30 cookie, brownie and bar ideas for when the sweet tooth wins
There’s something comforting about a pan of brownies cooling on the stove or a tray of cookies fresh from the oven. Bars keep things tidy, cookies bring the nostalgia, and brownies handle the chocolate cravings. It’s the dessert trifecta that rarely lets anyone down.
Chocolate Chip Blondies
These chocolate chip blondies are soft, chewy, and made from scratch. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, they’re sure to become a favorite. Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Blondies
Oreo Brownies
Oreo brownies are fudgy in the middle with chewy edges. This one-bowl recipe is quick, easy, and totally delicious. Perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving fast. Get the recipe: Oreo Brownies
Snickers Brownie Recipe
This Snickers brownie recipe makes rich, fudgy brownies packed with caramel, peanuts, and chopped Snickers bars. They’re candy-stuffed, indulgent, and a delicious way to dress up a pan of chocolate brownies. Get the recipe: Snickers Brownie Recipe
Tahini Cookies
A new and unique way to satisfy your cookie cravings. This large batch recipe for tahini cookies is soft, chewy and full of delicious flavor. Get the recipe: Tahini Cookies
No Bake S’mores Bars
Enjoy all the gooey, chocolatey s’mores vibes but without the campfire. Just mix, press, and snack. These no-bake bars bring the crunch and the nostalgia. Get the recipe: No Bake S’mores Bars
Flourless Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Flourless chewy oatmeal cookies that are here to make your snack time better. Minimal ingredients, maximum chew, and totally guilt-free comfort food vibes. Get the recipe: Flourless Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
Coconut chocolate chip cookies that blend tropical vibes with classic indulgence. Chewy, sweet, and packed with chocolate – they’re the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings. Get the recipe: Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Bars
Vintage peanut butter bars are a seriously tasty treat. These baked chocolate peanut butter bars with oatmeal are the classic, old-school lunch lady favorite. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Peanut butter kiss cookies are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate Hershey’s kiss for the ultimate bite-sized treat. These easy peanut butter chocolate cookies are always a crowd favorite. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Peanut butter Rice Krispies treats are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich peanut butter flavor. With just 6 ingredients and zero baking, they come together in about 15 minutes for a snack or dessert that always hits. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars
These no-bake peanut butter chocolate crispy bars are chewy, crispy, and topped with a dreamy chocolate layer. They’re easy to make ahead and even easier to keep eating. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar
Peanut Butter Brownies
Peanut butter brownies are fudgy chocolate brownies with a gooey peanut butter swirl. This recipe is basically a dream for anyone who loves peanut butter. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Brownies
Brookie Recipe
This brookie recipe combines buttery, chewy chocolate chip cookies with rich, fudgy brownie cookies in one epic treat. Basically two desserts in one, and yes, it is as good as it sounds. Get the recipe: Brookie Recipe
Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
These low-carb peanut butter brownies are rich, fudgy, and seriously hard to stop eating. They’re gluten-free, easy to whip up in under 30 minutes, and taste way too good to be this simple. Get the recipe: Keto Peanut Butter Brownies
Banana Brownies
These banana brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with walnuts and no flour or dairy, they’re a great option for anyone avoiding gluten or grains. A simple treat that feels a little indulgent. Get the recipe: Banana Brownies
Dubai Chocolate Brownies
These vegan pistachio chocolate brownies are a spin on the viral Dubai brownies everyone’s talking about. With a crispy pistachio layer and glossy chocolate top, they’re rich, fancy, and made with simple plant-based ingredients. Get the recipe: Dubai Chocolate Brownies
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Bars
These carrot cake bars are soft, moist, and full of cozy spices. They make a great gluten-free dessert for holidays or any time a little something sweet sounds good. No one will miss the frosting. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Bars
Hot Chocolate Cookies
These hot chocolate cookies are rich, chocolatey, and stuffed with marshmallow bits and melty chocolate chunks. Soft, gooey, and totally indulgent, they’re basically winter in cookie form. Get the recipe: Hot Chocolate Cookies
Butterfinger Bars
These crunchy Butterfinger bars are loaded with graham crackers, condensed milk, melted butter, and plenty of crushed Butterfinger candy. Topped with milk chocolate, they’re the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, and peanut buttery goodness. Get the recipe: Butterfinger Bars
Soft Lemon Cookies
These soft gluten-free lemon cookies are everything! Sweet, tangy, and totally guilt-free – perfect for when you need a tasty snack that feels like a treat. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies
Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
This bakery-style chocolate chip cookie recipe makes delicious, buttery chocolate chip cookies like you’d find at your favorite bakery or restaurant. They’re perfect for a crowd and guaranteed to disappear fast. Get the recipe: Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookie
Monster Cookie Bars
These soft and chewy peanut butter oatmeal Monster Cookie Bars are packed with chocolate chips and colorful M&M’s. Quick, easy, and totally crowd-pleasing, they’re perfect for parties, celebrations, or whenever you need a sweet hit. Get the recipe: Monster Cookie Bars
Oreo Bars
These thick, chewy Oreo bars are loaded with white chocolate chips and tons of crushed cookies, so every bite is cookies-and-cream heaven. The cream cheese in the batter makes them extra rich and totally irresistible. Get the recipe: Oreo Bars
Gluten Free Brownies
These gluten-free almond flour brownies are rich and fudgy, with a satisfyingly dense texture. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without any gluten. Get the recipe: Gluten Free Brownies
Vanilla Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Vanilla chocolate cheesecake bars with a chocolate cookie crust are rich, creamy, and completely indulgent without all the sugar. The velvety smooth vanilla topping and chocolatey base make them the perfect low-sugar treat. Get the recipe: Vanilla Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
French Palmiers
These 3-ingredient chocolate-covered Palmiers are a classic French pastry shop treat you can easily make at home. Crispy, buttery, and chocolatey, they’re surprisingly simple for such an elegant cookie. Get the recipe: French Palmiers
Cherry Cheesecake Cookies
Cherry cheesecake cookies combine sugar cookies with a cheesecake center and a classic cherry topping. With baked cream cheese filling instead of frosting, they stay neat, party-ready, and perfect for make-ahead baking. Get the recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Cookies
Double Chocolate Sunbutter Cookies
These double chocolate sunbutter cookies are rich, chewy, and full of chocolate goodness. They’re vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and peanut-free, making them an easy treat to enjoy anytime. Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Sunbutter Cookies
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten-free almond flour peanut butter cookies that are so good, you won’t even miss the gluten. Just a few simple ingredients, a quick bake, and boom – instant nostalgia in every bite. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
Banana Pudding Cookies
These banana pudding cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the cozy flavors of classic banana pudding. Made with instant banana cream pudding mix, white chocolate chips, and crushed vanilla wafers, they’re an easy treat for bake sales and potlucks. Get the recipe: Banana Pudding Cookies