If You’re Only Making One Dessert for Labor Day, Make It One of These 20

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Labor Day is creeping up, and I’ve been thinking about how to end the long weekend on a sweet note. If you’re making one dessert for Labor Day, it should be something that wows everyone without keeping you in the kitchen all day. I’ve rounded up options that are easy, impressive, and perfect for sharing. Trust me, any of these will make everyone forget about the burgers and just ask for seconds.

Chewy Brown Butter Blondies With Toffee

brown butter blondies on a large plate and two smaller plates.
Chewy Brown Butter Blondies With Toffee. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chewy Brown Butter Blondies with toffee, pecans, and brown sugar. Rich, simple, and packed with flavor in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Brown Butter Blondies With Toffee

Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Pie Crust

A slice of strawberry pie on a plate with whipped cream.
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

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

Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

blackberry jam cake slice on a plate.
Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry Jam Cake is made with spiced cake layers, a blackberry jam filling, and a creamy blackberry cream cheese frosting.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Peach Upside Down Cake With Fresh Summer Peaches

peach upside down cake with a piece being taken out it.
Peach Upside Down Cake With Fresh Summer Peaches. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Peach Upside Down Cake with fresh peaches, cherries, sour cream, and brown sugar is a show-stopping summer dessert that’s easier than it looks.
Get the Recipe: Peach Upside Down Cake With Fresh Summer Peaches

Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

cream cheese squares.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares have a delectable cookie crust, and a jam puree swirl topping. A cheesecake filling makes these amazing.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe

Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The Best way to enjoy strawberries is with a strawberry cobbler. Strawberries baked with slightly sweet biscuits are a Southern tradition.
Get the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe

Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny

whole blueberry pie.
Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This fresh blueberry pie recipe is easy and tastes so much better than canned pie filing. So simple to make blueberry pie filling like a pro!
Get the Recipe: Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny

Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

strawberry poke cake cut into slices in the pan.
Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

Easy Rich No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

cheesecake cups topped with blueberries.
Easy Rich No-Bake Cheesecake Cups. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy to make No-Bake Cheesecake Cups recipe has a homemade graham cracker crust and a rich creamy cheesecake filling.
Get the Recipe: Easy Rich No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Marshmallow Squares With Pretzels, Popcorn, And Potato Chips

marshmallow squares on a dark background.
Fudgy Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Salty chips, popcorn, and pretzels mixed with melted marshmallows and browned butter for a quick no-bake treat. No cereal required.
Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Squares With Pretzels, Popcorn, And Potato Chips

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

Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios

Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Cranberry shortbread cookies with pistachios for a melt-in-your-mouth buttery treat that will be a favorite for your next cookie exchange.
Get the Recipe: Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios

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

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

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 Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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

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