The only thing sweeter than dessert is a miniature one.
These elegant miniature desserts are sure to be a hit.
Let everyone grab and go with these adorable tiny pies.
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These Chocolate Peanut Clusters are sweet, salty, and nutty.
Buttermilk gives them a uniquely rich and tangy Southern flair.
Some are rolled in sugar or sprinkles, while others aredipped in chocolate.
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Made with dark rum and bourbon, they pack a powerful punch!
Kentucky bourbon balls are a classic Southern confectionsweet with a punch of bourbon flavor at the end.
While they can be finicky, the payoff is more than worth it.
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Let macarons sit at room temperature for up to 24 hours before serving to allow them to mature.
Your guests will be delighted to indulge in the light and rich confection.
Plus, the individual portions make it perfect for serving at parties.
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With seven ingredients and 15 minutes of active time, these bars will steal the show.
Chocolate-Covered Marshmallows
Looking for a sweet treat that’s totally customizable?
Try this easy chocolate-covered marshmallow recipe.
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This recipe from the 70s is a classic sweet treat that all will enjoy.
Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes
Personal pound cake?
Sounds like a dream come true.
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Personal pound cake loaded with three kinds of chocolate?
These mini cakes just became your new favorite dessert that’ll just any crowd.
But wait, it gets even easier by using your favorite vanilla cake mix.
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The honey butter-like frosting has the just right balance of salty and sweet.
Make these treats extra special with a drizzle of honey and edible flower garnish.
If you prefer dark chocolate, you’re free to easily swap out the white chocolate morsels.
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Bright and slightly bitter fresh grapefruit slices balance out the buttery and sweet cake.
Peach Hand Pies
These old-fashioned pies make good use of the favored summertime stone fruit.
The soft dough exterior gets a powdered sugar finish while freshly grated ginger balances the gooey, sweet filling.
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Finely ground ginger snap cookies make for a crust that stands up to the cranberry-cheesecake filling.
Sunflower Cupcakes
Brighten up any gathering with these happy bites.
Yellow cake mix cupcakes are topped with buttercream bouquets.
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Start with a cocoa flavored chocolate center then pipe two simple layers of cheerful petals.
Hummingbird Cupcakes
Skip the cake cutting.
We turned our favorite storied layer cake into a portable version.
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Garnish the cream cheese icing-topped cupcakes with candied pineapple wedges.
These petits fours-like bites can be baked ahead of time and frozen for up to a month.
Just be sure to thaw before topping with preserves and fresh fruit.
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Cinnamon Swirl Puff Pastry Muffins
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Breakfast?
We won’t tell if you’re enjoying these delicious cinnamon-sugar pastries before lunchtime.
All you need is frozen puff pastry dough and a few pantry staples.
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So good that they’re a little too easy to pop in your mouth.
Fried Apple Pies
Why just have apple pie when you might have personal-sized fried ones?
Red Velvet Cake Balls
Boxed red velvet cake mix makes these tiny treats even easier to make.
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Be sure to add the sprinkles before the chocolate dries.
Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
Kids and adults alike will go crazy for these ultimately-snackable miniature treats.
Plus, you’ve got the option to make them up to two days in advance.
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Just wait to add the maple-spiced whipped cream until ready to serve.
Chocolate-Pecan Tassies
Pecan pie gets a chocolate upgrade.
Give it a homemade taste with melted butter instead of oil and milk in lieu of water.
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Cream cheese icing between the colorful mini cakes makes for a pretty presentation.
Depending on the occasion, you’re free to easily switch up the colors.
Assemble the stacks up to a day in advance and serve chilled.
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Garnish with shaved chocolate or fresh berries.
A drizzle of powdered sugar glaze and crunchy turbinado sugar add the just-right finishing touch.
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