I Never Show Up to a BBQ Without One of These 21 Desserts

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Warm weather, good food, and a backyard grill—there’s just something about summer BBQs that makes dessert feel extra necessary. Over the years, I’ve learned the hard way that sweet treats disappear fast, which is exactly why I never show up to a BBQ without these desserts. They’re crowd-pleasers every single time—easy to make, even easier to devour, and totally worth making room on the picnic table. Trust me, you’ll want to bring a second batch.

Southern Peach Cobbler With Buttermilk Biscuits

peach cobbler with biscuits in a skillet.
Southern Peach Cobbler With Buttermilk Biscuits. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Homemade Peach Cobbler with fresh peaches, cinnamon, and buttermilk biscuits. Easy, fruity, and baked right in a skillet or baking dish.
Get the Recipe: Southern Peach Cobbler With Buttermilk Biscuits

Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake

Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake is a dreamy, creamy, no-bake, salty-sweet icebox cake! A perfect dessert for summer!
Get the Recipe: Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake

No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

a lemon cream pie topped with swirls of whipped cream.
No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A tangy lemon curd pie with a creamy filling and vanilla wafer crust. Bright, zesty, and perfect for any lemon lover.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

raspberry bars close up.
Raspberry White Chocolate Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars are a blondie with white chocolate mixed in and topped raspberries. Almond meal and browned butter make these magical.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal

carmelitas bars stacked..
Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Carmelitas with oatmeal crust, chocolate chips, and gooey caramel, topped with flaky sea salt. A sweet, chewy dessert that’s perfect for sharing.
Get the Recipe: Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal

Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon curd cookies on a tray.
Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Lemon Curd Cookies made with butter, lemon zest, and homemade lemon curd filling. A bright treat with a tangy twist.
Get the Recipe: Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Bars With A Shortbread Crust

Lemon Blueberry Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Lemon Bars with blueberries are sweet and tart, resting on a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for potlucks or parties.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Bars With A Shortbread Crust

Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

Iced oatmeal cookies on a wire rack.
Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are packed with oats, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze—just like the ones you loved as a kid.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling

Three raspberry lemonade cookies on a plate.
Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Tangy pink lemonade cookies with fresh lemon and raspberry filling. A buttery, citrusy treat everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling

Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Pie Crust

A slice of strawberry pie with whipped cream on top.
Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Pie Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Buttery crust, fresh strawberries, orange zest, and a sugar topping come together in this easy slab pie perfect for sharing.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Pie Crust

Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl)

Caramel cookie bars on a black serving tray.
Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Caramel Bars with pecans and a sweet caramel topping are an easy, irresistible treat that’s sure to hit the spot.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl)

Soft And Chewy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies

strawberry sandwich cookies on a dark background.
Soft And Chewy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Strawberry Sandwich Cookies with freeze-dried strawberry-infused cookies with a strawberry cream cheese filling.
Get the Recipe: Soft And Chewy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies

Berry Crumble Bars With Fresh Fruit

sliced fruit crumble bars on a plate.
Berry Crumble Bars With Fresh Fruit. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fruit Crumble Bars are made with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh raspberries and blackberries. Perfect for spring and summer.
Get the Recipe: Berry Crumble Bars With Fresh Fruit

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With a thick, buttery pie crust topping golden peaches bubbling underneath, this cobbler is a nostalgic Southern treat. It’s comfort food at its finest, perfect for enjoying warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

frozen strawberry pie topped with marinated strawberries and whipped cream on a white cake stand with a slice being lifted out.
No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Frozen Strawberry Pie with graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and lemon zest is a simple, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with sprinkles. A quick, colorful dessert that starts with a box of cake mix.
Get the Recipe: Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

S’Mores Bars, With Rice Krispies

S’Mores Bars, With Rice Krispies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You don’t need a campfire to enjoy a summertime favorite. S’more Bars are a chocolate Rice Krispie bar topped with roasted marshmallows. There’s nothing like a gooey roasted marshmallow.
Get the Recipe: S’Mores Bars, With Rice Krispies

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies With Pecans

Two shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate on a dessert plate.

Buttery shortbread cookies dipped in smooth dark chocolate and topped with crunchy pecans. A classic treat with a deliciously rich twist.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies With Pecans

Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries

glazed strawberry cookies spread out on a baking rack.
Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are perfectly sweet. With a pop of strawberry, they’re even better with glaze drizzled on top.
Get the Recipe: Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries

Peach and Blueberry Skillet Cobbler

A bowl of peach and berry cobbler topped with whipped cream is on a dark plate with a spoon. The cobbler consists of baked peaches, berries, and a golden crust. In the background, part of a baking dish filled with more cobbler and a whole peach are visible.
Peach and Blueberry Skillet Cobbler. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Sweet peaches and tart blueberries bake into a bubbling filling beneath a golden, crisp topping. This easy cobbler combines classic flavors in one irresistible summer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Peach and Blueberry Skillet Cobbler

Fudgy Coconut Brownies

Fudgy Coconut Brownies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fudgy brownies with a sweet coconut filling, featuring chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut for a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
Get the Recipe: Fudgy Coconut Brownies

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