Enjoy 10 classic, grandma-approved easy dessert recipes that bring back all the best memories! From warm cobblers to soft cookies, these sweet treats are perfect for sharing.
There’s just something extra special about grandma’s desserts. Maybe it’s the love she puts into every batch, or maybe it’s the simple, comforting flavors that make you feel right at home. In this list of 10 grandma-approved desserts, we’re bringing you all the best easy dessert recipes with few ingredients that have been passed down for a reason. If you need easy dessert recipes to feed a crowd this holiday season, we’ve got you! Ready to bake up some sweet memories? Let’s dive in!
10 Grandma Approved Easy Dessert Recipes
1. Apple Crisp
There is nothing as delicious as a warm, homemade apple crisp. It may be one of the best desserts of all time. And this easy apple crisp recipe is completely grandma approved making it a total winner!
2. Peach Cobbler
This peach cobbler recipe is going to become a classic in your home. Everyone will beg you to make it again and again! Made with fresh peaches, the perfect blend of spices and just the right amount of sugar, you will love every single bite!
3. Banana Bread
Enjoying a warm, sweet slice of banana bread is the perfect way to start the day. Although this easy banana bread is so good that you could even have it for dessert! Top a slice with some vanilla ice cream and you will be in dessert heaven. Grandma would definitely approve!
4. Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pineapple upside down cake is a retro dessert that is making a serious comeback. It is too good to fade away into dessert history! This traditional recipe will help you bake a perfect upside down cake just like grandma used to make.
5. Oatmeal Cookies
I have so many memories of my grandma making homemade oatmeal cookies for desserts. Eating a freshly baked cookie straight out of the oven is like complete heaven. This flawless recipe will help you easily bake this classic cookie and it will surely become a staple in your home.
6. Chocolate Cake
This perfect chocolate cake recipe is way better than anything you could find at the bakery. It is intensely chocolatey and tastes just like something grandma used to bake. And don’t worry! The recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
7. Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are a traditional dessert that is light, sweet and just the right bit of tangy. I love to make these for parties since they are easy to grab and eat. My grandma always made lemon bars for family picnics and get togethers too, so I am keeping the tradition going! You, too, can start your own lemon bar tradition with this easy recipe!
8. Pound Cake
A classic homemade pound cake may be one of the most versatile desserts ever. You can enjoy a slice plain, top it with berries or serve it with ice cream for an even more decadent dessert. My traditional, easy pound cake will be a recipe that you bake all the time.
9. Brownies
This is the best brownie recipe you will ever make. These brownies are chewy, chocolatey and taste just like they came out of grandmas kitchen. Once you bake this easy recipe, I promise that you will never make box mix brownies ever again.
10. Strawberry Shortcake
When you don’t know what to make for dessert, you can always count on strawberry shortcake to be a hit! My strawberry shortcake recipe is a true classic, using simple ingredients to create a flawless dessert that you can enjoy all year long.
And there you have it—10 grandma-approved desserts that are as sweet as they are timeless! Whether you’re sharing them with family, surprising friends, or just treating yourself, these recipes are all about making life a little sweeter.
We hope you enjoy these treats and maybe even pass them down to loved ones, just like grandma did. So go ahead, pick a recipe or two, and let the baking (and memory-making) begin! Don’t forget to share which ones were a hit in the comments—we’d love to hear all about it!
