide range of simple dessert recipes and easy baking ideas that you and your family will love. If you’re looking for easy baking recipes for kids or dessert recipes with few ingredients, this list has you covered.
Go to the recipes: Easy Baking Recipes
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