Who doesn’t love the sweet comfort of a delicious dessert? From birthdays to family parties, sweets have a way of bringing joy and creating lasting memories. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out , we’ve put together a collection of 33 easy family dessert ideas that are sure to delight both kids and grown ups!
From classic favorites like cookies and cupcakes to creative concoctions like ice cream epic sandwiches and strawberry blondies, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a quick and simple recipe to or planning a special occasion, these desserts are guaranteed to impress.
Box Mix Recipes Family Dessert Ideas
These cookies are so super fun! The colors and flavors are delightful- featuring Freeze Dried Jolly Ranchers!
Freeze Dried Jolly Rancher Cookies Recipe
Baking With Something New! Freeze Dried Candy! Freeze Dried Jolly Ranchers To Be Precise Yummm They Smell Like My Childhood!
Check out this recipeUsing funfetti bix cake mix and cheesecake filling these cookies are sure to be a hit.
Pillsbury Funfetti Cheesecake Stuffed Box Mix Cookies
These fluffy sweet cookies are so simple using the box cake mix hack and prepackaged strawberry cream cheese filling!
Check out this recipePumpkin flavored treats are most popular during Fall and Winter, but if it were up to me we’d eat them all year round.
Cheesecake Stuffed Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Cookies
When the leaves start to change and the breeze comes through these Cheesecake Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Cookies will warm your heart and burst with flavor in your mouth!
Check out this recipeLooking for easy family dessert ideas to dip your favorite fruit or cookies in?
Easy Funfetti Cake Batter Dip Recipe
This easy no bake dessert is cool, creamy, smooth and full of sweet flavor!
Check out this recipeThe classic combination of chocolate and cheesecake is sure to be a hit with practically everyone.
Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Mix Cookies
The combination of rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries will delight you! With simple ingredients they’re ready in a flash.
Check out this recipeLearn to make epic ice cream cookie sandwiches using box cake mix and your favorite ice cream.
Epic DIY Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe
The perfect summer dessert is here! Epic DIY Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches are just the thing you need to beat the heat.
Check out this recipeYour favorite Disney Villian is here to inspire your next cupcake! Cruella De Vil never looked to delicious.
Cruella De Vil Inspired Cupcakes
If you love Disney desserts and Cruella De Vil these yummy cupcakes will delight you! With deep red cake and cool black and white frosting they really pop on any party platter!
Check out this recipeTry a vegan banana bread cookies that are whipped up in a flash in your air fryer.
Vegan Air Fryer Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
If you’re looking for a tasty box cake mix vegan cookie recipe with delicious Fall flavors check out this one!
Check out this recipeSo, gather your loved ones, put on your aprons, and get ready to create. These easy family dessert ideas are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and create cherished moments.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Monkey Bread with Canned Biscuits
This dessert recipe is a fun and tasty treat with cozy flavors like hot chocolate, brown sugar, and buttery dough.
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Box Mix Brownie Cheesecake Cupcakes
A heavenly combo of two classic favorites: chocolate brownies and creamy cheesecake! It’s simple make and perfect for all occasions.
Check out this recipeLet’s dive in and discover the world of delightful desserts that will bring your family closer, one delicious bite at a time!
Custard Filled Lemon Cupcakes Using Cake Mix
Everyone will adore these Lemon Cupcakes with pudding cream filling and blueberry cream cheese frosting! The combination of flavors is mouthwatering.
Check out this recipeThe best part? These recipes are designed with the whole family in mind. We understand that busy schedules and picky eaters can present challenges.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Cookie Recipe
This easy cookie recipe is perfect for anyone who loves Cinnamon Toast Crunch and cookies! The 2 ingredient cheesecake filling just puts it over the edge of goodness!
Check out this recipeTry easy family dessert ideas like strawberry cookies!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies With Cake Mix
You will love every luscious bite of these creamy tart strawberries cheesecake cookies!
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That’s why we’ve included ideas that are easy to make and customizable. Whether you have little ones who enjoy getting their hands dirty in the kitchen or teenagers who appreciate a tasty treat after a long day, these easy family dessert ideas bring everyone together.
Funnel Cake
This homemade funnel cake recipe is deep-fried until crisp and golden, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of your favorite sauce all in around 25 minutes!
Check out this recipeEven if you’re a beginner baker, don’t fret! We’ve chosen recipes that are beginner-friendly, so you can confidently step into the kitchen and make mouthwatering masterpieces in no time.
Watermelon Cake Pops – perfect summer dessert
These Watermelon Cake Pops are the perfect dessert for your summer party! They look just like mini watermelons! They are super delicious & easy to make!
Check out this recipeStrawberry jello cake is simple and quick. Everyone will be digging in!
Strawberry Jello Cake With Strawberry Sauce (Poke Cake!)
This strawberry jello cake recipe is the ultimate summer dessert! Packed full of sweet strawberries and cool cream with a fun red and white swirl inside this delicious cake! This dessert is perfect for cookouts,
Check out this recipeTry easy family dessert ideas that are unique like old fashioned potato candy.
Old Fashioned Potato Candy – Miz En Place
This old fashioned recipe is still around for a reason. Simple to make and surprisingly delicious.
Check out this recipeWho doesn’t love a good old fashioned churro?
Best Homemade Churros Recipe {Traditional Spanish Dessert}
Have you ever tasted authentic Spanish churros? If not, put them on your bucket list or make these homemade churros to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Easy Southern Bourbon Peach Cobbler
This is the best peach cobbler, it’s simple to make from scratch! Baked with cinnamon-sugar biscuits and spiked with bourbon, served warm with ice cream
Check out this recipeCherry Pineapple Dump Cake – Easy Budget Recipes
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is an easy four-ingredient dessert that feeds a crowd. It’s buttery, fruity, and baked to golden perfection.
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Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Delicious strawberry shortcake cupcakes are made with vanilla cupcakes, topped with a cream cheese frosting, and fresh strawberries for the perfect treat.
Check out this recipeSuper Simple Cake Recipe
This Super Simple Cake Recipe uses basic ingredients as well as equipment to make a fantastic, tender, and moist cake completely from scratch.
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A great, everyday Chocolate Cake – the cake recipe I make most often. Tender, moist crumb, truly tastes of chocolate, one bowl and a whisk. Easy & reliable!
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Indulge in the heavenly combo of cream cheese and sugar with my Easy Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars! These funfetti bars are a treat you can’t resist.
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Make easy family dessert ideas like these Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies.
Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
These gooey chocolate peanut butter swirl brownies is a recipe that is super gooey, fudgy and packed with peanut butter flavor.
Check out this recipeWant more brownie ideas? Try Cosmic Copycat Brownies!
Cosmic Brownies (Copycat Recipe)
Fudgy, gooey and full of chocolate goodness, this Cosmic Brownies copycat recipe is an absolutely delicious frosted brownie recipe.
Check out this recipeWho doesn’t love chocolate and marshmallows?
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
Easy 4-ingredient Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies are fun to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for holiday goodie trays, birthday parties, baby showers, and anytime you’re craving a sweet treat.
Check out this recipeChocolate and coconut are a match made in heaven with this Mounds Cake.
Mounds Cake
Mounds Cake recipe combines a rich chocolate cake with a creamy coconut filling, all covered with a smooth chocolate frosting to finish. Easy to make completely from scratch, it takes just like the classic Mounds candy bar!
Check out this recipeLooking for simple family treat ideas with Oreos? Look no further because this cake will amaze you.
Oreo Cookie Pie – Miz En Place
This recipe is so decadent and delicious. This one is particularly good served warm… like eating a combination fresh baked cookie and fresh baked pie! So chocolaty and buttery and wonderful.
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These no bake cheesecake bites are flavored with pumpkin pie goodness!
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites
Sweet, creamy and full of pumpkin spice, these no bake pumpkin cheesecake bites are the perfect fall treat.
Check out this recipeMini cheesecakes with apple pie make a fabulous personalized portion for family dessert.
Apple Pie Mini Cheesecake Bites
Apple Pie Mini Cheesecake Bites: Smooth and creamy cheesecake topped with tart apples. This hand held cheesecake is ready in under 30 minutes, so easy! One of the most popular recipes on my site is my Homemade Caramel Apple Cheesecake Decadent and delicious: yes! Easy to make: To be honest not reall…
Check out this recipeMy kids love this Banana Split Cake!
Banana Split Cake (No-Bake Dessert Recipe)
Turn your favorite ice cream dish into a delicious dessert! Layers of bananas, crushed pineapple, a graham cracker crust and topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate and a cherry on top!
Check out this recipeLooking for some easy family dessert ideas with Lucky Charms?
Lucky Charms Bark for St. Patrick’s Day
Whip up this no bake Lucky Charms Bark for St. Patrick’s or a rainbow themed party. This is an easy white chocolate bark recipe to try soon.
Check out this recipePeanut Butter Cup M&Ms combined in a fabulous creamy ice bud cake!
No Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
No Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake – this easy lush dessert layers peanut butter sandwich cookies with peanut butter pudding!
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I go absolutely nuts for a lemon dessert. Especially one like this lusciously layered pie.
LUSCIOUS! Lemon Layered Dessert!!
This Lemon Lush dessert recipe is the perfect one-pan treat for your Spring and Summer picnics and gatherings. So light and refreshing with lemony goodness!
Check out this recipeFrosted chocolate chip cookies are food paradise.
Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Whip up a batch of these homemade chocolate chip cookies that are topped with frosting and crumbled cookies. A must make for cookie lovers.
Check out this recipePeanut butter cheesecake is a must try for every family!
Creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake – Miz En Place
Love cheesecake? Love peanut butter? Combined? This recipe is simply divine! Plus, you don’t even have to bake the cheesecake layer. Smooth, creamy, wonderful… and easy.
Check out this recipeServe up simple family treat ideas like dump cake!
Quick And Easy Dump Cake – Shelf Cooking
This fabulous dump cake recipe requires only a few simple steps that will create a spectacular dessert in no time!
Check out this recipeIce box cake with chocolate and cream is heavenly.
Icebox Cake
There’s no baking necessary when it comes to this delicious dessert. Just mix, assemble and chill your icebox cake until you’re ready to share.
Check out this recipeServe up some strawberry lemon Blondies!
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
Strawberry Lemon Blondies ~ this easy strawberry dessert is moist and dense, (like soft shortbread) with lots of fresh strawberries and tangy lemon.
Check out this recipeWith clear instructions, accessible ingredients, and helpful tips along the way, you’ll find that whipping up these desserts is a breeze. Even if you’re a beginner baker, don’t fret!
Mini Bundt Cakes – 1 Easy Recipe, 6 Flavors
Make the best mini bundt cakes with this amazing recipe – one easy base recipe to make six different flavors of bundt cake – and more!
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We hope you found some easy family dessert ideas on this list to inspire you! Let us know which ones you liked best and if you tried any!