20 Sweet and Simple American Dessert Recipes

Discover the rich and diverse flavors of American desserts with these 20 delicious recipes! From classic favorites like mini blueberry pie and s’mores crumbl cookie, to unique regional treats like chocolate fudge and cookies, this collection has something for everyone.

Toasted S’mores Cookies

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Toasted S’mores Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

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These cookies bring the campfire to your kitchen with gooey marshmallows, rich chocolate, and a crispy edge! They’re a dreamy spin on the classic s’mores.
Get the Recipe: Toasted S’mores Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Churros

Pumpkin spice churros on a wooden serving board with a bowl of butter off to the right side.
Pumpkin Spice Churros. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Spiced with fall flavors and coated in cinnamon sugar, these churros are crispy bites of bliss. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for extra indulgence!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Churros

Peppermint Ice Cream

A bowl of peppermint ice cream with a spoon, surrounded by candy canes and peppermint candies.
Peppermint Ice Cream. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Creamy and refreshing, this icy treat is speckled with bits of peppermint candy for a cool crunch in every spoonful.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Ice Cream

Chewy Lemon Cookies

Image shows a fingers holding a Chewy Lemon Cookie with more in the background.
Chewy Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Bright and zesty, these soft cookies pack a tangy punch with every bite. They’re the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy goodness.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Cookies

Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Filling

A slice of chocolate cake with a strawberry filling and dark chocolate glaze on a plate. Whole cake in the background, garnished with a halved strawberry. Fork on the side.
Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Filling. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Rich, moist chocolate layers meet a luscious strawberry center. A match made in dessert heaven!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Filling

Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream in a glass jar with a spoon.
Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Juicy cherries and chocolate chips swirl together in creamy delight. Every bite is a harmony of fruity and chocolatey flavors.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Best Black Bean Brownies

Best Black Bean Brownies. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A healthier twist on a classic, these brownies are fudgy and chocolate-forward with the added bonus of black beans for texture.
Get the Recipe: Best Black Bean Brownies

Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Three cinnamon sugar blondies stacked on a white plate, placed on a woven tray, with a cinnamon stick beside them.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Think snickerdoodle cookies but in bar form! The cinnamon sugar layer makes them irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Pumpkin Bars

A slice of pumpkin bars on a plate.
Pumpkin Bars. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Soft and spiced, these bars are like autumn in a bite. Topped with a creamy frosting, they’re utterly crave-worthy.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bars

Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake

A dish with chocolate chips and cherries in it.
Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Rich chocolate meets tart cherries for a warm, gooey dessert that’s simply divine.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars topped with m&m's.
Graham Cracker Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Crumbly graham cracker crust topped with chocolate and cookie layers? Yes, please! These are the ultimate treat.
Get the Recipe: Graham Cracker Cookie Bars

Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate fudge on a white plate.
Chocolate Fudge. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Decadently rich and smooth, this homemade fudge is a simple yet sophisticated chocolate fix.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge

4th of July Cupcakes

4th of July Cupcakes. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Bursting with patriotic flair, these festive cupcakes are decked out in red, white, and blue frosting for a colorful celebration.
Get the Recipe: 4th of July Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet

Two bowls of raspberry lemonade sorbet and a blender.
Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Light and refreshing, this sorbet perfectly balances the tartness of lemonade with the sweetness of raspberries.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet

S’Mores Crumbl Cookies

A front view of a s'mores Crumbl cookie with marshmallows and white melted chocolate on top.
S’Mores Crumbl Cookies. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Loaded with gooey marshmallow, melty chocolate, and a graham cracker crunch, these oversized cookies are a s’mores lover’s dream.
Get the Recipe: S’Mores Crumbl Cookies

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in a white bowl with a spoon.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Double the chocolate, double the fun! This creamy treat will satisfy all your chocoholic cravings.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Mini Blueberry Pies

Three mini blueberry pies with lattice tops on a rectangular white plate, surrounded by fresh blueberries and lemon slices, and a blue checkered cloth in the background.
Mini Blueberry Pies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Tiny pies packed with juicy blueberries and encased in flaky crusts. These bite-sized delights are almost too cute to eat!
Get the Recipe: Mini Blueberry Pies

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Avocado mousse in glass on burlap.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Silky, rich, and secretly healthy, this mousse gets its creamy texture from ripe avocados and its indulgence from cocoa.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Chewy S’more Cookies

Image shows a closeup of a chewy s'mores cookie held over a wooden table.
Chewy S’more Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Soft and chewy with pockets of melted chocolate and marshmallows, these cookies will transport you back to campfire nights.
Get the Recipe: Chewy S’more Cookies

Apple Crisp Without Oats

Apple Crisp Without Oats. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This apple crisp ditches the oats but keeps all the buttery, cinnamon-sugar goodness for a classic, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp Without Oats

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