The Best Small Batch Desserts

If you cook for one or two, you may struggle to eat a whole recipe of cookies, brownies or bars. That's where these small batch desserts come into play. Whip up enough desserts to last you the week and you won't be wasting any! Also check out this list of Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Recipes for One.

One of the hardest parts of cooking for one is adjusting recipes so you don't have to eat the same meal or dessert day after day after day after day after day. This is true for main dishes as well as desserts. And even as delicious as desserts are, it can be tough throwing away unfinished brownies or cookies. That's why I want to share this list of small batch desserts. Make enough for a couple days or a week and you'll enjoy them without feeling obligated to eat more than you'd like or throwing uneaten desserts away.

In this list you'll find cookies, crisps, a chocolate cake!!, ice cream, brownies, and fruit filled small batch desserts. Now you know that desserts for 'one' don't have to lead to mounds of leftovers or only be one mug cake that doesn't end up tasting like a traditional cake. No disappointing desserts in this list of desserts.

Small Batch Chocolate Cookies

Have a chocolate craving, but don't want to make a whole batch of cookies? This small batch cookie recipe is just what you need. Eat what you can, freeze some if needed, but you're just 20 minutes from ooey gooey double chocolate cookies.

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Skillet Peach Crumble

You're just 15 minutes away from a warm dish of peach crumble. This peach dessert is made on the stove, and is the perfect quick summer dessert for one.

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Mini Chocolate Cake

Make this 6 inch mini chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting to satisfy your chocolate cravings. It's perfect if you cook for one or two, so you won't get too tired of it before being able to eat it all.

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Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies

A full batch of cookies can feel overwhelming when you're baking for one, instead of having to do all the math, I've made this small batch peanut butter cookie recipe. They're soft inside and crisp on the outside, peanut buttery, and topped with delicious chocolate. Is there a better cookie than that?

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Blueberry Oreo Ice Cream

This blueberry oreo ice cream recipe is the perfect way to cool down this summer. It's an easy no-churn recipe that you can actually scoop right out of the freezer. It's creamy, smooth, and bursting with flavor.

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Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies

These easy fudgy pumpkin brownies are the perfect fall dessert because all you do is add a pumpkin cream cheese swirl to your favorite boxed brownie mix. It's also great for 1-2 people because this recipe uses just ½ box, so you're not eating yourself sick or throwing away uneaten brownies.

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One Bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

This small batch cookie recipe just takes 30 minutes to make and is done in one bowl. It's perfect if you don't want a couple dozen cookies!

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Oatmeal Cherry Bars

These oatmeal cherry bars are packed with fresh cherry flavor and a crumbly buttery oatmeal base and topping. Use frozen cherries to save money and eat them year round.

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Valentine's Day Strawberries

Need an easy treat that takes about 5-7 minutes to make? Look no farther than these Valentine's Day strawberries. Dunk them in your favorite melted chocolate chips and definitely top with fun pink sprinkles. Plus they're not perfect for Feb 14th, they're also great any other day.... because chocolate + strawberries.

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No Churn Frozen Greek Yogurt with Tart Cherry Sauce

This homemade no-churn frozen Greek yogurt with tart cherry sauce is as delicious as it is easy. Grab all the ingredients at Sprouts for a convenient treat.

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Small Batch Sugar Cookies

Instead of making a whole batch of sugar cookies, make these 6 cookies and top them with your favorite sprinkles for a fun addition.

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How to make s mores in the oven

Don't have a firepit or fire to cook s'mores? Making s'mores inside is easy, I'll show you how to make s mores in the oven that are ready to eat in just 10 minutes!

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Cherry Chocolate Coconut Milk Chia Pudding

This Cherry Chocolate Chia Pudding is a great way to use summer cherries. This recipe is great for dessert or even breakfast or a snack later. Top it with whipped cream to make it extra creamy and delicious.

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I hope this list of small batch desserts gives you some inspiration & gets you excited to bake if you're craving something.

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