When everyone requests a specific dessert again and again, you know it’s a tried-and-true recipe. These family-favorite dessert recipes are just those recipes. It’s a collection of sweet treats that are easy to make and ideal for sharing. Comforting bread pudding, buttery shortbread cookies, old-fashioned pies, homemade chocolate brownies, cookie bars, and cakes, we’re sharing crowd-pleasing desserts that will disappear fast. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an everyday dessert.
Aunt Theresa’s Crumb Bars
“A buttery crumb-topped bar with a sweet jam filling. You can use any flavor of jam you prefer, even homemade! Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.” – Theresa
New Orleans Bread Pudding
“Delicious like a warm hug!” – Linda
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread
“My soon to be sister in law gave me the base of this pecan bread recipe and I changed some things with it and we like it more after the changes.” – Amy
Cheesecake Peanut Butter Brownies With Graham Crust
“If you love cheesecake, peanut butter, and gooey brownies, you need these in your life. Just sayin’.” – Ashley
Chocolate Pie
“The best chocolate pie! There is a rich butter taste and a slight crunch to the top. This recipe does not use milk.” – Joan
Coconut Macaroons Chocolate Dipped
“This recipe is one of my husband’s favorite recipes. If you like chocolate and coconut you will like this recipe.” – Betty
Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
“These peanut butter cookies are a taste above the norm. They don’t last long in my house and are the most asked for cookies by family and friends. I often add a little pizzazz by topping with a Hershey Kiss while still warm or drizzling some chocolate over them when slightly cooled.” – Deneece
Potato Cake
“Another strange old recipe from my grandmother. I used to love this cake.” – kathleen
Easy Peach Cobbler
“This easy peach cobbler recipe is buttery and rich, a cross between a cobbler and a pie. Amazing served with ice cream year-round.” – Debbie
Rum Glazed Pound Cake
“This is a recipe I found in an old family cookbook. Just have fun with it.” – Paul
Diane’s Amazing Brownies
“My family really likes 7 layer bars, and I wanted to make some, only I didn’t have graham cracker crumbs. As I was looking in the pantry for a graham cracker substitute, I saw a box of brownie mix and light bulbs went off… Try these, they are truly amazing!” – Diane
Monkey Bread
“This is a fun treat to make and eat! My mom used to make this for me when I was a kid. It would be a special treat when she made it. I love making it now for Thanksgiving morning.” – Shauna
Apple Butter Bars
“My mother made these delicious bars often when I was growing up. No apple butter on hand? Fruit spreads, preserves, jams, and jellies work just fine. We’ve even used cranberry sauce before! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have and still do.” – Hannah
Pistachio Cake
“My husband and I love this simple cake.” – Jill
Scottish Shortbread Cookies
“This recipe has been in my husband’s family for over 100 years. My sweet mother-in-law shared this with me. I will always cherish and treasure the many wonderful recipes she left behind. These are great with coffee or tea and have a light buttery taste.” – Charlene
Coffee Cake
“I’ve been making this coffee cake for 30 years! It’s always been a family and friend favorite. There won’t be any leftovers.” – Tammi
Apple Enchiladas
“These apple enchiladas are a great fall or winter dessert. Easier than pie or cake, but smells great in the oven. Made with a few ingredients and ready to eat in minutes.” – Betsy
Nanaimo Bars Recipe
“Super easy no-bake bars with a chocolate crumb base topped with a custard icing layer, all topped off with a chocolate ganache topping!” – Kevin