17 Sweets to Enjoy With Family

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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

A peach-colored bowl with vanilla ice cream topped with caramelized bananas and brown syrup on a wooden surface, inspired by a classic Bananas Foster recipe.
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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

Three thick, square marble brownies with a swirled chocolate and vanilla pattern are stacked on a wooden surface, looking just like a classic Brookie Recipe, with a blurred background.
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Brownies meet cookies in a dessert mashup that pleases chocolate lovers and cookie monsters alike. Get The Recipe

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies

Close-up of several round, golden Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies dusted with powdered sugar, arranged on a sheet of parchment paper. The cookies have a soft, textured surface and are closely grouped together.
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Super soft, dusted with sugar, and packed with pumpkin spice. Everyone grabs seconds. Get The Recipe

Sundrop Cake

A bundt cake made from a classic Sundrop Cake Recipe with white icing drizzled on top sits on a cooling rack, a large slice revealing its moist interior and scattered crumbs.
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Lemon-lime soda gives this Southern sheet cake its famous bounce and brightness. Get The Recipe

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies topped with colorful rainbow sprinkles and light glaze, resting on parchment paper with extra sprinkles scattered around.
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Tender cookies with bright lemon flavor and a sweet glaze. These disappear fast from the kitchen counter. Get The Recipe

Texas Sheet Cake

A close-up of a Texas Sheet Cake with smooth chocolate icing, showing a section that has been cut out to reveal the moist, textured interior of the cake.
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Big, chocolatey, and finished with warm icing. Family gatherings never have leftovers with this cake around. Get The Recipe

Cowboy Cookies

A close-up of an oatmeal cookie topped with a pecan half, resting on parchment paper. Shredded coconut is sprinkled on the cookie, echoing The Best Homemade Cowboy Cookies Recipe, with more cookies blurred in the background.
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Hearty, chewy, and loaded with oats, coconut, and chocolate chips. Kids and grown-ups both approve. Get The Recipe

Whoopie Pies

Four chocolate whoopie pies with creamy white filling are arranged on a light-colored plate. These soft, cake-like treats overlap slightly, showcasing the delicious results of a classic Whoopie Pie Recipe.
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Two soft chocolate cakes with a fluffy filling in the middle. Everyone grabs one to go. Get The Recipe

Gooey Butter Cake

A glass baking dish filled with a golden-brown Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, featuring a slightly cracked, shiny, and lightly browned top crust. The dessert appears creamy and soft inside, with crisp edges.
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St. Louis classic with a sweet, gooey center. Bring napkins—everyone’s coming back for more. Get The Recipe

Possum Pie

Several pieces of homemade chocolate fudge, made with a classic Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe, are arranged on a light orange plate. The square-shaped fudge has a smooth, slightly glossy surface with minor cracks and imperfections.
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Chocolate, cream cheese, and whipped topping in mysterious layers. This one always gets laughs and empty plates. Get The Recipe

Nanaimo Bars

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Chocolate, custard, and coconut—no baking needed. There’s always a line for these at family reunions. Get The Recipe

Banana Pudding

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Classic layers of pudding, bananas, and cookies. Southern tradition in every scoop. Get The Recipe

Scotcheroos

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No-bake bars packed with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. Sweet tooth approved. Get The Recipe

Pavlova

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Crisp meringue, creamy inside, and covered with fresh fruit. Showy and always a family favorite. Get The Recipe

Apple Snickers Salad

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Apples, candy bars, and whipped topping—call it a salad, but the whole crew calls it dessert. Get The Recipe

Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe

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Creamy, chocolatey fudge inspired by the Michigan classic. Rich enough for family to sneak seconds. Get The Recipe

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