The Best Sweet Treat Recipes

Pumpkin Bars

• Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 15 oz pumpkin puree, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
• Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat together the pumpkin, eggs and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Pour into a greased 9×13 baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Salted Caramel Brownies

• Ingredients: 1 cup butter, 3 oz unsweetened chocolate, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup caramel sauce, flaky sea salt.
• Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter and chocolate together, let cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in melted chocolate mixture and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 pan. Drizzle caramel sauce over batter and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 35 minutes until toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs. Let cool completely before cutting.

Peanut Butter Cookies

• Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and baking soda. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Use a fork to flatten and create a criss-cross pattern. Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

Frozen Banana Bites

• Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup crushed nuts or sprinkles (optional).
• Directions: Peel and slice bananas. Place popsicle sticks into each slice. Place sliced bananas on parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Melt chocolate chips and dip frozen banana slices halfway into chocolate. Immediately sprinkle with crushed nuts or sprinkles if desired. Return to baking sheet and freeze until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic American dessert for a reason. They are easy to make, delicious, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake is another popular dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is rich and decadent, with a deep chocolate flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beating until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Ice Cream

Ice cream is a refreshing and delicious sweet treat that is perfect for a hot day. This recipe is for a simple homemade vanilla ice cream, but you can also add other flavors, such as chocolate, strawberry, or mint chip.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, and sugar.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is just simmering.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Let cool completely.
5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Once the ice cream is frozen, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

These are just a few of the many delicious sweet treat recipes that are available. With so many options to choose from, you are sure to find a dessert that everyone will enjoy.