Bake Sale Desserts

Are you gearing up for a bake sale or just craving some homemade treats? Either way, you're in the right spot. We've put together a list of easy, crowd-pleasing desserts that will have everyone smiling. From classic chocolate chip cookies to zesty lemon bars, there's a little something for every sweet tooth. And the best part? These recipes are all beginner-friendly, so you don't need to be a pro baker to whip them up. Let's dive in and get those ovens warmed up—it's baking time!

Scotcheroos

Close-up of stacked chocolate-covered crispy rice treats on a plate. — Scotcheroos. Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

This scotcheroos recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and no corn syrup. They’re a delicious no-bake treat sure to become a family favorite.
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S'mores Bars

A tray of freshly baked marshmallow and chocolate chip cookie bars, cut into squares on parchment paper, with ingredients nearby. — S'mores Bars. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Smores Bars are always a win and these sweet ones will not disappoint. Made with chocolate graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows.
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Soft And Chewy Funfetti Oreo Cookies

Homemade cookies with chocolate chunks and colorful sprinkles on a light surface, surrounded by more sprinkles. — Soft And Chewy Funfetti Oreo Cookies. Photo credit: Susan Brings Dessert.

Full of rainbow sprinkles and chocolate Oreo crumbs, these funfetti Oreo cookies would be perfect for a birthday party or special occasion.
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Giant Chocolate Stuffed Cookies

Two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies split open to reveal melted chocolate centers, served on a wooden board with parchment paper. — Giant Chocolate Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: Caroha.

Easy-to-make giant chocolate stuffed cookies with a gooey center. Thick and soft chocolate chip cookies that satisfy your chocolate cravings.
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Butterscotch Blondies

Two freshly baked pecan blondies on a white plate, with a soft, chewy texture and visible nuts, set on a light gray surface. — Butterscotch Blondies. Photo credit: Simply Stacie.

These Butterscotch Blondies are a mega satisfying dessert to sink your sweet tooth in to. Soft, chewy, and jam-packed with butterscotch flavor in every single bite. Add in the pecans, and you have that crunch factor that throws these Butterscotch Blondies from good to outstanding.
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Millionaire Brownies

Caramel pecan brownies on a white surface. — Millionaire Brownies. Photo credit: What A Girl Eats.

Millionaire Brownies, fudge brownies with a layers of caramel, ganache and chopped pecans. They are a rich and delicious!
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies

A close-up of sliced brownies with a layer of chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries on top, arranged on a white surface. — Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Chocolate-covered strawberry brownies are a decadent dessert made with fresh strawberries on top of fudgy chocolate brownies.
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Molasses Cookies With Sugar Babies

A stack of three peanut butter cookies with caramel sauce drizzling between them, garnished with salt flakes. — Molasses Cookies With Sugar Babies. Photo credit: Recipe Girl.

These Molasses Cookies with Sugar Babies brand candy mixed in make for an extra special treat. Photographs included.
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Brownie Blondies Recipe

Sliced chocolate chip brownies on a white marble surface, scattered with extra chocolate chips. — Brownie Blondies Recipe. Photo credit: Chenee Today.

This fudge brownie blondies recipe is the best of both worlds! Brownie blondie swirl bars make the best fudge blondie brownie recipe ever!
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Freeze Dried Jolly Rancher Cookies Recipe

A close-up image of a cookie topped with mint green icing and colorful, crushed candy pieces. — Freeze Dried Jolly Rancher Cookies Recipe . Photo credit: Boxmix Recipes.

Looking for something new that’s fun and whimsical to bake for dessert?! Try this Freeze Dried Jolly Rancher Cookies Recipe
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Lemon Cake Balls

A plate of yellow and white striped egg-shaped sweets, one sliced open to show a creamy yellow center. — Lemon Cake Balls. Photo credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

These lemon cake balls also called lemon bites are the perfect bite sized treats for spring time treat the whole family will love.
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Monster Cookies

Close-up view of chocolate chip cookies with colorful m&m candies, filling the frame. — Monster Cookies. Photo credit: Shes Not Cookin.

These classic Monster Cookies are filled with oats, M&M's, chocolate chips and peanut butter. Serve them up with a tall glass of milk!
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S'Mores Bars

A s'mores bar with a golden-brown toasted marshmallow layer on top of a chocolate layer, all resting on a crumbly graham cracker base. — S'Mores Bars {Just 4 Ingredients}. Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker.

These easy s’mores bars have the perfect ratio of buttery graham cracker, creamy milk chocolate, and toasted gooey marshmallow in every bite! This recipe only has 4 ingredients and is super fun for kids to help make.
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Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies

Stack of cinnamon sugar cookies next to a cup and cinnamon sticks on a light surface. — Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies (soft & chewy!). Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Homemade snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy and coated in cinnamon sugar. Bake them for Christmas or when you're craving a sweet treat!
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Classic Thumbprint Hershey Kiss Cookies

A close-up image of a bowl filled with freshly baked peanut butter cookies, some topped with chocolate kisses. — Classic Thumbprint Hershey Kiss Cookies. Photo credit: Alpine Ella.

These soft thumbprint hershey kiss cookies are such a classic cookie! They are the perfect classic holiday cookie!
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Brownie Cookie Recipe

Close-up of freshly baked chocolate cookies with cracked surfaces. — Brownie Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

This brownie cookie recipe is all of the good parts of a brownie- crackly crust, fudgy middles, chewy edges - in one easy cookie!
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Panera Kitchen Sink Cookies

Homemade cookies with chocolate chips and pretzels on a cooling rack, next to a glass of milk. — Panera Kitchen Sink Cookies. Photo credit: Confetti & Bliss.

These fabulous Panera kitchen sink cookies are sweet and salty, thick and chewy. Also known as garbage cookies and compost cookies, they’re loaded up with a variety of tasty add-ins. Everything but the kitchen sink! Enjoy them as a tasty snack or yummy dessert.
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Funfetti Cookie Bars

A baking dish containing freshly baked blondies sprinkled with colorful candy bits, cut into squares. — Funfetti Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Food Banjo.

Funfetti cake mix cookie bars are filled with sprinkles and so easy to make! These cookie bars turn out ooey gooey and delicious. They are made with sprinkles and resemble funfetti cake, but in a cookie bar.
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Frosted Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

A close-up of a chocolate cookie topped with chocolate frosting and colorful candy pieces on a cooling rack. — Frosted Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies (5 Ingredients!). Photo credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

A no-fuss, 5-ingredient recipe for intense Chocolate Cake Mix Cookie with ganache frosting that requires only a handful of ingredients.
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Easy Jello Cookies

A stack of colorful sugar cookies in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple on a light background. — Easy Jello Cookies. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

Transform traditional sugar cookies into vibrant Jello treats! Discover how to make colorful and easy Jello cookies with this simple recipe.
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Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars Recipe

A hand holding a gooey, colorful cereal treat made from fruity pebbles, showing a stretchy melted marshmallow texture. — Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars Recipe (Fruity Pebble Crispy Treats). Photo credit: Summer Yule.

Learn how to make Fruity Pebbles cereal bars! This Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie treats stovetop recipe is easy to make and delish!
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Super Fudgy Healthy Brownies

A moist chocolate brownie with a shiny, crackly top on a white plate, accompanied by a fork on parchment paper. — Super Fudgy Healthy Brownies. Photo credit: The Loopy Whisk.

These healthy brownies have it all – from the luscious fudgy texture to the intense chocolate flavour. Gluten, grain and dairy free, paleo.
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Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

A shared stack of chocolate chip cookies. — Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Flourless Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies taste so good, you won't notice they are healthier. They are easily made with only six pantry staple ingredients.
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Taylor Swift Chai Cookies

A close-up image of sugar cookies covered with white icing and sprinkled with colored sugar. one cookie is partially eaten. — Taylor Swift Chai Cookies. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Experience the warmth and charm of Taylor Swift's chai cookie recipe. The cozy spices and eggnog icing are an enchanting combination!
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect for holiday gift giving and cookie exchanges. {gluten free}
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Lunch Lady Brownies

Stack of chocolate frosted brownies on a surface, showing a close-up view of their moist, dense texture. — Lunch Lady Brownies. Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Treat yourself to a slice of heaven - our tried-and-true recipe for mouthwatering Lunch Lady Brownies that never disappoints.
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Best Blondies Recipe

Close-up of a chocolate chip cookie bar with gooey marshmallow filling, showing a cross-section with visible chocolate chunks. — Best Blondies Recipe. Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

The best blondie recipe! These blondies are buttery & chewy with a rich vanilla flavor. They're easy to make in one bowl with 8 ingredients.
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Turtle Brownies

Close-up of a stack of gooey chocolate brownies with walnuts and drizzled with white icing. — Turtle Brownies. Photo credit: Recipe Girl.

Turtle Brownies are the best fudgy brownies baked with chocolate chips, caramel and pecans. Topped with more caramel topping.
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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are a really great sugar cookie recipe flavored as chocolate instead of the traditional vanilla sugar cookie.
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Brookies

Freshly baked chocolate chip brownies arranged in a grid on a white surface, some with a visible bite taken out. — Brookies (From Scratch). Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

Brookies are the ultimate dessert! A fudgy chocolate brownie sits atop a gooey chocolate chip cookie - both made from scratch.
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Oreo Fudge

Pieces of cookies and cream fudge arranged on parchment paper on a wooden surface. — Oreo Fudge With 3 Ingredients. Photo credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

Make a batch of this Oreo Fudge for the holiday season. Just three ingredients and 10 minutes of prep to enjoy Oreo cookie flavor!
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Crockpot Candy Crack

An assortment of chocolate pralines topped with caramel and nuts, arranged neatly in paper cups. — Crockpot Candy Crack. Photo credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

This delicious Crockpot Candy Crack is a tasty 4-ingredient no-bake holiday treat! These chocolate peanut clusters are so quick and EASY to make!
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Brownie Balls

A pile of chocolate truffles with dark and white chocolate drizzle, displayed in white baking cups. — Brownie Balls: Big Chocolate Flavor In Every Bite!. Photo credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

Brownie balls are delightful bite-sized treats that capture all the rich, chocolaty goodness of brownies in a compact, bite- size form. These
Get the Recipe: Brownie Balls: Big Chocolate Flavor In Every Bite

Crumbl Cosmic Brownie Cookies {Boxed Mix}

Four large chocolate cookies topped with colorful candies, arranged neatly on a white surface. — Crumbl Cosmic Brownie Cookies {Boxed Mix}. Photo credit: The Sassy Foodie.

These copycat crumbl cosmic brownie cookies are a chocolate lovers’ delight! They are colorful, fun, and full of decedent chocolate flavor!
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Easy Rocky Road

Close-up of stacked chocolate marshmallow bars with nuts, showing textured layers and chunks. — Easy Rocky Road. Photo credit: Spend With Pennies.

Rocky Road is an easy & delicious no bake treat! Made with chocolate, peanut butter, nuts & marshmallows, this fudgey delight always pleases!
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Red Velvet Brownies With Cake Mix

Red velvet brownies with cream cheese filling on a white plate. — Red Velvet Brownies With Cake Mix. Photo credit: The Short Order Cook.

For the best red velvet brownies with cake mix, try this easy recipe. They are fudgy, chocolatey, & loaded with white chocolate chips.
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Rice Krispies Treats

No Bake Easter rice krispy treats in a foil pan. — Gluten Free Rice Krispies Treats. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These gluten free Perfect Rice Krispie Treats are better than the recipe on the box. Also learn all the crispy cereals that are gluten free.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Close-up of freshly baked brownies with a swirled peanut butter topping on a wooden surface. — Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies (Gluten Free + Refined Sugar Free). Photo credit: Bakerita.

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies are incredibly fudgy with a layer of spiced pumpkin cheesecake! These brownies are gluten-free and refined sugar free.
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Mississippi Mud Brownies

Stack of chocolate fudge bars with marshmallows and nuts, close-up view. — Mississippi Mud Brownies. Photo credit: Recipe Girl.

Mississippi Mud Brownies are delicious chocolate brownies topped with toasted pecans and marshmallows and a rich chocolate frosting.
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Easy Cranberry Crumble Bars

A close-up image of a crumbly fruit bar with a vibrant red fruit filling and a bite taken out, showing layered textures. — Easy Cranberry Crumble Bars. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Tart cranberries with orange zest make the best filling in these holiday cranberry crumble bars. The oatmeal crust and crumble is delicious!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate chips. Simply cut up the bars and share with your friends!
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S’mores Cookies

S'mores cookies are soft cookies loaded with mini marshmallows, chopped chocolate and broken graham cracker pieces.
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Candy Cookie Bars

Stacked halloween-themed cookie bars with orange and black sprinkles, on a wooden surface. — Candy Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

Candy Cookie Bars! Two layers of gooey chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed with the candy of your choice. Adapt them for any holiday.
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Ginger Cookies

Close-up of golden-brown peanut butter cookies with crisscross pattern on a white plate. — Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: Recipe Girl.

Packed with cinnamon, ginger and molasses, these Ginger Cookies are simple to make and just plain delicious to eat!
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Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies

A red velvet cookie half-dipped in white chocolate, resting on a wire cooling rack. — Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Recipe Girl.

Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies, with the look of Red Velvet Cake, but baked into a cookie that's dipped in white chocolate.
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Butterfinger Brownies

Rows of butterfinger blondies on a surface, with a butterfinger candy bar on top. — Butterfinger Brownies. Photo credit: Recipe Girl.

Butterfinger Brownies are super fudgy brownies with butterfinger candy bars baked inside and scattered on top. Butterfingers in every bite!
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Sugar Cookie Bars

A close-up image of a square piece of vanilla sheet cake topped with white frosting and colorful sprinkles. — Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

Sugar cookie bars are chewy & buttery & topped with a delicious vanilla frosting. They're easy to make with simple ingredients & no chilling!
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