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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    38 of Grandma's Best Desserts for Special Occasions

    Modified: Mar 3, 2026 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    When you need an extra special treat for extra special occasions, you can't go wrong with this collection of Grandma's best desserts. This list features 38 of her best and favorite sweet dishes that get you in and out of the kitchen with ease and back to the festivities. Try tiramisu cookies, white chocolate cake popcorn, old-fashioned fudge, and so many more.

    Dubai Chocolate Bark

    A stack of Dubai chocolate bark pieces.
    Dubai Chocolate Bark. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Dubai Chocolate Bark features creamy pistachio kataifi filling layered between smooth milk chocolate and finished with a stunning pistachio swirl. A viral-inspired, show-stopping, no-bake dessert you can easily make at home.
    Get the Recipe: Dubai Chocolate Bark

    Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes

    A close up of a chocolate cupcake with icing and a strawberry slice on top
    Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes are an easy homemade dessert that's great for special occasions. This flavor combination is classic but still impressive.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes

    Snickerdoodle Bars

    A bar on a cutting board.
    Snickerdoodle Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Snickerdoodle Bars are sweet and chewy with just the right amount of cinnamon flavor. They're topped with a luscious frosting that balances the dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Snickerdoodle Bars

    How To Make Yogurt Bark

    Yogurt Bark with Kiwi, Raspberries, and nuts.
    How To Make Yogurt Bark. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    How to Make Yogurt Bark is the best frozen yogurt bark recipe with greek yogurt or without, berries, kiwis, chocolate, nuts or your favorites.
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Yogurt Bark

    S'Mores Monkey Bread

    A monkey bread on a plate.
    S'Mores Monkey Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    S'mores Monkey Bread is going viral on social media and for good reason! It's a traditional monkey bread filled with gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate chips.
    Get the Recipe: S'Mores Monkey Bread

    Lemon Poppyseed Cake

    Slices of cake on top of each other.
    Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Lemon Poppy Seed Cake blends lemon and poppy seeds for a satisfying crunch. The glaze adds a perfect mixture of sweet and tangy that will have you craving more.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Poppyseed Cake

    Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies

    A cookie made with cool whip, dusted with powdered sugar on a spatula.
    Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies are easy and super yummy! It's a quick recipe that makes soft and chewy cookies that taste from scratch without extra work.
    Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cake Mix Cookies

    Almond Joy Bites

    Almond Joy Bite cut in half in a pile of them.
    Almond Joy Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Almond Joy Bites are a great way to enjoy the popular candy at home. They're very easy to make and have the same flavors that you know and love.
    Get the Recipe: Almond Joy Bites

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A pile of cookies on cutting board.
    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a wonderfully balanced treat! The creamy peanut butter pairs perfectly with oatmeal and chocolate.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Butter Toffee Pretzels

    A pile of pretzels.
    Butter Toffee Pretzels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These homemade Butter Toffee Pretzels make an amazing holiday treat. They have perfectly balanced sweet and salty flavors with crunchy and chewy textures.
    Get the Recipe: Butter Toffee Pretzels

    Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Ever

    Plate of sticky toffee pudding muffins with caramel sauce on a metal tray, accompanied by extra muffins mixed with brown sugar on the side, all on a green cloth.
    Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Ever. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Ever is a rich, moist, cake with an amazing buttery toffee sauce, baked as bites or in a pan, this easy recipe won't disappoint!
    Get the Recipe: Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Ever

    Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding

    A bowlful of pudding with a spoonful lifted out.
    Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding is fantastic by itself, but I love adding cinnamon, whipped cream, maple syrup or berries! Makes it even better!
    Get the Recipe: Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding

    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Fudge topped with festive sprinkles, with a bite taken out of the top piece.
    Sugar Cookie Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Sugar Cookie Fudge is easy, rich and creamy! Full of sugar cookie flavor, decorated in bright sparkles or sprinkles, perfect as a dessert or edible gift!
    Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups

    Two chocolate cookie cups stacked on top of each other with the top one open so you can see a creamy filling.
    Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups are filled with a creamy center surrounded by a wonderful chocolate cookie, decorated as you want. Perfect for any occasion!
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups

    Rice Krispie Hay Bales

    A pile of Rice Krispie Hay Bales.
    Rice Krispie Hay Bales. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Rice Krispie hay bales recipe is a fun, fall take on the classic treat, with a melted peanut butter coating and licorice hay bale ties.
    Get the Recipe: Rice Krispie Hay Bales

    Peanut Butter Cookie Pie

    A slice of peanut butter cookie pie held in the air above the rest of the pie.
    Peanut Butter Cookie Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Peanut Butter Cookie Pie is thick, soft, loaded with peanut butter cup pieces, and topped with rich chocolate frosting. An easy dessert that tastes like a giant bakery cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Pie

    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

    A slice of cheesecake on parchment.
    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake recipe no sour cream uses 7 ingredients, is light, creamy and the best cheesecake in the world!
    Get the Recipe: Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

    Tiramisu Cookies

    A pile of Tiramisu Cookies on plate.
    Tiramisu Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Tiramisu Cookies taste exactly like the classic Italian dessert! This recipe is a soft, espresso cookie topped with creamy mascarpone frosting. So good!
    Get the Recipe: Tiramisu Cookies

    Layered Chocolate Nut Toffee

    A pile of toffee.
    Layered Chocolate Nut Toffee. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Layered Nut Toffee is totally addictive and every bite of this irresistible treat is full of chocolate, crunchy nuts and rich, buttery toffee!
    Get the Recipe: Layered Chocolate Nut Toffee

    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn

    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn in bowl.
    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn is perfect for any occasion or celebration. So versatile, so easy and a cool treat to surprise your friends and family with!
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cake Popcorn

    Chocolate Cake Chex Mix

    Glass jar filled with cake chex mix.
    Chocolate Cake Chex Mix. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Cake Chex Mix is the perfect, totally addictive, crunchy, sweet, somewhat salty snack or dessert that can be easily customized!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake Chex Mix

    Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers

    A pile of chocolate covered crackers with on missing a bite.
    Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Chocolate-Covered Ritz Crackers are the ultimate sweet and salty treat. The rich dulce de leche makes the perfect filling for these cracker sandwiches.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers

    Pistachio Fluff

    Three glass bowls filled with Grinch Fluff salad, topped with red heart-shaped sprinkles, red round sprinkles, and a cherry, are placed on a wooden surface.
    Pistachio Fluff. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This is the best recipe for Pistachio Fluff! It's a tasty dessert that's not overly sweet with a delightful combination of pineapple and pistachio pudding.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Fluff

    Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb

    A tray of assorted honeycomb pieces.
    Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Covered Honeycomb is a fabulous dessert or snack. This rustic chocolate pistachio bar is always a hit with everyone.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb

    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

    A close-up view of square-shaped, creamy fudge pieces topped with festive red, green, and white sprinkles inspired by an old fashioned recipe.
    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's old fashioned fudge recipe combines delicious flavors, nostalgia, and ease in equal measure. Get all the flavor without all the work
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

    How To Make Broken Glass Jello

    Slices of colorful stained "Love Jello" on a white plate, showcasing vibrant red, blue, and green hues embedded in white gelatin.
    How To Make Broken Glass Jello. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy broken glass Jello recipe is simple, delicious, and beautiful. Sea glass Jello is the perfect broken glass dessert for any occasion
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Broken Glass Jello

    Dubai Chocolate Bars

    A pile of chocolate bars with top one broken in half.
    Dubai Chocolate Bar. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This viral Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe is a tasty candy that you can make at home. It has a creamy and crunchy pistachio filling covered in rich melted chocolate.
    Get the Recipe: Dubai Chocolate Bar

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

    A forkful of pie held in the air.
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This no-bake Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie features a luscious filling with a hint of cheesecake flavor, a sweet-tart blueberry topping, and a graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Blueberry Monkey Bread

    A slice of bread with the loaf behind.
    Blueberry Monkey Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Blueberry Monkey Bread is a soft and delicious breakfast treat. It's made using canned biscuits and tart blueberries for a fresh and fruity flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Monkey Bread

    Easy Strawberry Candy

    A pile of candy on a plate.
    Easy Strawberry Candy. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Strawberry Candy is easy to make for a special occasion or anytime. It has a sweet and chewy strawberry-flavored center coated in melted almond bark
    Get the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Candy

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

    Three chocolate chip cookie cups with a creamy filling in the middle. Drizzled with chocolate icing and chocolate chips.
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    : These chocolate chip cookie cups are next-level delicious. They're a fun upgrade to your classic chocolate chip cookie and have a yummy cheesecake filling too!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

    Nutty English Butter Toffee

    A pile of toffee.
    Nutty English Butter Toffee. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Nutty English Butter Toffee is an addictive, layered, candy treat that is a hit, every time you serve it! A little toffee, nuts and chocolate in every bite!
    Get the Recipe: Nutty English Butter Toffee

    Easy Red Velvet Fudge

    Stacked fudge squares, topped with white chocolate and sugar pearls, creating a contrasting pattern.
    Easy Red Velvet Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Easy Red Velvet Fudge is so smooth, bright chocolate and the perfect treat to enjoy yourself or edible gift as a gift to someone or dessert tray special easy-to-make, quick fudge recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Red Velvet Fudge

    Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites

    A pile of bites.
    Peanut Brittle Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites are so tasty. The right amount of sweet and salty and totally addictive! Perfect for any occasion!
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Stack of festive chocolate chip cookie bars, perfect for 9x9 desserts, topped with chocolate and red, green, and white sprinkles.
    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars are easy, no bake, eggless, with edible peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate chip ganache.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Butter Crunch Cookies

    Cookies with toffee.
    Butter Crunch Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This butter crunch cookies recipe is loaded with the sweet goodness of sugar and toffee bits and the flavor of almonds. So good and so easy.
    Get the Recipe: Butter Crunch Cookies

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    A powdered lemon crinkle cookie on a spatula.
    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Lemon Cool Whip Cookies are a delicious shortcut recipe. The Cool Whip combined with the cake mix provides a soft texture with a subtle lemon flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    Homemade Twix Bites

    a bite cut in half on top of a pile.
    Homemade Twix Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Twix Bites taste just like the candy bar you know and love! The crispy cookie is topped with caramel and then enrobed in chocolate for a decadent treat.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Twix Bites

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