Desserts to Brighten a Cold Week 🍰

Published 13 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader!

February can feel long.

The holidays are behind us, spring still feels far away, and everyone could use something sweet to look forward to. A good dessert has a way of making an ordinary week feel a little more fun!

These are the desserts I reach for when I want something comforting without a lot of effort. They’re so simple, super reliable, and just perfect for a random weeknight or an easy weekend treat.

🍫 EASY CROWD PLEASERS

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Chocolate Eclair Cake – A make ahead classic that always disappears fast. {PIN FOR LATER}
Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake – Gooey, rich, and very hard to mess up! {PIN FOR LATER}
Lemon Dump Cake – Bright and perfect when you want dessert without a lot of prep. {PIN FOR LATER}
Pecan Cobbler – Old school comfort that never lets you down. {PIN FOR LATER}

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🍪 YUMMY COOKIES

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Cool Whip Cookies – Soft and chewy - easy to switch up with different flavors! {PIN FOR LATER}
Banana Bread Cookies – All the cozy banana bread flavor in a grab and go cookie. {PIN FOR LATER}
Brownie Mix Cookies – Fudgy centers and crackly tops with barely any effort. {PIN FOR LATER}
Fluffernutter Cookies – Peanut butter and marshmallow - pure comfort food. {PIN FOR LATER}

💓 MY FAVORITE DESSERT SHORTCUTS

Keep a cake mix or brownie mix in the pantry for last minute dessert nights.
Make one dessert on Sunday and enjoy it for a few days instead of baking all week.
Use the freezer for cookie dough or extra slices so nothing goes to waste.
Serve simple desserts warm with ice cream to make them feel extra special.

If winter’s dragging a little, start with dessert. One pan, one bowl, something sweet on the counter. It’s a small thing, but it makes the whole week feel lighter!

Have a fantastic weekend, friends!

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