13 Treats That Are Surprisingly Easy

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

Don’t let the looks fool you. Each of these desserts is straightforward and unfussy, but they still deliver serious results. Impress yourself and everyone else, no sweat required.

Strawberry Compote

Strawberry Compote Recipe
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Simmer berries with a little sugar and lemon. That’s it. Serve on toast, pancakes, or with yogurt for instant breakfast hero status. Get The Recipe

Scotcheroos

A close-up of a Scotcheroos dessert bar with a thick chocolate coating and a light, crumbly center, partially cut and placed in a glass dish.
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No baking, no fuss. Just melt, mix, and press into a pan for a chewy, chocolate-topped treat. Get The Recipe

Apple Snickers Salad

A bowl of creamy Apple Snickers Salad Recipe topped with chopped green apples, chocolate candy pieces, and drizzled with caramel sauce, served in a brownish-orange bowl on a marble surface.
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Chop up apples and candy bars, fold into whipped topping, and you’re ready to dig in. Get The Recipe

Berger Cookies

A hand holding a small round pastry topped with glossy chocolate icing, inspired by the classic Berger Cookies Recipe, with more similarly iced pastries blurred in the background on a baking sheet.
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Soft vanilla cookies topped with a rich chocolate icing. Just mix, bake, and spread. Get The Recipe

Banana Pudding

Close-up of a No Bake Banana Pudding Recipe featuring sliced bananas and vanilla wafer cookies covered in creamy pudding in a baking dish.
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Layer pudding, bananas, and cookies in a dish. Chill and serve. It’s impossible to mess up. Get The Recipe

Nevri

A close-up of four baked empanadas, resembling traditional Nevri, with braided edges arranged on a white plate. The empanada in front is in focus, highlighting its golden-brown, textured crust.
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Mix coconut filling, tuck it in dough, and fry until golden. Simple and rewarding. Get The Recipe

Sundrop Cake

A freshly baked bundt cake made from a Sundrop Cake Recipe with thick white icing drizzling down the sides sits on a wire rack, as a spoon adds more icing to the top.
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A boxed mix and a bottle of soda turn into a super-moist cake that comes together in minutes. Get The Recipe

Dollywood Cinnamon Bread Recipe

Dollywood cinnamon bread with glaze in a cast iron pan.
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Stir, knead, roll in cinnamon sugar, and bake. You get soft, sweet bread every time. Get The Recipe

Key Lime Pie Recipe

A close-up of a classic Key lime pie topped with whipped cream around the crust and sprinkled with lime zest on the creamy filling.
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Mix, pour, chill. This classic pie is no sweat and packs a bright, tart punch. Get The Recipe

3 Ingredient Cookies

Three black and white cookies rest on a peach-colored plate, each cookie half covered in chocolate icing and half in white icing—perfect for trying your favorite Black and White Cookies Recipe at home.
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Just three ingredients and a few minutes of prep. It’s the fastest way to homemade cookies. Get The Recipe

Cowboy Cookies

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Mix all your favorite cookie extras together and bake. No special skills needed. Get The Recipe

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies

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Start with cake mix and a few pantry staples for cookies that taste like you worked all day. Get The Recipe

Black and White Cookies

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Simple batter, two-tone glaze, and lots of wow with little effort. Get The Recipe

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