The top 10 dessert recipes of 2025. These tried and true favorites were loved all year, from must bake cookies to no bake dessert dips and holiday classics!

M&M cookies flat on counter a top 2025 I Heart Naptime dessert recipe.

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2025 was a delicious year to be in the kitchen. From viral no bake desserts to classic baked treats that our readers make on repeat, this collection contains the top dessert recipes you loved most this year.

These desserts are easy to make, family friendly, and perfect for holidays, celebrations or whenever a sweet craving hits. Whether you are looking for something quick and no bake or a show stopping dessert that always impresses, you will find plenty of favorites to bookmark for the new year.

Christmas Crack

An addictive sweet and salty treat, Christmas crack is made with buttery toffee, crackers and melted chocolate. It breaks into crunchy pieces that are perfect for snacking!

Stack of Christmas crack, a reader loved favorite dessert in 2025.

Chocolate Lasagna

This layered no bake chocolate lasagna dessert is made with an Oreo crust, cheesecake layer and smooth chocolate pudding. It chills into the perfect make ahead treat!

Slice of chocolate lasagna on a plate, perfect for any celebration and a top dessert of 2025.

Homemade Brownies

Fudgy, gooey and full of deep chocolate flavor, these homemade brownies have shiny tops and soft centers. They come together in minutes with simple pantry staples!

Homemade brownies stacked to show gooey fudgy centers.

The Best M&M Cookies

These soft and chewy M&M cookies are packed with melty chocolate chips and colorful candy shells in every bite. This classic cookie continues to be a top dessert for years!

M&M cookies are a classic dessert favorite.

Cake Pops

These homemade cake pops are soft, moist and dipped in a smooth chocolate coating that sets beautifully! Fun to decorate for holidays, birthdays or any celebration.

A cake pop on a stick decorated with colorful sprinkles.

Oreo Balls

These Oreo balls are a no bake truffle made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese, then dipped in chocolate for a smooth, rich finish. A top dessert recipe for any occasion!

Oreo ball cut in half to show soft chocolate center and chocolate coating.

Oatmeal Cookies

These classic oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy and packed with warm flavor from brown sugar and vanilla. They bake with perfectly tender centers and crisp edges!

Soft homemade oatmeal cookies on a white plate.

Marshmallow Popcorn

Gooey, buttery and sweet, marshmallow popcorn is an easy dessert that coats every kernel in soft melted marshmallows. It comes together in minutes for last minute cravings!

Marshmallow popcorn coated in in glass bowl

Cake Mix Cookies

These cake mix cookies are the easiest shortcut cookies made with just three ingredients for soft, tender results. Customize with chocolate chips, cake mix flavor and more!

Cake mix cookies a top dessert that is easy to make and customizable.

Cheesecake Dip

This crowd pleasing cheesecake dip is a creamy, fluffy dessert dip that tastes like cheesecake without the baking. It pairs perfectly with fruit, cookies or graham crackers!

Cheesecake dip is an easy dessert that is a crowd-pleasing favorite.

From quick no bake treats to warm, fresh-from-the-oven cookies, these desserts are made for sharing with family and friends. Thank you for baking along with me, sending your photos and making these sweet recipes part of your special moments.