1Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispies Treats
PARKER FEIERBACH 2Lemon Bars
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIf you prefer your desserts almost more tart than sweet, then these lemon bars are the perfect spring dessert for you. An ideal make-ahead dessert, these bars will be the star of all your spring & summer bake sales. Pucker up, buttercup!
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3Peanut Butter Pretzel Butterscotch Blondies
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: RILEY WOFFORD 4Blueberry Buckle
PARKER FEIERBACHIf you're unfamiliar, a buckle is basically a single layer cake with fruit added, giving it a "buckled" appearance. Ours is similar to coffee cake, thanks to its crunchy streusel topping. It's the perfect lightly sweet end to an outdoor meal.
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5Puppy Chow
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWhatever you call it—puppy chow, muddy buddies—one thing is for certain: This creation is one of the easiest, most satisfying sweet snacks ever. With only a handful of ingredients, this peanut butter-chocolate dessert comes together in under 20 minutes, making it the best last-minute thing to make for a picnic.
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6Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars
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7Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: DREW AICHELEIf you're looking for an easy treat with a nostalgic taste, how about everyone’s all-time favorite cookie but in bar form? No rolling or scooping little balls, no multiple sheet pans, AND you can transport them right in the pan you baked them in. 😍
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8Cheesecake Cupcakes
Emily Hlavac GreenWho doesn't love an ultra-creamy slice of cheesecake? This mini version is super-easy to make (no water bath!), but just as delicious as its full-size counterpart, and much easier to take along with you on a picnic. Feel free to swap out the fruit for whatever's in season!
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9Strawberry Pound Cake
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREClassic pound cake gets an upgrade with swirls of strawberry jam throughout and iced with tangy strawberry glaze. This streamlined recipe relies on a few crucial ingredients to maximize the flavor while the method remains extremely simple. A few punchy additions and approachable techniques take this cake from basic to brilliant.
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10Cookies 'N' Cream Blondies
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11Cookie Brittle
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORECookie brittle is crispy, buttery pieces that are baked as one big piece and broken into bites after baking rather than needing to scoop out individual portions. Think of it as a faster, easier way to make and bring a big batch of chocolate chip cookies on your next picnic.
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12Fruit Salad
PARKER FEIERBACHFruit salad is the quintessential picnic dessert, so much that you might not think you need a recipe. Trust us, you do. Here, sweet syrupy honey, fresh tart orange juice, and bright lemon zest come together to elevate your fruit (even if they're out of season) to new heights.
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13S'mores Cupcakes
Parker feierbachS'mores are one of our favorite outdoor snacks, but there's not always a fire pit or grill to be found. Now you can have everything you love about them—buttery graham crackers, melty chocolate, and toasted marshmallow—in a portable, handheld cupcake!
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14Corn Cookies
JUNE XIEMomofuku Milk Bar's popular version of this cookie calls for the use of an unusual ingredient: powdered freeze-dried corn. We've decided to create a version that uses another flavor powerhouse that's easier to find: canned creamed corn. Our cookie stands on its own, complete with crispy golden edges and a soft, chewy middle.
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15Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 16Cherry Puff Pastry Pies
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17Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
PARKER FEIERBACHIt took many, many rounds of testing to get these cookies just right. Our biggest piece of advice is to not be afraid of mess. Covering the cream cheese with cookie dough is a messy task (especially with the fresh strawberries!), but we promise you it's worth it a million times over.
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18Blueberry-Lemon Pie Bars
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19Cookie Cake
PARKER FEIERBACHHaving an outdoor celebration picnic, but don't want to bring a big layer cake? Bring a cookie cake instead. Hot tip: these travel well in the cake pan it was baked in too.
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20Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
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