25 Bake Sale Treats that will Sell Out | What Mommy Does (2024)

Every time I need to provide bake sale treats, I always bake the same old boring chocolate chip cookies. It’s like my creative side goes dormant when I need it most!

I decided it would be a good idea to preserve a list of go-to bake sale ideas on the blog so I can reference it whenever I need to make something to sell.

I’m thinking a good selection of cookies, cakes, and cupcakes that I can portion individually are in order.

*I found even more ideas to recommend on top of the 25. I’ll add them to the bottom of the article.*

Best Fundraising Bake Sale Ideas

I asked a few of my blogging friends for suggestions, and boy, did they come through!

Here are some of their best recipes. I found a good variety, so I never have an excuse to be boring again! 🙂

I think there’s a good variety of easy to make desserts, non-traditional bake sale recipes, and even one no-bake option (great for hot summer days).

If you are brainstorming bake sale treats with others, don’t forget to share this list with them. Good luck with your fundraising efforts!

Bake Sale Recipe #1 – Trix Treats

When we made these, the kids went BONKERS. They are sure to be a sell-out at any bake sale event!!

One great thing about Trix Treats is that they hold up well when it’s hot outside.

So definitely make these if you’re expecting hot weather!

Warm Weather Tip: Even if you make a dessert that will not melt or fall apart easily, try to keep the treats cool unless you absolutely can’t.We like to place a few samples on the table and then keep the rest in a cooler on or under the booth table. This way your sale inventory will stay looking nice until you’re ready to sell it.

Colorful Trix Treats from WhatMommyDoes

Bake Sale Recipe #2 – Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

So much more than your plain old chocolate chip cookies, these are loaded with a flavor blast of pretzels, chocolate chips, and peanut butter!

Perfect for those who love traditional cookies with a twist.

Personally I think these are a must at ANY bake selling event, but especially during cold weather if you have the ability to serve them warmed up. yummmmmm

Pretzel Cookies Bake Sale Recipe from Housewives of Frederick County

Bake Sale Recipe #3 – Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Cookie Bars

These looks so decadent, I almost can’t stand it! These have all the ingredients to be a top selling bake sale item.

Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Cookie Bars from Two Healthy Kitchens

Bake Sale Recipe #4 – Gooey Mint Brownies

Maybe it’s just because it’s Girl Scout Cookie season, but I’ve had some serious cravings for all things mint and chocolate! I can’t be the only one, right?

I can see this being a best seller – what a unique thing to make for your bake sale!

Mint Brownies from How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

Bake SaleRecipe#5 – Mini Lemon Almond Cupcakes

These gorgeous little lemon flavored cupcake bits look so scrumptious!

These happen to be gluten free, so these are perfect if you want to have a variety of treats for those with sensitivities.

Mini Lemon Almond Cupcakes from Caroline’s Cooking

Bake Sale Recipe #6 – Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

These hot chocolate marshmallow cookies are absolutely adorable and they look so yummy!

Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies from Carmelapop

Bake Sale Recipe #7 – Candy Cane Chocolate Fudge

This yummy fudge would be perfect for a Christmas in July sale!!

Another good reason to make this dessert is for a “pink out” sale for breast cancer awareness.

It’s not completely pink, but I think it fits the bill.

Candy Cane Chocolate Fudge from Mama Likes to Cook

Bake Sale Recipe #8 – Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon pound cake is ALWAYS a crowd favorite so it makes sense that it would be a big seller at a charity fundraising event!

Lemon Pound Cake Recipe ~ Ann’s Entitled Life

Bake Sale Recipe #9 – Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Bars

If you like ooey gooey chocolate, peanut butter and caramel (and who doesn’t?) you’ll love these!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Bars ~ Tastes of Lizzy T’s

Bake Sale Recipe #10 – Pecan Brownie Bites

These pecan brownie bites are absolutely adorable and so yummy!

Pecan Brownie Bites from Farm Fresh Feasts

Bake Sale Recipe #11 – Chocolate Mint Bark

This chocolate mint bark is easyto make in big batches and a perfect sweet and minty treat! It makes a great addition to any bake sale!

Chocolate Mint Bark from Our Thrifty Ideas

Bake Sale Recipe #12 – Carrot Cake Cookie Bars

Who doesn’t love carrot cake?! These yummy bars are perfect for spring time sales!

Carrot Cake Cookie Bars from Food Folks and Fun

Bake Sale Recipe #13 – Chocolate Fruit and Nut Clusters

These clusters are a delicious combination of salty and sweet!

Chocolate Fruit and Nut Clusters from This Pinning Mama

Bake Sale Recipe #14 – Coconut Dream Bars

The name of these says it all! A twist on a favorite Girl Scout cookie, these are a coconut lover’s dream!

Coconut Dream Bars from 52 Kitchen Adventures

Bake Sale Recipe #15 – Mini M&Ms Blondie Brownie

This recipe is a delicious blend of brownies and candy, and it’s perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Because these treats are so colorful, I recommend displaying them front and center on your dessert booth.

You could use this acrylic dessert stand or this set of acrylic risers to make a beautiful presentation.

Mini M&Ms Blondie Brownie Recipe from Happiness is Homemade

Bake Sale Recipe #16 – No Bake Messy Monster Cookies

These cute little creatures are perfect for the mom who isn’t the best baker in town!

These cookies are super cheap & easy to make AND kids love them.

No Bake Messy Monster Cookies fromShaken Together Life

Bake Sale Recipe #17 – Root Beer Cupcakes

Root beer cupcakes? No need to say more! These cupcakes are unique and delicious, so they’re sure to sell out!

My husband is a big fan of root beer and said this is a really cool dessert he would love to try.

If you make these or any other cupcakes, consider packaging them up in individual cupcake containers like these so they are easy for customers to take with them.

Root Beer Cupcakes from Girli Chef

Bake Sale Cupcake Display Tip:

Consider displaying your most unique cupcakes in a way that showcases them really well. You can bring out only enough of them to keep the display full at all times.

Here is a super awesome cupcake display spiral you might want to get just for this purpose:

Bake Sale Recipe #18 – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are a classic favorite! Perhaps even the perfect food.

Who doesn’t love warm and gooey oatmeal chocolate chip cookies?

These are quick to make and will likely sell out because EVERYONE and their mother loves a good chocolate chip cookie!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from A Night Owl Blog

Bake Sale Recipe #19 – Simple No Bake Fruit Tart

This simple no bake tart is perfect for fruit lovers! You can easily cut it into small, bake sale worthy pieces.

Simple No Bake Fruit Tart fromA Dash of Sanity

Bake Sale Recipe #20 – Brownie Owl Treats

Whooooooo wants a cute sweet treat? We do!

This is a cute fall-themed dessert that would look lovely on a bake sale table in the autumn months of September, October, and November.

Brownie Owl Treats from Pink When

Bake Sale Recipe #21 – Monster Rice Krispie Treats

There is a little bit of everything in this peanut buttery twist on rice krispie treats!

It’s such a simple idea with a big WOW factor.

I like the fact that you can make it as one big bar and then cut it into pieces. Talk about an easy baked good to make!

Monster Rice Krispie Treats from This Silly Girl’s Life

Bake Sale Recipe #22 – Baked Double Chocolate Doughnuts

These doughnuts look so yummy, and they’d be sure to sell out any bake sale!

Double Baked Chocolate Doughnuts from Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Bake Sale Recipe #23 – Oven Baked Brownie S’Mores

These oven baked s’more brownies look like heaven! Ooey, gooey, and delicious!

Oven Baked Brownie S’Mores from Dukes and duch*esses

Bake Sale Recipe #24 – Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

These cookies are sure to be a hit for your bake sale, and they’re surprisingly simple to make!

I think these would be especially cute for a St. Patrick’s day theme for a spring time bake sale OR if you’re trying to make a colorful display and want desserts of different colors.

Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies from Tastes of Lizzy T’s

Bake Sale Recipe #25 – Cinnamon Crumb Dessert Pizza

This creative take on a dessert pizza is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Cinnamon Crumb Dessert Pizza from Creations by Kara

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Pink Bake Sale Treats

I keep finding even more ideas to add to this list of idea for bake sales.

Here are some pink themed treats

1- Strawberry Fudge

These are easy to make with just a few ingredients and would be perfect for a Valentine’s Day or pink themed event.

Strawberry Fudge from Ann’s Entitled Life

2- Coconut Ice With Condensed Milk

You’re sure to be the only table at the bake sale with these treats.

They are cute and fun and taste great at that.

Coconut Ice With Condensed Milk from The Cinnamon Jar

3- Strawberry Brownies

These cake mix brownies are simple to make and super delicious. A batch of these will be sure to get sold instantly.

Strawberry Brownies from Mid Western Home Life

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