These easy party desserts are decadent and delicious without you having to spend all day baking in the kitchen! From super simple dump cakes to delectable dessert bars, you can find something for any occasion. Enjoy your party and save yourself stress with these easy shareable desserts!
Best Easy Dessert Recipes For Parties
If you're hosting a party and in need of some dessert ideas that won't leave you overwhelmed in the kitchen, you've come to the right place! These easy party desserts are sure to impress your guests without requiring hours of preparation.
You'll find that these recipes require just a few simple ingredients, and many of them can be made in advance. Even if you're unfamiliar with making desserts, these are pretty hard to mess up!
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- Best Easy Dessert Recipes For Parties
- 1. Sprinkle Cookies
- 2. Chocolate Cookies
- 3. Sugar Cookie Bars
- 4. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
- 5. Easy Chocolate Cake
- 6. Ambrosia Salad
- 7. Sugar Cookie Cherry Cobbler
- 8. Vanilla Cupcakes
- 9. Chocolate Frosting Fudge
- 10. S’mores Board
- 11. Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
- 12. Banana Pudding Poke Cake
- 13. Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake
- 14. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
- 15. Churros
- 16. Hello Dolly Bars
- 17. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars
- 18. Root Beer Floats
- 19. Oreo Dump Cake
- 20. Pumpkin Fluff Dip
- 21. Mandarin Orange Cake
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1. Sprinkle Cookies
Sprinkle cookies are the perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthday parties to family gatherings. They're easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, and you can customize them with different colors of sprinkles to match any theme. Plus, they only take 15 minutes to bake and come out chewy and soft every time.
2. Chocolate Cookies
With a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create an irresistible batch of rich and chewy chocolate cookies. Prepare the dough a day or two in advance to save yourself time on the day of your party!
3. Sugar Cookie Bars
Whether you're hosting a birthday party or a holiday celebration, these completely customizable sugar cookie bars are sure to please. You can play around with fun mix-ins, different flavors of frosting, sprinkles, nuts, candy - you name it!
4. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Sopapilla cheesecake bars are not only incredibly delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making them a stress-free option for entertaining. With just a few ingredients, these dessert bars combine the classic flavors of creamy cheesecake and flaky cinnamon sugar sopapillas!
5. Easy Chocolate Cake
With its moist, fluffy texture and rich chocolate ganache topping, this easy cake recipe is sure to be a hit. It's perfect for birthdays or any occasion where you are celebrating a chocolate lover in your life!
6. Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia salad is a classic dessert made with Cool Whip, fruit, and marshmallows that can be prepared quickly for any party. The best part about it is that you can make it in advance and keep it in the fridge until you need it!
7. Sugar Cookie Cherry Cobbler
Sugar cookie cherry cobbler is a delicious two-ingredient dessert that's super easy to make. Perfect for holiday parties or any time of year, this cobbler is sure to be a hit with everyone. All you need is sugar cookie dough and cherry pie filling, and you'll have a delicious dessert ready in no time!
8. Vanilla Cupcakes
Not only are these vanilla cupcakes fluffy and soft, but they can be decorated to match any theme. With so many possibilities, you can make your vanilla cupcakes unique and special for each celebration!
9. Chocolate Frosting Fudge
It's hard to believe this rich and decadent chocolate fudge is made with only 2 ingredients. Once it has set fully, it slices beautifully into squares, so it's a great dessert for entertaining!
10. S’mores Board
A gourmet s'mores board is the perfect addition to any outdoor celebration or anywhere you can get a fire going. Guess will love getting to assemble their own s'mores from a selection of tasty toppings, and you don't have to do anything but set it up!
11. Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
This delightful treat combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges with the coolness of creamy whipped topping and the jiggle of orange Jello. Whether it's a backyard barbecue or a Super Bowl party, this vibrant and fruity salad is always a crowd favorite!
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12. Banana Pudding Poke Cake
This luscious dessert combines the classic flavors of banana pudding with the irresistible appeal of a moist, fluffy yellow cake. With its super easy preparation, it's a total game-changer for parties!
13. Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake
With just a handful of ingredients, including cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix, and butter, it's hard to believe how rich and satisfying this cake is. You simply "dump" the ingredients into a pan and let the magic happen in the oven!
14. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
All the flavor and texture of classic pecan pie but with a rich chocolate twist! It's made with a 3-ingredient cream cheese pie crust topped off with a creamy chocolate pecan filling that will have your guests savoring every bite!
15. Churros
These golden-fried churros are made with just 4 ingredients, so it's a breeze to whip up a large batch. Toss them with some cinnamon sugar for even more flavor!
16. Hello Dolly Bars
Hello dolly bars are wonderfully flavorful 7-layer cookie bars that can be made with a few inexpensive ingredients. Just layer them in a baking dish, pop them in the oven, and in less than 30 minutes, you'll have a decadent dessert!
17. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars
You can't beat the ease of a recipe with just 2 ingredients, and you can't beat the flavor of these lemon bars, either! You can keep it simple by using storebought lemon pie filling, or give my easy homemade lemon curd recipe a try.
18. Root Beer Floats
When it comes to refreshing summertime treats, root beer floats are at the top of the list. Fizzy soda pop and creamy ice cream are a match made in heaven. You can even set up a spread of different sodas so everyone can choose their own floats!
19. Oreo Dump Cake
With just a handful of ingredients and a simple dump-and-bake method, this chocolate cookie cake is a breeze to prepare. There are just 5 ingredients and it tastes downright heavenly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
20. Pumpkin Fluff Dip
This pumpkin fluff dip is a fabulous fall appetizer or dessert that is made for grazing. It's a creamy combination of vanilla pudding, pumpkin puree, and whipped cream that is perfect for dunking cookies, fruit, and graham crackers!
21. Mandarin Orange Cake
This moist mandarin orange cake is made by combining canned mandarin oranges and their juice with a boxed cake mix. The frosting is a super simple whipped pineapple frosting. Together, the flavors combine to make a sweet and fruity masterpiece!
I hope that you found the perfect dessert and your party goes off without a hitch! Come back and tell me how things turn out in the comment section below!
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Easy Party Desserts: Sprinkle Cookies (+More Tasty Treats!)
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- ½ cup sprinkles
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
- Using your hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream ½ cup butter until smooth (about 2 minutes at medium speed). Gradually pour in ¾ cup sugar while continuing to mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add 1 large egg, 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt and mix until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add 1½ cups all-purpose flour and mix only until the flour has just been incorporated.
- Pour ½ cup sprinkles into a shallow dish. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the dough and then roll it into a ball in your hand. Roll the dough ball in the sprinkles until they are completely coated and then place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches in between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Your cookies are done when the edges are set, but the center is still soft and looks slightly under-cooked.
- Remove the baked cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
Notes
- I use classic rainbow sprinkles for this recipe, but you can use your favorite variety of sprinkles!
- Removing your cookies from the oven while the center is still slightly underbaked is the key to making these cookies nice and chewy! They will continue to cook as they sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature and not melted, or else your cookies will flatten out in the oven!
- To store: These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
- To make ahead: You can prepare the dough and store it in the fridge if you want to make them the next day. Any further in advance and I would recommend freezing the dough.
- To freeze: Portion the dough into balls and place them onto a baking sheet (with or without the sprinkles). Pop them into the freezer until solid and then transfer them to a storage bag or container. The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Baked cookies can be frozen for just as long.
- To bake from frozen: No need to defrost your cookie dough, just bake them as directed and add 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
Rebecca Wesley says
I love this dessert list, I've tried your Jello salad and had people asking me for the recipe! Love these...cant wait to try more, thank you!