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    Make One and Done: 16 Sheet Pan Desserts That Serve a Whole Party

    Published: Jun 29, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    When you’re feeding a crowd and don’t want a pile of dirty dishes, sheet pan desserts that serve a whole party are an absolute lifesaver. You mix everything up, spread it out, and boom—dessert’s done without juggling multiple pans or batches. Plus, these bakes are just as delicious as they are easy. Whether it’s brownies, bars, or cookies, there’s something here that’ll please every sweet tooth at the table.

    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    A batch of apricot bars on parchment paper.
    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Buttery shortbread crust meets sweet apricot filling, coconut, and pecans. A melt-in-your-mouth treat with a tropical twist.
    Get the Recipe: Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    A hummingbird sheet cake cut into squares.
    Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    Hummingbird Sheet Cake has ripe bananas, pineapple, and cinnamon for that tropical taste. And you top it all off with a rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A pan of chocolate rice krispie squares on parchment paper.
    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter combine for an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat. Sweet, crunchy, and utterly delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble

    Rhubarb coffee cake on a piece of parchment paper.
    Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This soft and moist rhubarb coffee cake is an easy recipe that’s perfect for spring or summer, with a delicious brown butter streusel topping.
    Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble

    Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

    Chocolate brownies with green candies on a baking sheet.
    Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Rich mint brownies topped with a silky chocolate glaze are a chocolate lover’s dream. Made with mint chips and a touch of espresso for depth.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

    My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

    My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Inspired by Paula Deen iconic recipe, this Gooey Butter Cake has a tender crumb, super-soft filling, and rich butter flavor that lives up to its name.
    Get the Recipe: My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These bars feature a fudgy chocolate brownie base, fruity raspberry filling, and crumbly oat topping. A decadent dessert with a fruity twist.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

    Strawberry Poke Cake in a baking pan.
    Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated recipe will be your new go-to sheet cakes.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    strawberry cheesecake bars on a baking tray.
    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Creamy cheesecake with a luscious baked strawberry topping makes these bars irresistible. Shareable and perfect for any celebration.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

    Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

    Gooey Carmelita Bars

    Gooey Carmelita Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Layers of oatmeal crust, gooey caramel, and chocolate chips make these sheet pan desserts irresistible. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt adds the perfect finish.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Carmelita Bars

    Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

    A tray of chocolate brownies, perfect for holiday cakes and cupcakes spreads, topped with chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, with one brownie being lifted out with a metal spatula.
    Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Texas Sheet Cake with cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and pecans. A simple Southern recipe that’s big on flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    A tray of cheesecake bars.
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and blueberry jam swirl make these bars unforgettable. A perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries

    A baking pan of fruit filled coffee cake with icing.
    Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Make a brunch or breakfast meeting exceptional by serving a cherry coffee cake with fresh fruit instead of streusel.
    Get the Recipe: Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake

    A square dessert reminiscent of sheet cakes, with a chocolate base, creamy white layer, caramel drizzle, and chopped peanuts, sits on a round cooling rack.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cake has lots of whipped cream for good measure! This is a dessert you need try if you love sheet cakes.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake

    Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

    Several golden-brown blondies are arranged on a black plate. The squares have a slightly cracked surface and a chewy texture, making them an irresistible choice for Super Bowl desserts.
    Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A chewy, nutty treat with brown sugar, butter, eggs, and pecans baked to perfection. These bars are a slice of pure indulgence.
    Get the Recipe: Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

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