While most of the recipes of here on Homemade on a Weeknight are for dinners or at least savory things, I do have a sweet side. I actually really love to bake and make treats and desserts for my family. I don’t have a ton of dessert recipes here, but I have published a few over the last couple of years. So I have pulled them together here in A Collection of Dessert Recipes so you can take a gander and maybe pick one to surprise your family with this week! When it comes to desserts and baking, I am not into the super complex recipes, so all of these recipes are really simple but super delicious desserts!
A few key kitchen tools you may want to have to hand when it comes to making these shrimp recipes:
- Cooling Rack – A lot of baking recipes end with a period of time on a cooling rack. This is a step that many skip and can be the reason so cookies get overly crisp on the bottom. You want to remove things from the hot pan and place on the cooling rack so that the cooler air can circulate around things.
- Food Scoops – Measured food scoops are very important for lots of different types of baking. Since baking is a science, equal measurements are key to success. Having a variety of scoop sizes allows you to make muffins and cookies all the same size so they will bake at the same rate.
- Stand Mixer – Another key to baking success is having access to a good mixer, like this stand mixer. Evenly and thoroughly combining ingredients is necessary to make sure that the ingredients will result in the proper baking.
And without further adieu – here are My Favorite Dessert Recipes from the blog!
Lemon Cherry Crunch – This is one of the simplest yet delightful desserts you can make. It firmly sits in the #SemiHomemade category as it uses a boxed cake mix and canned pie filling. And believe it or not… only one other ingredient – BUTTER. Some day, I will sort out how to make it from scratch, but for now, I want to share with you this recipe for Lemon Cherry Crunch!
Oatmeal Scotchies – Everyone loves a classic cookie, but sometimes we want something that’s not the same ol’ same ol’. One of my family’s favorite cookies that I bake are these Oatmeal Scotchies. They start with a base similar to an oatmeal raisin cookies – basically just swapping out the raisins for butterscotch chips and add some cinnamon for a nice rounded out flavor profile.
Bourbon Pecan Pie – Pecan Pie is one of those “feels like home” things that I make. While only half of put big family likes this particular Pie, the making of it indicates a full family is home type meal. My spin on the classic is to add in a little Bourbon to make it mine. So my recipe for Bourbon Pecan Pie is one you will want to hold on to for all your family gatherings.
Cinnamon Apple Sourdough Cake – When it comes to classic dessert flavor combinations, cinnamon and apple are near the top of the list. It’s not just for pies or cookies or muffins anymore – this recipe for Cinnamon Apple Sourdough Cake employees the combo perfectly. This deliciously moist cake is made from cinnamon sugar apples and a bit of sourdough discard. It is perfect for a simple fall dessert or for whenever you want to just feel cozy and at home.
Chocolate Christmas Crack – One of the things I love to do during the holiday season is bake goodies. There is just something about having fresh baked treats around the house that makes it feel more like the holidays. This recipe for Chocolate Christmas Crack is so easy to make, super budget friendly and you may have the stuff to make it in your pantry already. And as soon as you take a bite of it, you will know WHY they call it Crack… as it’s addictive.
Chocolate Buttermilk Sourdough Muffins – Every so often I just need some chocolate – I mean who doesn’t?!?! And with my recent love of all things #sourdough- I have been trying to use Sourdough discard for all my baked goods. This particular recipe has been honed in from 4-5 different recipes that I have tried out over the months. Chocolate Buttermilk Sourdough Muffins are going to be a huge win in you family. I’ve already been told I’ll probably need make a double batch!
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Treats – Everyone needs a sweet treat every now and then. And to be honest I don’t think there is a better flavor combo for a sweet treat than peanut butter and chocolate. You get the sweetness and the saltiness all in one. These Peanut Butter & Chocolate Treats are so easy to make and going to be gone in a flash!
Balsamic Peach Dessert Pizza – As you have probably learned – I love to make anything from a pizza dough. I have a great pizza dough recipe (check it out below the main recipe) that I love to use as often as I can. So this super fun Balsamic Peach Dessert Pizza is just a twist on the standards. Yes I know it’s not really dinner but it’s a delightful recipe that is great for a weekend fun time, a baby or bridal shower or you know a Wednesday that needs some elevation.
Simple Blueberry Syrup -Not everything I make is savory – I do like to make some sweet treats for my family on occasion. But it usually left to the kiddos to make the cakes and cookies and treats – as they all love to do that. But when you have an abundance of fresh picked blueberries, you want to make sure they get used up and thoroughly enjoyed. So I decided to make this super Simple Blueberry Syrup. It can be used on a nice bowl of vanilla ice cream, over pancakes, waffle or French toast, or you can use it as a simple syrup in your cocktails and mocktails.
Hope you enjoyed my selections of Dessert Recipes – do you have a favorite? Which one will you be trying first?
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That lemon cherry crunch looks divine. Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes.