55 Easy Graduation Desserts Worth Celebrating

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55 Easy Graduation Desserts Worth Celebrating2/55 Oreo Rice Krispies Treats 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet graduation dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 3/55 Graduation Sheet Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Graduation Sheet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From

We use school colors to match the specific graduate

the Recipe Creator: The surface of this graduation dessert is perfect for decorating in any way you like. We use school colors to match the specific graduate. —Patsy Dean, Sealy, Texas 4/55 Oreo Mousse Cake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Oreo mousse cake is so simple to put together, but it tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts. Have fun garnishing it as you like using crushed or whole Oreos, additional whipped cream rosettes or chocolate shavings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 5/55 Graduation Cupcakes Test

Graduation day will be a lot more festive with these graduation cupcakes

Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Graduation day will be a lot more festive with these graduation cupcakes. Choose decorating icing and M&M’s to match the graduate’s school colors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6/55 Instant Pot Chocolate Chip Cheesecake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Instant Pot Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted my favorite cheesecake recipe to work in the Instant Pot. The texture was so

incredible, I may never bake it in the oven again!

incredible, I may never bake it in the oven again! Be sure to use mini chocolate chips. If you use regular size chips, they will sink to the bottom. —Michele Kusma, Columbus, OH 7/55 Graduation Caps 54 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Graduation Caps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this cute graduation dessert for my daughter’s graduation. They really topped off the party fun! —Margy Stief, Essington, Pennsylvania 8/55 Luscious Lime Angel Squares 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Lime Angel Squares Recipe photo

I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe

by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into yummy squares that are perfect as a graduation dessert. I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super easy to make. Beverly Marshall, Orting, Washington 9/55 Strawberry Pretzel Pie 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in the summer. Made with pantry staples,

it is as easy as pie to make and has become one of my most requested warm-weather treats. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah 10/55 Butterscotch Pecan Dessert 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Light and creamy, this butterscotch graduation dessert never lasts long when I serve it at parties. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination. —Becky Harrison, Albion, Illinois 11/55 Zucchini Cookies 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Zucchini Cookies Recipe photo by Taste

This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie. But over the years, I added nuts and chocolate chips. These soft cookies never make it to the cookie jar! —Tina Lunt, Bass Harbor, Maine 12/55 Mackinac Fudge 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mackinac Fudge Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 pounds (117 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I got married, a woman at my parents’ church gave me this version of

a popular Michigan treat

a popular Michigan treat. I sometimes pipe a bit of frosting onto each piece for decoration during the holidays. —Kristen Ekhoff, Akron, Indiana 13/55 Cream Cheese Pound Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Warm a slice of this cream cheese pound cake in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Then serve it with a scoop of butter pecan ice cream, fresh fruit or alone. —Betty Smith, Evans, Georgia 14/55 Orange Cream Pops 13 Reviews

For a lower-fat alternative to ice cream-filled pops, try this citrus novelty

Test Kitchen Approved Orange Cream Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a lower-fat alternative to ice cream-filled pops, try this citrus novelty. The tangy orange flavor will make your taste buds tingle, while the silky smooth texture offers cool comfort. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 15/55 Oatmeal S’more Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal S’more Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t count how many times

I have made these cookies—they are our favorites

I have made these cookies—they are our favorites. I love to bake all kinds of goodies with my two daughters, and my husband loves to sample the treats. —Carmen Rae, New Haven, Indiana 16/55 Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars were one of my favorite treats when I was a little girl. They are very versatile. A friend likes to spread a cup of melted chocolate chips over the

top to make it special enough to be a graduation dessert

top to make it special enough to be a graduation dessert. Be sure to let the chocolate set before cutting into these simply delicious bars. —Laura Campbell, Lisbon, Maine 17/55 Circus Peanut Gelatin 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown’s old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus peanut Jell-O recipe, I knew just where to buy them. Kids love the cool fruity taste, and older folks enjoy the trip down memory lane. —Ruthanne Mengel, De

Of all the desserts I’ve tried, this rhubarb custard cake is my first choice

Motte, Indiana 18/55 Rhubarb Custard Cake 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb thrives in my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don’t bother! Of all the desserts I’ve tried, this rhubarb custard cake is my first choice. It has old-fashioned appeal but is so simple to prepare. —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska 19/55 Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

These cheesecake bars will satisfy even the biggest chocolate lovers

hour Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could be better than a brownie crust layered with chocolate cheesecake and topped with ganache? These cheesecake bars will satisfy even the biggest chocolate lovers. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin 20/55 Ice Cream Cone Treats 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ice Cream Cone Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack

It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I’ve found

the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create cute pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington 21/55 Best Angel Food Cake 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For our daughter’s graduation dessert, a friend made this lovely, angel food cake from a recipe she’s used for decades. It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I’ve found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. —Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa 22/55 Magic Bars

They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack at graduation parties

18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack at graduation parties. —Pauline Schrag, Theresa, New York 23/55 Lemon Poppy Seed Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This luscious lemon poppy seed cake recipe uses cake mix and pudding mix for an easy graduation dessert highlighting the classic flavor combination.

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