17 Sweets to Enjoy With Family
Sharing dessert is the best family tradition. Whether it’s a big reunion or just a regular Tuesday, these sweets bring everyone to the table and keep the stories rolling.
Bananas Foster
Caramelized bananas in a buttery brown sugar sauce, served hot with a scoop of ice cream. Fancy, dramatic, and surprisingly easy for family night. Get The Recipe
Brookie Recipe
Brownies meet cookies in a dessert mashup that pleases chocolate lovers and cookie monsters alike. Get The Recipe
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies
Super soft, dusted with sugar, and packed with pumpkin spice. Everyone grabs seconds. Get The Recipe
Sundrop Cake
Lemon-lime soda gives this Southern sheet cake its famous bounce and brightness. Get The Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Tender cookies with bright lemon flavor and a sweet glaze. These disappear fast from the kitchen counter. Get The Recipe
Texas Sheet Cake
Big, chocolatey, and finished with warm icing. Family gatherings never have leftovers with this cake around. Get The Recipe
Cowboy Cookies
Hearty, chewy, and loaded with oats, coconut, and chocolate chips. Kids and grown-ups both approve. Get The Recipe
Whoopie Pies
Two soft chocolate cakes with a fluffy filling in the middle. Everyone grabs one to go. Get The Recipe
Gooey Butter Cake
St. Louis classic with a sweet, gooey center. Bring napkins—everyone’s coming back for more. Get The Recipe
Possum Pie
Chocolate, cream cheese, and whipped topping in mysterious layers. This one always gets laughs and empty plates. Get The Recipe
Nanaimo Bars
Chocolate, custard, and coconut—no baking needed. There’s always a line for these at family reunions. Get The Recipe
Banana Pudding
Classic layers of pudding, bananas, and cookies. Southern tradition in every scoop. Get The Recipe
Scotcheroos
No-bake bars packed with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. Sweet tooth approved. Get The Recipe
Pavlova
Crisp meringue, creamy inside, and covered with fresh fruit. Showy and always a family favorite. Get The Recipe
Apple Snickers Salad
Apples, candy bars, and whipped topping—call it a salad, but the whole crew calls it dessert. Get The Recipe
Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe
Creamy, chocolatey fudge inspired by the Michigan classic. Rich enough for family to sneak seconds. Get The Recipe