Potluck-Perfect Desserts

Share some sweets at your next get-together with 24 of our favorite potluck desserts. From fresh fruit bars and chocolate brownies to fun and easy cupcakes -- we've got the desserts you've been dreaming of!


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Fudge Brownie Surprise Cupcakes

Fellow potluckers will love the added candy-bar surprise in these brownies. To finish, top with a cherry -- because everything's cuter with a cherry on top!

Makes: 15 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: 22 mins 350°F
Oatmeal Cookies

Cinnamon-laced and packed with brown-sugary goodness, these classy cookies make a delicious dessert for any get-together. For some sweet variations, try our oatmeal-raisin or oatmeal-chocolate chip recipes.

Makes: 48 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 8 mins 375°F per batch
Stand: 1 min
Frosted Apple Slab Pie

This fruity dessert is perfect for all seasons. A hint of cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg bring out the sweet apple flavor that's welcome on any summer day or chilly fall night.

Makes: 32 servings
Yield: 32 bars
Prep: 40 mins
Chill: 30 mins
Bake: 45 mins 350°F
Coffee and Cookie Brownies

Coffee-lovers will swoon over this scrumptious chocolate treat! Chewy brownies are wedged between a flaky pastry crust and melted chocolate pieces in our coffee-infused bar.

Yield: 24 brownies
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 40 mins 350°F
Orange Cream-Pop Cupcakes

Our tasty cupcakes are as cute as an ice pop on a stick! Save some time by using cake and pudding mixes for your batter. Then go all out with our homemade orange and cream cheese frosting that's sure to make this treat the star of the potluck table.

Makes: 27 servings
Yield: 27 (2-1/2 inch) cupcakes
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 18 mins to 20 mins 350°F
Cool: 45 mins
Cappuccino-Caramel Oat Bars

Let your teeth sink in to one of these delectable pecan-cappuccino bars. The sweet and creamy caramel will invite you in, while the hearty oats and bold espresso flavor will have you reaching for more!

Yield: 48 bars
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F
German Chocolate Cookies

Step aside, German chocolate cake. There's a lighter chocolaty treat in town. With flaky coconut and toasted pecans, this smart cookie gets a nutritional boost from oatmeal and flaxseed. Best of all, they weigh in at fewer than 100 calories a serving.

Yield: about 35 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 8 mins 350°F per batch
Video: How to Check Cookies for Doneness

Watch our tips for how to check cookies for doneness, and you'll get perfect cookies every time!

Caramel-Cashew Bars

Relive the memory of biting into your favorite old-time candy bar. Creamy caramel and roasted peanuts on a delicious shortbread cookie take you back to the good old days. Sprinkle a few marshmallows over the crust before baking for chewy sweetness.

Makes: 24 servings
Yield: 24 bars
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: 23 mins 325°F
Macaroon Chocolate Bars

Toasted almonds, flaky coconut, and chocolate cookie sandwiches join together in this delish dessert that features warm chocolate sauce drizzled on each crumbly cookie bar!

Yield: 48 bars
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 33 mins 350°F
Chill: 30 mins
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Bars

These fabulous potluck bars feature a hearty oats and brown sugar base and a mouthwatering butterscotch topping. Before the spread hardens, sprinkle with peanuts for some nutty crunch.  

Makes: 48 servings
Yield: 48 bars
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 10 mins to 12 mins 375°F
Spiked Raspberry-Lemonade Cupcakes

Get the party started with spiked raspberry-lemonade cupcakes! A splash of berry liqueur in a fresh, zesty lemon cake will be the highlight of your next get-together. The lemon and raspberry garnish is a pretty finishing touch.

Makes: 18 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 15 mins to 18 mins 350°F
Fudgy Brownies

Chocolate. What more could a dessert need? Rich chocolate-cream cheese frosting takes this nutty, fudge-filled brownie over the top.

Yield: 16 brownies
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 15 mins
Bake: 30 mins 350°F
Lemon-Lime Bars

Try a fresh take on dessert with zesty lemon-lime bars. A light sprinkling of powdered sugar adds a little sweetness to these tart bars.

Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Cool: 2 hrs
Malted Milk Ball Cookies

Malted milk balls are a crunchy surprise in our quick and easy cookies. Plus, no one would ever guess their secret ingredient -- whole bran cereal!

Yield: 60 cookies
Prep: 35 mins
Cool: 2 mins
Bake: 8 mins to 10 mins 375°F per batch
Fresh Raspberry Bars

Pure vanilla and juicy raspberries star in our creamy fruit bars. A touch of lemon peel gives these luscious potluck treats a fresh zestiness you'll enjoy on any warm summer day.

Yield: 24 bars
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Cool: 1 hr
Fresh Strawberry Bars

Rich peanut butter bars are topped with a layer of strawberry jam and heaps of fresh strawberries in this unbeatable potluck dessert. To make ahead of time, wrap the bars in foil and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Top with berries and jam just before serving.

Yield: 24 bars
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 25 mins 350°F
White Chocolate-Cranberry Crispy Treats

We’ve taken a childhood favorite and added creamy white chocolate chunks and sweet cranberries. It’s a delightful treat for both kids and adults.

Makes: 48 servings
Yield: 48 bars
Prep: 30 mins
Stand: 1 hr
Blueberry-Swirl Cheesecake Bars

A splash of orange juice gives these luscious blueberry cheesecake bars a citrus twist. Serve them as a dessert for brunch or as an early afternoon treat. At only 120 calories each, these simple bars are guilt-free.

Yield: 36 bars
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Cool: 1 hr
Toffee Bars

Potluck guests are sure to go nuts over these salty-sweet low-cal treats. Walnuts and pecans make a perfectly crunchy topper.

Makes: 36 servings
Yield: 36 bars
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 32 mins
Bake: 15 mins 350°F
Prize Caramel Apple Bars

Enjoy caramel apples without the sticky mess -- with our simple caramel apple bars recipe. These nutty treats are packed with brown sugar and smooth peanut butter. Best yet, they're a totally totable grab-and-go treat.

Makes: 16 servings
Yield: 16 bars
Prep: 25 mins
Stand: 1 hr
White Chocolate Brownies

Out with the old and in with the new. Our buttery white chocolate brownies, complete with crunchy macadamia nuts, are a delicious spin on the traditional brownie treat.

Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 10 mins
Bake: 25 mins 350°F
Cherry-Crumble Pie Bars

Feeling fruity? Try our cherry-crumble pie bars. Zesty lemon peel adds zing to this crumbly fruit bar, while almond extract and brown sugar add extra sweetness. You won’t be able to put them down!

Makes: 32 servings
Yield: 32 bars
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 55 mins 350°F
Ranger Cookies

Spend a day in the park with these scrumptious treats. Packed with mixed fruit bits and hearty oats, they're fewer than 75 calories per cookie.

Yield: about 48 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Cool: 1 min per batch
Bake: 8 mins 375°F per batch
Ultimate Bar Cookies

Combine all of your favorite sweets into the ultimate cookie treat! Enjoy milk chocolate, crumbly brown sugar, and nutty goodness all in one delicious bite.

Makes: 36 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 30 mins 350°F
Oreo Truffles

We’ve turned your favorite Oreo cookie into a delicious white chocolate-covered truffle. It’s a classy, creamy treat that's sure to stand out on the buffet table.

Yield: 50 truffles
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr
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