Sheet pan desserts are the unsung heroes of easy baking.
With minimal cleanup, these crowd-pleasing treats let you whip up something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.
Here are 14 mouthwatering sheet pan desserts that anyone can make!
1. Apple Slab Pie
Think of all the goodness of a traditional apple pie but in a form that feeds a crowd! This rectangular version features a buttery crust filled with cinnamon-spiced apple chunks.
The beauty of a slab pie is that you get the perfect ratio of crust to filling in each bite, and it’s much easier to slice and serve than a round pie.
Pro tip: Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Why scoop dozens of individual cookies when you can make one giant cookie that’s crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle?
These bars pack all the flavor of your favorite chocolate chip cookies but require half the work. Just press the dough into your sheet pan, bake, and cut into squares.
Pro tip: Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for that sweet-salty contrast.
3. Strawberry Shortcake Bars
This sheet pan version of the classic dessert starts with a simple vanilla cake base that’s topped with clouds of whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Pro tip: Macerate the strawberries with a bit of sugar for 30 minutes before adding them to draw out their juices.
4. Brownies with Salted Caramel Swirl
Take your brownies to the next level by adding ribbons of salted caramel throughout the batter.
The result is a decadent treat with the perfect balance of rich chocolate and buttery caramel, with just enough salt to cut through the sweetness.
Pro tip: For picture-perfect swirls, drizzle the caramel on top and use a knife to create a marbled effect.
5. Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and sweet all at once, lemon bars are a crowd favorite for good reason.
The contrast between the buttery shortbread crust and the smooth, citrusy curd makes for an irresistible combination.
Pro tip: Chill your bars completely before cutting for the cleanest edges.
6. S’mores Bars
Bring the campfire experience indoors with these s’mores bars. A graham cracker crust is topped with milk chocolate and marshmallows, then baked until the marshmallows are perfectly toasted.
All the flavor of s’mores without the mosquitoes!
Pro tip: Use the broiler for the last minute of baking to get that perfectly toasted marshmallow top.
7. Peach Cobbler
When peaches are in season, there’s no better way to showcase them than in a simple sheet pan cobbler.
A basic batter rises up around the juicy peach slices as they bake, creating a dessert that’s part cake, part fruit.
Pro tip: No fresh peaches? Frozen work almost as well in this forgiving recipe.
8. Peanut Butter Blondies
If you’re a peanut butter lover, these blondies are for you. Dense, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, they’re even better with peanut butter chips mixed in and a drizzle of chocolate on top.
Pro tip: Line your pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides for easy removal and cutting.
9. Berry Crumble
This versatile dessert works with whatever berries you have on hand—blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a mix.
Topped with a crisp oat and brown sugar topping, it’s homey, comforting, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pro tip: Add a touch of cardamom to your crumble topping for an unexpected flavor boost.
10. Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake
All the flavors of cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make cake!
This sheet pan dessert features swirls of cinnamon throughout a tender vanilla cake, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Pro tip: Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter for that classic cinnamon roll look.
11. Coconut Macaroon Bars
If you love the chewy texture of coconut macaroons, you’ll adore these bars. With a layer of dark chocolate on the bottom and toasted coconut on top, they offer the best of both worlds.
Pro tip: Toast a portion of the coconut before mixing it into the batter to amplify the flavor.
12. Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Creamy cheesecake gets a fruity twist with swirls of raspberry preserves. The graham cracker crust adds a nice textural contrast to the smooth filling, and the pretty pink swirls make these bars as beautiful as they are delicious.
Pro tip: Freeze these bars for 30 minutes before cutting for the cleanest slices.
13. Banana Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
Got overripe bananas? This sheet cake is even easier than banana bread and arguably more delicious. The brown butter frosting adds a nutty depth that perfectly complements the sweet banana flavor.
Pro tip: The riper your bananas, the more flavorful your cake will be.
14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
No need to turn on the oven for these sweet and salty treats. A pretzel crust is topped with a peanut butter layer and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache. The combination of crunchy, creamy, and chocolatey is impossible to resist.
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Pro tip: Keep these bars in the refrigerator until ready to serve for the best texture contrast.
Next time you need a dessert that feeds a crowd with minimal fuss, turn to one of these sheet pan recipes!
