14 Traditional American Desserts That Are National Treasures
America is known for its rich variety of sweet treats that have become beloved staples across the country. These timeless pies, indulgent cookies, and iconic desserts have stood the test of time and captured the hearts of generations. These classic American desserts are truly national treasures and have earned a special place in our kitchens and at our tables. Here are 14 traditional American desserts that we can all celebrate.
Puff Pastry Pumpkin Turnovers
If you’re looking for an easy and quick dessert that everyone at your Thanksgiving Dinner table will love, these puff pastry pumpkin turnovers fit the bill! Crunchy and flaky on the outside and sweet and creamy on the inside, these warm pumpkin treats are super easy to make. Using store-bought puff pastry, pumpkin puree, and other essential kitchen ingredients, you’ll have your own mini pumpkin pie turnovers quickly.
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Apple Crumble Pie
This mouthwatering apple crumble pie will knock the socks off of your guests this holiday season! Made with fresh apples, sweet apple crumble, and a flaky, buttery pie crust, it will be impossible not to return for seconds. Serve it with a bowl of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate dessert!
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are hands down the best brown butter chocolate chip cookies that everyone needs in their baking repertoire! Crispy and chewy, gooey and buttery, sweet but very well balanced with some sea salt on top. Brown butter (beurre noisette) is a classic French gold that will take your chocolate chip cookies to the next level! It has a deep, nutty, complex flavor and really elevates butter to the next level.
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Red Velvet Muffins
These heavenly red velvet muffins topped with a light and creamy cream cheese frosting are incredibly moist, super fluffy, and simply scrumptious! With all the same rich flavor of a red velvet cake and a dash of magic with my secret baking tricks, this recipe is the ultimate handheld version of the beloved classic!
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Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler with pie crust is a classic dessert that combines juicy peaches with a flaky, buttery pie crust. This homemade peach cobbler recipe is the perfect way to make the most of peach season when the fruit is extra ripe and flavorful.
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Apple Bread Pudding
If you’ve been wondering what to do with that leftover bread sitting on the counter, this apple bread pudding is a delicious way to use it! Made with fresh apples, everyday bread, and warm cinnamon, this old-fashioned apple bread pudding recipe takes little effort yet packs plenty of sweet flavor. Serve it with your favorite toppings or a bowl of vanilla ice cream for a delightful and comforting dessert!
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Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cookies
Snickerdoodle cheesecake cookies are a must-try. They are full of your favorite flavors- the best take on classic cookies. They are incredibly delicious and soft, having a tangy, creamy cheesecake filling- not to forget the pumpkin spice!
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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
This wonderful, moist, and easy Pumpkin Bread with Cream cheese frosting is the perfect Fall cake to enjoy during the pumpkin season. Fluffy Pumpkin Loaf infused with aromatic Fall spices you love and frosted with an easy, 3 ingredients cream cheese icing that is very well balanced in sweetness (also made without butter!).
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Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
This oatmeal craisin cookie recipe is the ultimate soft and chewy cookie treat to make over the holidays and beyond! Making these healthy oatmeal cranberry cookies is super easy, yet provides a luxurious cookie experience loaded with craisin, cinnamon, and brown sugar making the cookies wonderfully rich yet very well balanced in sweetness.
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Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
Whether you serve it as breakfast casserole or as a dessert with ice cream, there’s nothing quite like a sweet, soft, and fluffy cinnamon roll with apple pie filling to satisfy your sweet tooth. With this easy-to-make recipe using sweet brioche dough, delicious apples, and cream cheese icing, you can whip up your mouthwatering apple pie cinnamon rolls at home in no time.
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Sugar Donuts
Sweet, crunchy, and hard to resist, these homemade sugar donuts are the perfect mid-day treat alongside coffee or tea or as a post-dinner dessert. This easy sugar donuts recipe is a breeze, requiring only eight ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. You’ll be craving another the very moment you sink your teeth into one of them!
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Sour Cream Cookies
You are going to fall in love with the melt-in-your-mouth, almost cake-like texture of these yummy sour cream cookies! Fluffy, super soft, and topped with a rich buttercream frosting, they can be decorated to match any occasion, whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, or a special birthday.
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Espresso Brownies
Why go to Starbucks for your brownie fix when you can make these gooey, chocolatey espresso brownies from your kitchen in no time? Ready in under an hour, these easy espresso brownies combine dark chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and two types of sugar to create a decadent chocolate dessert with a rich coffee flavor. These brownies taste and smell amazing!
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Double Chocolate Muffins
Chocolate fanatics will love these irresistibly decadent double chocolate muffins. Made with a moist chocolate sponge, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, they are packed with chocolatey flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture you won’t forget. Once you try this recipe, you will never want to go back to store-bought muffins again!
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