25 Best Bake Sale Ideas That Deserve All the Gold Stars
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Fall is a time of year when school is back in session and that means you'll have tons of opportunities for school bake sales! Luckily, this list of bake sale ideas will make it easy to plan homemade brownies and quick breads to no-bake desserts—there's something for everyone on this list of treats. Every bake sale recipe ahead is sure to impress teachers, kids, and friends. But don't just stop at school events—they would also be perfect for church bake sales, work fundraisers, or even just a neighborhood fair. The important thing to remember is that these treats are easy to make and tasty to eat!
Since you'll likely be taking these treats with you on the go, we've made sure that they're all easy to transfer. Whether you make a big batch of blondies and sell slices individually or package up your favorite cookie recipes in cellophane for a grab-and-go treat, these ideas are perfect for any situation. With this collection of bake sale recipes, you'll find crowd-pleasing favorites like cowboy cookies and peanut butter blossoms, plus plenty of fall treats that are perfect for the start of the school year. Try the apple pie bars, the Halloween cheesecake bars, or the pumpkin spice muffins—and any leftovers can double as an after-school snack! No matter which bake sale recipe you choose, these goodies are sure to become instant bestsellers!
Iced Oatmeal Cookies
A good old-fashioned bake sale deserves a good old-fashioned cookie—like these wholesome oatmeal cookies covered in icing! They're just like the kind you might remember as a kid.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
Take your brownies to the next level by combining two popular flavors: chocolate and peanut butter. It's a layered treat that everyone will love!
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Chocolate Chip Muffins
The buttermilk in these muffins make them moist, fluffy, and tender. Basically, the perfect base for lots of chocolate chips!
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Caramel Apple Cookies
These cookies are loaded with fall flavor thanks to the freshly grated apple and dried apple chips, so they're perfect for back-to-school season. But if you ask us, it's the caramel icing that really takes them over the top!
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S'mores Bars
It'll be hard to pass up these toasted marshmallow-topped bars, especially since they have all the flavor of s'mores without the campfire!
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Cowboy Cookies
These Texas-sized cookies are loaded with tasty mix-ins, like chocolate chips, coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and rolled oats. If you like a salty-sweet treat, try topping them with flaky sea salt.
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Blondies
These rich, nutty, caramel-y bars are a classic bake sale treat. They're easy to make ahead and they're a hit with anyone who has a sweet tooth.
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
The cream cheese frosting on these fall muffins is completely optional, but it also happens to be a very good idea. Either way—they're delicious!
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Then, all you have to do is pop the bars in the fridge so they're ready for your next bake sale. It couldn't be easier!
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Halloween Cheesecake Bars
With an Oreo cookie crust and a pumpkin cheesecake filling, these bars are the ultimate fall treat. You can make them with or without the fun sprinkles and Halloween candy depending on the time of year.
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These chewy, chocolate-y oatmeal cookies are loaded with peanut butter and chocolate hazelnut spread. If you're not a fan of coconut flakes, simply swap them out for any chopped nuts.
Brookies
Don't make your customers decide between brownies and cookies (that's just cruel!). Instead, make this popular mash-up that combines the best of both worlds.
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Apple Pie Bars
Serving pie at a bake sale isn't always easy (and it requires plates). But with these apple pie bars, you can grab a slice without the fuss.
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Pumpkin Spice Cereal Treats
Crispy, chewy cereal treats are an all-time classic. This recipe will remind you of the kind you had as a kid, but with even more flavor.
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Applesauce Cake
From the tender apple-spiced cake to the maple brown butter frosting, there's so much to love about this simple snack cake. You might even want to make an extra to round out your holiday desserts.
Get the Applesauce Cake recipe.
Graduation Brownie Bites
These chocolate-glazed brownie bites are so good, it'll be hard to eat just one. If your bake sale is happening later in the school year, turn the brownies into graduation hats using chocolate squares and sour candy belts.
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
Who can resist the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Roll the dough in sanding sugar (using your school colors) for even more school spirit.
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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Give everyone the opportunity to have their own individual cheesecake—whipped cream and all!
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Oreo Truffles
Here's a fun bake sale idea: Top these no-bake truffles with pretty sprinkles or nonpareils, then wrap a few of them up in cellophane bags with ribbon for an impressive presentation.
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Instead of cinnamon, these sweet and chewy cookies are packed with pumpkin pie spice. They're perfect when paired with your favorite pumpkin beverage.
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