These quick and easy treats have got your back when your sweet tooth is craving dessert but time's not on your side. We mean it. Most of these desserts you can have ready in under 30 minutes. Best of all, you'll find most of the ingredients right in your pantry.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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Preethi Venkatram/Allrecipes
Edible Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
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You know how it is. Sometimes you just want to eat cookie dough. This safe-to-eat, egg-free recipe is here to second that emotion.
Southern Fried Apples
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Spooned over ice cream while they're still warm from the skillet, slices of fresh apple saut?ed in butter and cinnamon sugar deliver the goodness of pie without all the baking. Add a splash of bourbon or brandy for a boozy finish, if you wish.
Plantains in Butter Rum Sauce
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If you've always wanted to try cooking plantains but didn't know where to start, use this simple recipe as your intro. You can substitute regular bananas if you can't find plantains; the flavor will be sweeter and the texture will be softer.
3-Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge
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House of Aqua
Pumpkin Cannoli
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If you can whip cream, you can make this fall-flavored twist on traditional cannoli in just minutes. This recipe calls for piping the filling into pre-made cannoli shells, but home cook Valerie Riley used puff pastry cups and loved the results.
Hasty Chocolate Pudding
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Satisfy your chocolate comfort food cravings in mere minutes, thanks to your microwave. While this chocolate pudding might be hasty, it sure is tasty. Add your favorite toppings like bananas or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge (2-Ingredient)
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Okay, so this stretches the definition of fudge. But when you're jonesing for something like fudge that's quick, this 2-ingredient treat just might do it for you.
Rocky Road Popcorn Balls
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Popcorn attains dessert status when it's all balled up with chocolate, marshmallows, and peanuts. You can change up the nuts or leave them out altogether. Check out the video to see how to make them.
Baked S'mores Dip
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No campfire? No problem. This s'mores dip comes to you straight from the oven. Bake in a casserole dish or a cast iron skillet if you want to give it an outdoorsy spin.
Easy Lemon Cookies
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Only five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep create these sweet and tart crinkle cookies. With almost 1,500 reviews, this cookie stands out on Allrecipes as an exceptional dessert.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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This chocolate-covered strawberries recipe is the stuff of professionals and yet shockingly easy at the same time. Melt shortening with chocolate and you've guaranteed yourself a smooth, shiny coating around the strawberry.
Bananas Foster II
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This New Orleans classic takes just 20 minutes to make. It's traditionally served with ice cream, but you can spoon it over pancakes, waffles, or French toast, as well.
Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate
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Don’t confuse “healthy” for flavorless. This three-ingredient dark chocolate tastes rich and indulgent. “Dip fruits in it, chill and roll into truffles, press into mold and chill, or make hot chocolate,” says recipe creator Heidiwilliams89.
Short Cut Strawberry Short Cakes
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This 25 minute dessert is made best with fresh strawberries and a buttery pound cake. “With a nice cappuccino on the side, it is a great summer dessert,” says reviewer Dragica.
Aunt Betty's Banana Pudding
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"This is a rich banana pudding recipe that my great aunt Betty created," says home cook Genia Vincent. "It is very delicious. Great for cookouts or when company comes over."
Quick Keto Chocolate Mousse
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You don’t have to follow the keto diet to enjoy this thick, decadent mousse. Lighten it up with fresh fruit, or create a mocha version with coffee extract. “It’s so quick it will be ready in no time,” says recipe creator Frances C. “No need to pre-whip the heavy cream—just throw everything into a bowl and mix.”
Edible Cookie Dough
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This egg-free cookie dough is good in the fridge for a week or up to three months in the freezer, so make a big batch and you'll have something ready anytime the need for sweets strikes.
Simple Lemon Cake
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This simple lemon cake is great for parties or potlucks—or when you just want something light and sweet. This moist and tender cake can be finished with a Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting or whatever you prefer.
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