These potluck desserts are easy to make and transport and will surely be crowd-pleasers at any gathering.
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Big gatherings are better when everybody contributes, and that’s why we love a potluck!
It takes the pressure off the host, and everyone gets to sample something new.
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No-Bake Butterscotch Bars
These pretty bars are the perfectno-bakepotluck desserts.
They get their flavor from butterscotch pudding and crushed candy bars.
you’ve got the option to make them ahead.
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If you’re the planning pop in, make these in advance andfreeze them.
Just be sure to set them out 30 minutes before serving.
Cinnamon-Walnut Cracker Bars
Leave the oven off in favor of these no-bake potluck desserts.
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We can never resist asweet and saltycombo; this potluck dessert recipe is no exception.
Chill these until firm and enjoy at room temperature.
Thepumpkincookies reallydomelt in your mouth, so prepare for these to go quickly.
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Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies
A lot of the best potluck desserts aren’tgluten-free.
These potluck sweets solve that problem by accommodating those with special dietary restrictions.
Serve warm with whipped cream, or enjoy at room temperature.
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Cherry-White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Maraschinocherriesadd a sweet blush to these white chocolate chip cookies.
Their enchanting appearance makes them one of the best desserts for a potluck.
For an even prettier presentation, dip the cookies in melted white chocolate.
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Though tastier when warm, you’re able to enjoy it at room temperature too.
For some sweet variations, try ouroatmeal-raisinoroatmeal-chocolate chiprecipes.
Lemon-Lime Bars
Try a fresh take on an easy potluck dessert with these zesty lemon-lime bars.
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A light sprinkling of powdered sugar adds a little sweetness to these tart bars.
Cappuccino-Caramel Oat Bars
Sink your teeth into one of these chewy and delectable potluck sweets.
Cherry-Crumble Pie Bars
In the mood for a fruity dessert to take to a potluck?
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Zesty lemon peel adds zing to thiscrumbly fruit bar, while almond extract and brown sugar add extra sweetness.
Your guests won’t be able to put them down.
Store them in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature if you make them ahead of time.
Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Get the potluck party started with spikedraspberry lemonadecupcakes!
The lemon and raspberry garnish is a pretty finishing touch.
Caramel-Cashew Bars
Relive the memory of biting into your favoriteold-time candybar with these potluck sweets.
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Sprinkle a few marshmallows over the crust before baking for chewy sweetness.
If you plan on making these ahead of time, store and serve them at room temperature.
Peach Crumble Bars
If you lovepeach crisp, try making a batch of these easy-to-transport bars.
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Start with a homemade buttery crust, then layer in a sweet peach filling.
Finish the potluck dessert with a crunchy hazelnut topping.
As one reviewer raved, “This recipe is definitely a keeper!
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The bottom layer recipe portion could almost be cut in half, or you could just add more peaches.
Either way it is delicious.”
Chocolaty Caramel-Nut S’more Bars
S’moresare quite possibly the dessert of summer.
Package them up for a potluck with this easy bar cookie recipe.
Mixed nuts are our choice for adding just the right amount of crunch.
This is the perfect potluck dessert recipe if you’re looking for a gluten-free option.
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These cookies are best served once they’ve cooled completely.
Limoncello Cheesecake Bars
Limoncello is an Italian liqueur that’s made with lemons and sugar.
It adds bright citrus flavor to these sweetcheesecake bars.
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After slicing, top each bar with a homemade candied lemon slice.
It starts with aboxed cake mix, caramel candies, and chocolate chips.
Before baking, top with shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
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It’s made with fresh berries in both the cake and frosting.
As one reviewer shared, “The strawberry frosting for this recipe might have been my favorite ever!
It was so luscious and sweet.
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I would definitely make this cake again.”
Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
In addition to mashed banana, the cake is flavored with sour cream, vanilla, and toasted almonds.
The butter-rum frosting is perfect for adults.
Neapolitan Cupcakes
Cupcakes top our list of easy potluck desserts.
While the cake in this recipe is delicious, the real star is the ice cream frosting.
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You’ll want to chill these cupcakes until you’re ready to serve them.
Texas Sheet Cake
Texas sheet cake is a classic and for good reason.
In fact, this review speaks for itself.
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“So glad I found this recipe.
Lost mine in a move.
I used vegetable oil instead of butter in the cake because I didn’t have enough butter.
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Double the frosting recipe are you won’t have enough.
This is a keeper!”
It’s been a favorite among our readers and editors ever since.
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