Tiny Treats, Big Bang: 24 Easy Bite-sized Desserts for Your Memorial Day Spread

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You know I love a good excuse to snack, and Memorial Day is basically the Super Bowl of backyard spreads. Instead of stressing over some giant cake, let’s go with bite-sized desserts that are easy to make and disappear fast. These little guys bring big flavor without the fuss. Perfect for sharing… or, you know, not sharing.

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 graduation bash.
Get the Recipe: Sprinkle Blondies With Chocolate Chips

German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

A coconut brownie with a glass of milk.
German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

German Chocolate Brownies with coconut is a 3 layer treat. The pecan coconut filling is sandwiched between a rich brownie.
Get the Recipe: German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Brownies with cookie dough frosting are like getting two desserts in one. Enjoy a rich fudgy brownie topped with a cookie dough frosting!
Get the Recipe: Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

A brown butter Rice Krispie treat being pulled away from the rest.
Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With just three ingredients, it’s no surprise that these Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats are the best and only one extra step.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Chess Bars combine brown sugar, butter, eggs, and pecans for a chewy, irresistible treat.
Get the Recipe: Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

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

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars use a chocolate brownie base, a fruity raspberry preserve filling, and a crumbly oat topping to create a decadent, fruity treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Mississippi Mud Brownies have three distinct layers: a rich brownie bottom topped with marshmallows and a decadent chocolate frosting.
Get the Recipe: Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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

Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fudgy mint brownies with a smooth chocolate glaze—perfect for any chocolate lover! Easy to make with mint chips, peppermint extract, and a touch of espresso.
Get the Recipe: Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

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.

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a little slice of heaven thanks to yummy melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
Get the Recipe: Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

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)

Fudgy Coconut Brownies

A batch of coconut brownies on a black cutting board.
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

Layered Banana Pudding Brownies

Layered Banana Pudding Brownies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, layered Banana Pudding Brownies are a fun twist on the classic dessert banana pudding with vanilla wafers.
Get the Recipe: Layered Banana Pudding Brownies

Layered Snickerdoodle Bars With Cinnamon Sugar

A batch of snickerdoodle bars on parchment paper.
Layered Snickerdoodle Bars With Cinnamon Sugar. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Snickerdoodle bars are the perfect combination of soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies and creamy filling, with a cinnamon sugar topping.
Get the Recipe: Layered Snickerdoodle Bars With Cinnamon Sugar

Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

A platter of brownies with pretzels around them
Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

What could be better than a fudgy brownie with creamy peanut butter frosting, try topping it with salty pretzels! Decadent peanut butter pretzel brownies will be your new favorite.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

A batch of turtle brownies stacked on top of each other.
Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This OOEY GOOEY recipe for homemade Turtle Brownies is the most decadent, with EASY homemade caramel and a dash of cayenne for added flavor.
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Best Fudgy Brownie

A platter of fudgy brownies.
Best Fudgy Brownie Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Fudgy Brownie Recipe is my go-to brownie recipe with a fudgy center and crackly top. A no-fail easy recipe where you’ll get PERFECT brownies every time with only one bowl!
Get the Recipe: Best Fudgy Brownie

Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars

Plates with lemon pistachio bars.
Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet and tart with a slightly nutty finish, these Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars are the perfect combination of all your favorite sweets.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars

Cinnamon Apple Blondies

Apple blondies on a cooling rack.
Cinnamon Apple Blondies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These are a softer version of a traditional blondie. Cinnamon spiced apples give them moisture and sweetness!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Blondies

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

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

Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

A stack of chocolate peanut butter bars.
Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

With just five ingredients, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars couldn’t be easier. Creamy peanut butter covered in chocolate, a great treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

A platter of homemade chex cereal bars.
No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peanut butter Chex cereal bars are chock full of peanut butter and chocolate. Irresistible treats for any occasion. No-bake and ready in minutes!
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

Shortbread Toffee Bars With Chocolate

Shortbread Toffee Bars With Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Buttery shortbread is topped with a gooey sweet layer and then covered with chocolate and toffee bits for an amazing dessert bar.
Get the Recipe: Shortbread Toffee Bars With Chocolate

Cheesecake Brownies (So Fudgy!)

Cheesecake Brownies (So Fudgy!). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These Cheesecake Brownies are made with my triple chocolate brownie recipe with a swirl of tangy cheesecake right on top!
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Brownies (So Fudgy!)

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