It is the season of the church picnic, and if any of the congregants at your church have a sweet tooth, they’ll be hoping you’re planning to bring some of these easy church picnic desserts! These can all be served with just a napkin, to cut down on dishes, and they go great with a cup of coffee.
These are some of our favourite desserts for a church picnic this summer:
These church picnic dessert ideas will become your new go-tos – or if cookies are more your thing, we have a whole list of cookies to serve at coffee hour here!
(I’m sure you also need these Potluck Main Dish Ideas and Side Dishes.)
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Individual dessert cups for layered sweets
Mini dessert spoons for serving
Kitkat Brownies
Craving crunch? These brownies have chunks of Kitkat bars baked right in for a delightful contrast to the fudgy base. It’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
Biscoff Cookie Bars
If you’re a fan of cookies and all things sweet, these Biscoff Cookie Bars are about to become your new favorite treat.
Raspberry and White Chocolate Squares
The sweet-tart combo of fresh raspberries and creamy white chocolate is irresistible. These squares are as elegant as they are delicious, making them ideal for brunches or tea parties.
Popcorn Marshmallow Treats
These treats combine two of my favorite things: popcorn and marshmallows! They’re soft, chewy, and perfect for a movie night or any day.
Chocolatey S’mores Rice Krispie Bars
These S’mores Rice Krispie Bars are made with gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers. Easy and ready in just about 30 minutes.
Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Bars
These Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Bars are a sweet and tangy dessert bar made with a creamy, zesty filling on a buttery cookie crust, topped with a light whipped cream and a hint of lime zest.
Orange Dreamsicle Bars
Who can resist a dessert that tastes like sunshine? This bar is creamy, citrusy flavor of your favorite orange creamsicle ice cream bar, now transformed into a sliceable dessert perfect for serving.
Funfetti Cheesecake Bars
These Funfetti Cheesecake Bars are creamy, sweet, and dotted with rainbow sprinkles. It’s a no-bake dessert recipe for birthdays, spring treats, or any celebration.
FunFetti Cheesecake Bites
These Funfetti Cheesecake Bites are an easy, no-bake treat recipe that is a delicious bite-sized sweet treat for a crowd. And what I love about this bite-sized dessert is that it comes together in just 20 minutes!
Golden Oreo Blondies
These blondies are loaded with Golden Oreos and white chocolate chips, making them a buttery, chewy alternative to traditional brownies.
Brookies
Can’t decide between cookies and brownies? You don’t have to. Brookies combine the best of both worlds with a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough baked right on top of a fudgy brownie base. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
S’mores Cookie Cups
These S’mores Cookie Cups are soft, buttery, and filled with gooey marshmallow and chocolate. A sheet pan cookie idea that is a perfect dessert for potluck parties.
Brown Butter Peach Bars
These Brown Butter Peach Bars blend nutty brown butter, juicy peaches, and a golden, crumbly crust for the ultimate dessert. They’re like a cozy hug in every bite and as simple to bake as they are to enjoy.
Fresh Raspberry Lemon Bars
These Raspberry Lemon Bars are a bright, sweet, and slightly tangy dessert that’s perfect for spring, summer, or any family gathering. Made with a buttery shortbread crust and a soft lemon filling with fresh raspberry flavor.
Sweet Lemon Bar Truffles
These Sweet Lemon Bar Truffles have a soft, creamy center with a hint of fresh lemon and a sweet coating that is a perfect finger food dessert for parties.
Snickers Fudge
Imagine everything you love about a Snickers bar and here’s the perfect recipe for you – creamy caramel, crunchy peanuts, and silky chocolate — packed into a decadent square of fudge.
No-Bake Strawberry Fudge Squares
These No-Bake Strawberry Fudge Squares are creamy, sweet, and full of bright strawberry flavor. It’s a no-bake dessert recipe that is made with only 4 ingredients.
Marshmallow Cocoa Puff Brownies
If you’re a fan of brownies and you love a little crunch with your sweets, these Marshmallow Cocoa Puff Brownies are going to be your new favorite.
Chai Latte Blondie
If you’re obsessed with chai (and who isn’t?), these blondies are calling your name. With warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, they’re like a chai latte you can sink your teeth into.
Espresso Swirl Bars
These Espresso Swirl Bars are gorgeous and flavor-packed treat that’s basically the love child of cheesecake and your favorite espresso drink.
Simple Lemon Bars
These classic lemon bars are tart, sweet, and sit atop a buttery shortbread crust. They’re sunshine on a plate — perfect for springtime or whenever you need a citrusy pick-me-up.
Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Squares
Creamy cheesecake gets a caramel upgrade with a swirl of dulce de leche. These bite-sized squares are rich, luscious, and impossible to eat just one.
Homemade Twix Bars
Why buy them when you can make them? These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, gooey caramel, and a thick layer of milk chocolate. Trust me, they’re even better than the real thing.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
If you’re searching for a deliciously comforting dessert to embrace the cozy vibes of fall, look no further than these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats is your new go-to dessert for family gatherings, potlucks, or just satisfying that late-night sweet tooth.
Cookie Monster Rice Krispies
These Rice Krispies treats are blue and full of fun. They’re a great snack to get kids (and adults!) excited for dessert.
Pecan Pie Fudge
This Pecan Pie Fudge is the perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and smooth textures that’ll make you the hero of any dessert table.
Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Bars
These Apple Pie Bars are sweet, soft, and full of warm apple and cinnamon flavor. An easy homemade apple recipe that needs no rolling out dough—just press, layer, and bake!
Carrot Cake Blondies with Pecans and Cream Cheese Frosting
These Carrot Cake Blondies are like a classic carrot cake, but are easier to serve. A soft, chewy, warm-spice dessert bar for parties.
Soft and Spiced Apple Blondies
These Apple Blondies are soft, chewy, and full of cozy cinnamon flavor. They’re loaded with tender apples and finished with a sweet maple glaze.
Pumpkin Brownies
These pumpkin brownies are a comforting desserts that bring together the warmth of pumpkin spice and the indulgence of chocolate.