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    A+ Treats: 23 Delicious Desserts to Kick Off the School Year

    Published: Aug 14, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    As the new school year kicks off, it’s the perfect time to explore the latest trends in lunchbox desserts. From creative twists on classic treats to innovative new sweets, these trending desserts are sure to bring a smile to any student’s face. Get ready to pack some joy into those lunchboxes! 

    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    A plate of peanut butter haystack cookies.
    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Old-fashioned haystack cookies are made from the easiest no-bake recipe. Creamy, crispy, and perfectly sweet with just a hint of saltiness.
    Get the Recipe: Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A brown butter Rice Krispie treat being pulled away from the rest.
    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    With just three ingredients, it’s no surprise that these Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats are the best and only one extra step.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Peanut butter chocolate rice krispie squares stacked.
    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a little slice of heaven thanks to yummy melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
    Get the Recipe: Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows. Photo credit:Easy Southern Desserts.

    This chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
    Get the Recipe: Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Close-up of two chocolate cookies with a cracked, glossy surface on a textured, dark-colored plate. The cookies have a rich, fudgy appearance with visible pieces of chocolate embedded within them.
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

    Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Mississippi Mud Brownies have three distinct layers: a rich brownie bottom topped with marshmallows and a decadent chocolate frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

    Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    Two stacked dessert bars with a dense chocolate brownie base and a thick layer of chocolate chip cookie dough on top, perfect for back to school desserts, with scattered chocolate chips in the background.
    Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Brownies with cookie dough frosting are like getting two desserts in one. Enjoy a rich fudgy brownie topped with a cookie dough frosting!
    Get the Recipe: Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark)

    Chocolate Christmas bark piled on top of each other.
    Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Graham Cracker Toffee Bark is easy to make and great for an edible gift. The sea salt and pecan finish make this a decadent treat.
    Get the Recipe: Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark)

    Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

    A platter of fudgy brownies.
    Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Fudgy Brownie Recipe is my go-to brownie recipe with a fudgy center and crackly top. A no-fail easy recipe where you’ll get PERFECT brownies every time with only one bowl!
    Get the Recipe: Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    A platter of homemade chex cereal bars.
    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Peanut butter Chex cereal bars are chock full of peanut butter and chocolate. Irresistible treats for any occasion. No-bake and ready in minutes!
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    Sweet & Salty Potato Chip Cookies With Roasted Pecans

    A stack of homemade cookies sprinkled with sugar is placed on a black textured surface. Additional cookies and crumbs are scattered around. The background is slightly blurred, showing a piece of cloth, adding a cozy, rustic feel to the scene.
    Sweet & Salty Potato Chip Cookies With Roasted Pecans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Potato Chip Cookies are a buttery rich cookie with toasted pecans and potato chips for a sweet and salty combination in each bite.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet & Salty Potato Chip Cookies With Roasted Pecans

    Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust

    Pecan tarts on a rack.
    Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This SIMPLE recipe for mini pecan pie tarts uses cream cheese in the crust for an extra flaky pastry paired with the gooey-ist, richest, filling.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust

    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Black bottom chocolate cupcakes on parchment paper.
    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate black bottom cream cheese cupcakes with chocolate chips and a dollop of sweetened cheesecake filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Carmelitas Recipe

    A batch of carmelitas on a black background.
    Carmelitas Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Yummy caramel intermixed with chocolate chips, browned butter and a buttery oatmeal cookie crust hold the chewy Carmelitas together.
    Get the Recipe: Carmelitas Recipe

    Brownie Cheesecake Bites

    Cheesecake brownie bites on a metal wrack on parchment paper.
    Brownie Cheesecake Bites. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheesecake Brownie Bites a one bite treat that you will love. A sturdy brownie base with a cheesecake filling make these great for a party or to take to your next get together at work.
    Get the Recipe: Brownie Cheesecake Bites

    Homemade Caramels (Salted Caramel Candies)

    Vanilla Caramels wrapped in plastic wrap.
    Homemade Caramels (Salted Caramel Candies). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Salted Vanilla Caramels are simple to make and make an awesome gift to give over the holidays, so rich and creamy!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Caramels (Salted Caramel Candies)

    White Chocolate Bark

    Toffee coated chocolate bark.
    White Chocolate Bark. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    White Chocolate Pretzel Bark is an irresistible treat with salty pretzels covered in toffee and white chocolate.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Bark

    Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe

    Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe is a sweet cake-like cookie that has a touch of lemon zest and smooth vanilla flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe

    Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake

    Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This easy recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake is made with real pumpkin, classic pumpkin pie seasonings, brown sugar, cake mix, and chopped pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake

    Salted Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanuts

    A tray of crunchy peanut butter cookies.
    Salted Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    If you’re a fan of peanut butter, you’ll love these crunchy peanut butter cookies with peanuts! Unlike traditional soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, these cookies are packed with texture and crunch. 
    Get the Recipe: Salted Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanuts

    Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

    A single chocolate chip cookie with a piece broken off.
    Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Browned butter chocolate chip cookies may change your life. The addition of browned butter plus a pinch of cinnamon adds so much flavor to a perfectly chewy cookie. Refrigerate the dough and you’ll have the BEST chocolate chip cookies around.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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