Nothing wraps up a fantastic meal like a delicious homemade dessert. Whether you’re headed to a backyard barbecue, a family gathering, or just craving something sweet, these classic treats will be a hit at any cookout. Try these easy-to-make and utterly delightful desserts that everyone will love.
Peach Cobbler
Makes 12 servings
A warm and comforting dessert, peach cobbler is the perfect blend of juicy peaches, cinnamon, and a buttery crust.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup room temperature milk
- 1 room temperature egg
- 28-ounce sliced peaches, drained if canned
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and egg, then pour over the melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, mix peaches, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over the batter without stirring.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Lemon Squares
Makes 25 servings
Tangy and sweet, these lemon squares are a refreshing and delightful treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, butter, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Press into an ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan, forming a 1/2-inch edge.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Pour over the hot crust and bake for another 25-30 minutes until set. Cool for an hour, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
S’more Brownies
Makes 20 brownies
The classic campfire treat in brownie form—chocolatey, gooey, and irresistible!
Ingredients:
- 1 (18.3-ounce) boxed brownie mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons water
- 6 graham crackers, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 (1.5-ounce) milk chocolate bars, coarsely chopped
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the brownie batter by mixing the brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water. Pour into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine graham crackers, marshmallows, and chopped chocolate.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and sprinkle the mixture on top. Return to the oven and bake for 7-10 more minutes, until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side comes out clean. Serve warm.
These sweet treats will be the talk of any cookout! Whether you go for the classic peach cobbler, the zesty lemon squares, or the gooey s’more brownies, your guests will be coming back for seconds.