If You Want Sweet Labor Day Success, These 17 Desserts Are the Answer

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Imagine a Labor Day spread that everyone remembers for the right reasons, sweet, fun, and totally stress-free. From fruity tarts to rich chocolate treats, the dessert table can really steal the show. Planning ahead with a few simple recipes makes all the difference, and if you want sweet Labor Day success, these ideas have got you covered. Trust me, your friends and family will be asking for seconds before the barbecue is even over.

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

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

An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits

A bowl of blackberry cobbler with a biscuit on top.
An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry cobbler has a syrupy blackberry filling topped with golden brown créme fraiche biscuits made from scratch.
Get the Recipe: An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits

Rainbow Tie Dye Cake

Rainbow Tie Dye Cake. Photo credit: Mom Loves Baking.

Rainbow Tie Dye Cake is a brightly colored vanilla cake with a tie dye pattern and dollops of buttercream frosting in between naked layers as well as on top.
Get the Recipe: Rainbow Tie Dye Cake

Lemon Blueberry Bars With A Shortbread Crust

close up of mini lemon blueberry bars.
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

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

Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

A lattice topped blackberry pie.
Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

American Flag Cake

American Flag Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This American Flag Cake is the perfect dessert for Labor Day! It’s an easy vanilla sheet cake topped with frosting and berries.
Get the Recipe: American Flag Cake

Homemade Blueberry Biscuits (Bojangles Copycat)

Blueberry biscuits on a wire rack.
Homemade Blueberry Biscuits (Bojangles Copycat). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Blueberry biscuits with a creamy lemon glaze are made with fresh blueberries, buttermilk, and a touch of cream cheese for the perfect sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Blueberry Biscuits (Bojangles Copycat)

Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes with cocoa, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. A delicious combination of moist cake and creamy filling.
Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Sprinkle Blondies With Chocolate Chips

Sprinkle Blondies With Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sprinkle Blondies are an EASY cookie like dessert bar that comes together in just 10 minutes with sprinkles and chocolate chips. Perfect for a summer cookout.
Get the Recipe: Sprinkle Blondies With Chocolate Chips

Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fluffy lemon cupcakes with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with smooth lemon cream cheese frosting. Light, tangy, and packed with fresh lemon flavor!
Get the Recipe: Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Red, White and Blue Apples

Red, White and Blue Apples. Photo credit: Mom Loves Baking.

Easy Labor Day dessert made with apples, white chocolate, and sprinkles. Festive treat perfect for Independence Day party.
Get the Recipe: Red, White and Blue Apples

Confetti Cookies

confetti cookies stacked.
Confetti Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Confetti Cookies are a buttery cookie filled with fun colorful sprinkles and then iced with a butter frosting and more sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Confetti Cookies

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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

Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Fresh Blueberry Strawberry Pie (Without Jell-O!)

Fresh Blueberry Strawberry Pie (Without Jell-O!). Photo credit: State of Dinner.

This fresh Blueberry and Strawberry Pie is the perfect way to showcase the flavors of summer’s best berries with just 10 minutes of prep time.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Blueberry Strawberry Pie (Without Jell-O!)

Moist Confetti Cake With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Moist Confetti Cake With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Confetti Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is a step above the boxed version, offering a richer, more delicious, and nostalgic treat.
Get the Recipe: Moist Confetti Cake With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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