Most Loved Dessert Recipes

Dessert is the sweet ending that makes a meal feel complete. This collection highlights beloved dessert recipes from PopularRecipes.com that readers are most likely to save, enjoy, and make again and again. These include cookies, classic baked sweets, cupcakes, and no-bake treats that fit dessert tastes and satisfy any sweet tooth.

These desserts are part of our most popular recipes overall. You can browse more reader favorites in our Trending Recipes Right Now collection

Whether you want comfort classics or simple treats to share, this page brings together the most loved dessert recipes from our site.

Most Loved Desserts Right Now

These are dessert recipes readers come back to again and again. They are simple, familiar sweets that get baked often and shared easily.

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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Marshmallow Filling

Easy chocolate thumbprint cookies with a soft marshmallow filling and a light chocolate drizzle. Perfect for the holiday season and Christmas cookie trays.

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M&M Sprinkle Cookies

Soft baked, chewy sprinkle cookies with M&M candies mixed into the cookie dough. This cookie dough is made from scratch and is the perfect cookie for celebrations and holidays.

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3

Peanut Butter Spritz Cookies

These Peanut Butter Spritz Cookies are a classic Christmas cookie with peanut butter flavors. This easy spritz cookie recipe can be made using your favorite cookie press shape, making it perfect for any occasion. 

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy mint chocolate chip cookies from scratch with chopped Andes mint pieces. These cookies are infused with coffee to enhance the overall flavor and the coffee pairs deliciously with mint.

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Lemonade Strawberry Cupcakes

Lemonade Strawberry Cupcakes combines zesty lemon-flavored cupcakes and sweet strawberry buttercream for a refreshingly delicious dessert. Perfect for spring and summer parties!

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Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Incredibly delicious soft batch chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are rich in a buttery vanilla flavor and are made with both chocolate chips and chunks.

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Chocolate Covered Oreos

Chocolate covered Oreos made with white chocolate almond bark using a candy mold. An easy no-bake treat finished with drizzled chocolate and colored sugar for holidays and special occasions.

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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Chocolate sugar cookies are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day! These heart-shaped treats, with their deep chocolate flavor and smooth royal icing finish, are a delicious treat to share with loved ones any time of year.

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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Cream cheese sugar cookies with buttercream frosting are a delicious treat perfect for any occasion. These cookies are soft, rich, and slightly tangy, thanks to the cream cheese, and they pair beautifully with the sweet, creamy buttercream frosting. 

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Classic Cookie Favorites

Cookies are a go-to dessert for a reason. They are easy to make, simple to share, and work for just about any occasion.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies without Brown Sugar

Chocolate Chip Cookies without brown sugar are crisp and light, with a hint of vanilla complementing the rich chocolate chips.

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M&M Sprinkle Cookies

Soft baked, chewy sprinkle cookies with M&M candies mixed into the cookie dough. This cookie dough is made from scratch and is the perfect cookie for celebrations and holidays.

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12

Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Cookies

Soft, chewy red velvet cookies filled with white and semi-sweet chocolate chips. A simple and festive treat with a classic red velvet flavor.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy mint chocolate chip cookies from scratch with chopped Andes mint pieces. These cookies are infused with coffee to enhance the overall flavor and the coffee pairs deliciously with mint.

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Chocolate Orange Cookies

Chocolate orange cookies are simple to make, have a hint of orange flavor, and are topped with a sweet orange glaze. These no-spread cookies are ideal for cutouts since they maintain their shape in the oven!

These chocolate-orange cookies are fun for cookie exchanges during Christmas time and throughout the holiday season.

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Cupcakes & Sweet Mini Treats

These cupcakes and small treats are popular for celebrations, casual gatherings, or anytime you want something sweet that feels a little special.

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Lemonade Strawberry Cupcakes

Lemonade Strawberry Cupcakes combines zesty lemon-flavored cupcakes and sweet strawberry buttercream for a refreshingly delicious dessert. Perfect for spring and summer parties!

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White Chocolate Cupcakes with Frosted Cranberries

Indulge your sweet tooth with these White Chocolate Cupcakes! The moist vanilla cupcake batter is infused with melted white chocolate, resulting in a flavorful white chocolate flavor in every bite.  

Topping these cupcakes is a white chocolate buttercream frosting and to make these cupcakes festive, they're garnished with frosted cranberries for the holiday season.

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Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

These Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes are rich, chocolatey, and topped with hazelnut candy. With a moist chocolate base, creamy cocoa frosting, and a drizzle of melted chocolate, they're the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. Great for parties, holidays, special occasions, or just because!

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18

Biscoff Cupcakes

If you love caramel and spices, Biscoff cupcakes are for you! These fluffy cupcakes feature Biscoff cookies with a crumbly layer and smooth frosting, making each bite sweet and delicious-perfect for any occasion. 

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19

French Macarons

French macarons made at home might sound intimidating, but with the right technique and simple ingredients, you'll be whipping up bakery-worthy cookie sandwiches in no time.

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Sweet Muffin Recipes

These muffins lean more toward dessert than breakfast. They are sweet, comforting, and often baked for sharing or enjoying as a treat.

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Banana Caramel Muffins

Enjoy these easy-to-make caramel banana muffins, full of banana flavor with a sweet caramel topping. This delicious breakfast item is a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas!

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21

Cappuccino Muffins

Cappuccino muffins, infused with chocolate chips and espresso powder, offer a delightful morning pick-me-up or a convenient snack to energize you while you're out and about.

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22

Pistachio Muffins

Treat yourself to Pistachio Muffins made with real pistachios & instant pudding mix. A crunchy muffin top of sugar, butter & chopped pistachios - a delight for nut lovers!

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No-Bake and Quick Sweets

When you want dessert without turning on the oven, these no-bake and quick sweets are easy options that still feel fun and satisfying.

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Chocolate Covered Oreos

Chocolate covered Oreos made with white chocolate almond bark using a candy mold. An easy no-bake treat finished with drizzled chocolate and colored sugar for holidays and special occasions.

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24

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

This 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge is creamy, rich, and so easy to make. Just peanut butter and frosting for a quick, sweet treat.

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No Bake Avalanche Cookies

These no-bake avalanche cookies combine creamy peanut butter, chocolate, marshmallows, and crispy rice cereal for a delightful crunch.

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26

Crockpot Peanut Clusters

These delicious Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters combine the sweet taste of chocolate with the salty flavor of peanuts.

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Peanut Butter Meltaways

Peanut Butter Meltaways are easy to make and great for Valentine's Day. Using chocolate candy molds, you can make heart-shaped treats to gift or share with family. They need only three ingredients and come together quickly, combining creamy milk chocolate with peanut butter flavors.

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If you are planning a meal, our Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes collection pairs well with these sweet treats.

Start Here If You Are New

If you are just starting to explore desserts, these pages can help you find more treats you'll enjoy:

• Dessert Recipes
• Cookies
• Cupcakes
• No Bake Desserts
• Trending Recipes Right Now

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Dana is the lead recipe developer and photographer for PopularRecipes.com. With her 10+ years of experience creating, testing, and photographing recipes, she has become an artist in developing wholesome, family-friendly meals that are a hit with both kids and parents.