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Easy Small Batch Homemade Desserts

by Erin Cernich

| Last updated on: 07/18/2024

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We all can use some Easy Homemade Desserts right now!   I’ve compiled some of the easiest recipes for small batch cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pudding, and mousse treats.    

Easy Homemade Desserts – Small Batch Cookies

The hardest part of these cookie recipes is waiting for them to bake.  And I’ve said it time and time again – small batch recipes are awesome.  A way to enjoy a variety of desserts without mass quantities!

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A plate of flourless chocolate cookies with crackly brownie tops.

Small Batch Flourless Chocolate Cookies

These small batch flourless chocolate cookies are the best parts of a brownie top, in cookie form. With crackly tops, fudgy centers, and crisp edges, the cookies are naturally gluten-free and made with just powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and an egg white.
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Stack of chocolate chip cookies with one cut in half revealing chewy inside.

Small Batch Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Bread Flour

You get chocolate chips in every bite of these thick and chewy small batch chocolate chip cookies. Brown sugar and butter build rich, caramelized flavor inside a cookie made with bread flour that delivers optimal chew with crisp golden edges. Six cookies, one bowl, minimal effort.
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Close up of peanut butter cookies

Small Batch Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

These small batch flourless peanut butter cookies may be the easiest cookies you’ll ever make!  With only a few ingredients needed, you can have crispy peanut butter cookies in 15 minutes.  Add a little cinnamon or chocolate drizzle for a fancy kick to these delicious cookies!
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Easy Homemade Desserts – Cakes and Cupcakes for Two

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Close up of the moist inside of a small batch citrus cake.

Easy Small Orange Cake Recipe

Craving a taste of sunshine? This small easy small orange cake recipe is your answer! Bursting with bright citrus and floral honey, this easy cake uses simple ingredients, a fresh orange, and is refined sugar-free. The delightful small cake is made in a loaf pan for sweet portions and endless goodness!
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Small batch of strawberry cupcakes with strawberry frosting arranged on a table.

Small Batch Strawberry Cupcakes

From-scratch small batch strawberry cupcakes made with reduced fresh strawberry puree for natural strawberry flavor and delicate pink color. The recipe yields 6 moist and tender cupcakes, perfect for smaller celebrations.
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The cottony-soft inside of a vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting, cut in half on a plate.

Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes

A small batch of six vanilla cupcakes with a cottony-soft, tender crumb and real vanilla flavor in every bite. Made with sour cream and a simple mixing method, the cupcakes are incredibly moist and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Easy, No-Bake Puddings and mousse

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Small batch chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream in small serving bowl.

Chocolate Pudding For Two Recipe

Craving a rich chocolate dessert but don't want the leftovers? This small batch chocolate pudding recipe is perfect for two! Made with simple ingredients – plus a refined-sugar free option – the creamy pudding is delicious on its own, or can be layered between cakes, a filling in cupcakes, or nestled inside cream puffs.
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Pretty peach mousse trifle in parfait glass set on wood trivet.

Peach Mousse Trifle

This refreshing peach mousse trifle dessert features layers of creamy fresh peach mousse, soft vanilla cake, vanilla whipped cream, and fresh peach slices. The peach mousse dessert makes 4 pretty individual servings, or 1 large impressive trifle, perfect for summer!
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Glass of cherry mousse with cherry on top

Rainier Cherry Mousse

Perfectly smooth and creamy Rainier Cherry Mousse – for two!  Rainier cherries are light and sweet, and this small batch recipe highlights the freshness of these summer beauties.  Best of all – the mousse is refined sugar free!
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TRY THESE SMALL BATCH RECIPES NEXT!

  • Fluffy chocolate buttercream on a mixer beater.

    Fluffy Small Batch Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • Two small jars of vanilla pudding topped with whipped cream and berries.

    Homemade Vanilla Pudding For Two

  • A plate of flourless chocolate cookies with crackly brownie tops.

    Small Batch Flourless Chocolate Cookies

  • A stack of chewy small batch brown butter chocolate chip cookies on a table.

    Small Batch Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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