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    13 Easy Picnic Desserts

    Published: Apr 15, 2026 by bobbieblue

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    These sweet treats are the perfect portable treats to bring on your next out door excursion to the park. We have a great collection of picnic desserts that are easy to pack and share with a group. Pack these up for a day at the park, beach, or backyard get-together.

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    Picnic treats need to be easy to serve so think cookies and cookie bars, no bake treats and plenty of desserts in a 9x13 pan for easy slicing. These desserts are sure to please a crowd and put a smile on everyone's face!

    Kitchen Sink Cookies

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    These Panera-inspired cookies combine salty pretzels, sweet caramel, chocolate chips, and Heath bits and can be easily frozen for a few months. Make a double batch and have something for sweet tooth cravings or holiday gifts.

    Get the recipe: Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Southern Chessmen Cookie Banana Pudding Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Southern Chessmen Cookie Banana Pudding recipe has a rich, creamy filling layered with buttery chessmen cookies and fresh sliced bananas. Super simple to make and very indulgent, you have to try it!

    Get the recipe: Southern Chessmen Cookie Banana Pudding Recipe

    Homemade Yogurt Parfait With Berries

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    This delicious homemade yogurt parfait is loaded with sweet juicy berries, yogurt and crunchy granola. Serve this for breakfast, brunch or even dessert for a fun recipe everyone will love. Ideal for meal prep too!

    Get the recipe: Homemade Yogurt Parfait With Berries

    Lemon Zucchini Bread With Lemon Glaze

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    Infused with bright lemon flavor and moist texture, this Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful partner to any warm drink. It's a perfect addition to your brunch spread.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Zucchini Bread With Lemon Glaze

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are ridiculously easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients to make them. They can be made ahead of time, chilled, and served when you need them.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (No-Bake)

    Key Lime Pie Bites

    key lime pie bites
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    These Mini Key Lime Pie Bites are perfect for parties. They are easy to make and can be made ahead. They have the perfect tangy key lime filling in a phyllo cup crust.

    Get the recipe: Mini Key Lime Pie Bites

    Heaven On Earth Cake

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    Angelic layers of flavor! This trifle-style Angel Food Cake Dessert—Heaven On Earth Cake is packed with tart cherries, smooth pudding, and a sprinkle of almonds. Ideal for Thanksgiving, or bridal showers.

    Get the recipe: Heaven On Earth Cake

    Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread

    These sweet buttery cookies have the delicious vanilla flavor of sugar cookies with a sprinkle of chocolate chips added. These cookies are perfect for the holidays or anytime you want a sweet treat.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

    Strawberry Tiramisu

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    Strawberry tiramisu is an Italian-inspired dessert perfect for any occasion and season. This crowd-favorite dessert Is an excellent variation of the coffee-flavored tiramisu.

    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Tiramisu

    Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    These peanut butter cookie cups are easy to make with a muffin tin and packaged cookie dough. For any one that loves peanut butter the cream cheese frosting sets these over the top.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

    Apple Slab Pie

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This apple slab pie is made easily using a sheet pan and Pillsbury refrigerated pie dough. This is a delicious fall recipe using fresh apples.

    Get the recipe: Apple Slab Pie

    S'mores Cookie Bars

    S'mores Cookie Bars
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    Bring a new twist to how you enjoy your backyard camping by introducing s'mores cookie bars. These cookies are made with graham crackers, marshmallow fluff, and chocolate chip cookie ingredients. The marshmallow gooey holds the cookie dough and graham crackers together, making them dense, richer, crunchy, and chewy.

    Get the recipe:  S'mores Cookie Bars

    Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

    Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    These fun pineapple upside down cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat. They are made easily with a boxed cake mix and have a delicious caramelized topping.

    Get the recipe: Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

    Peanut Butter Pretzel Magic Bars

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This sweet and salty combination of chocolate chips, peanut butter and pretzels will become your new favorite dessert. These are perfect for a dessert to take to potlucks and get togethers.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Pretzel Magic Bars

    Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

    Photo Credit: Like Mother Like Daughter

    These Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are layered with an easy caramel sauce that is added to the marshmallow mixture. Such an indulgent sweet treat.

    Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

    Strawberry Lemon Blondies

    Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes

    Strawberry lemon blondies combine juicy strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and chewy blondie batter into the best fruity treat! With just 8 ingredients and one bowl, you will love these easy strawberry blondies for any occasion!

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Lemon Blondies

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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