55 Delicious Desserts For People Who Hate Chocolate

Because everyone deserves dessert.

Original article by Mary Beth Schatzman for Spoon University.

1. Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Fall in ice cream form. Recipe here.

2. Warm Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Sugar Crisps

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Now watch me dip, now watch me nae nae. Recipe here.

3. Homemade Twinkies

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Without the whole scary 20 year expiration date thing. Make yours like this.

4. Cake Batter Blondies

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These bars are like brownies, but for people who hate brownies. Recipe here.

5. Rice Krispie Milkshake

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Treat. Yo. Self. Recipe here.

6. Giant Ginger, Apple Cinnamon, Snickerdoodle, Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cookie

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Combine all of your favorite autumn flavors in one pan. Recipe here.

7. Healthy Pumpkin Cookie Dough

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Make yours like this.

8. Maple Browned Butter Bacon Cupcakes

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Bacon cupcakes are where it’s at. Recipe here.

9. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Autumn in your mouth, basically. Make yours like this.

10. Apple Pie Cups

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An American classic, in a cup? Sign me up. Make yours like this.

11. Baked Ruffles Krispy Treats

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Sweet and salty never tasted so good. Recipe here.

12. Rainbow Cake

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One hundred times more Insta-worthy than that monochromatic chocolate cake. Recipe here.

13. Peach Lemon Butter Cake

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They call this "Paradise Cake" in Italia. Recipe here.

14. 5-Minute Pumpkin Spice Microwavable Donuts

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Satisfy your zesty fall squash cravings, without breaking the bank — or even leaving your dorm room. Recipe here.

15. Lucky Charm Cookie Sandwich

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Because we all need the luck of the Irish. Make yours like this.

16. DIY Momofuku Birthday Cake Truffles

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Imitate this fancy bakery’s signature using just your microwave and impress all your friends. Make yours like this.

17. 2-Minute Paleo Apple Spice Mug Cake

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Because ain't nobody got time to turn on the oven. Recipe here.

18. Baked Apple Cider Donut Bites

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Experience the magic of apple cider donuts anytime without ever leaving home. Recipe here.

19. Chicken & Waffles Cookie

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Recipe here.

20. Caramelized Nectarines With Bacon

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The nectarines make this a balanced meal, right? Make yours like this.

21. Deconstructed Pumpkin Pie in a Jar

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Everything tastes better in a mason jar. Make a deconstructed pumpkin pie like this, or try a salted caramel apple cheesecake here.

22. Brown Butter & Sea Salt Rice Krispies Treats

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These sweet childhood treats are all grown up. Recipe here.

23. Mini Caramel Apple Pies

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The only thing better than apple pie is mini apple pie. Recipe here.

24. Peanut Butter “Freezer Fudge”

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Only 5 ingredients and a freezer away. Make yours like this.

25. Banana Cake

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I’m totally on board with cake for breakfast. Recipe here.

26. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Comfort your chocolate-hating-heart with these pillowy rolls. Recipe here.

27. Great Grandma’s Banana Bread

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If you’re afraid to commit to cake, try banana bread instead. Recipe here.

28. Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Apple flavored ice cream in between pie cookies. Yes. Here's how.

29. Mini Cheesecake Cookie Sandwiches

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Make your party look top notch without the expense. Recipe here.

30. Banana Snickerdoodles

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Banana + Cinnamon = Bae. Recipe here.

31. Peanut Butter Bites

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Is there anything peanut butter can’t improve? Recipe here.

32. Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

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Bread pudding is the most underrated dessert to ever exist. Make yours like this.

33. Pumpkin Butter Pecan Gingersnap Rolls

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The autumnal dessert of champions made with only four ingredients. Make yours like this.

34. Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

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This pudding is a dessert game changer. Make it like this.

35. 3-Layer Magic Cake

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Fool your friends into thinking that you slaved over a hot oven for hours with this recipe.

36. Berry Cheesecake Parfait

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Never be the person who arrives empty-handed again. Make yours like this.

37. Cake Batter Milkshake

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Bring all the boys to the yard. Make it like this.

38. Gooey Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

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The only thing better than a cinnamon roll is a cinnamon roll with caramel poured over it. Recipe here.

39. Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Doughnuts

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Put these two seasonal faves together for a truly magical combination. Recipe here.

40. Perfect Pecan Pie

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This slice is not for the faint of heart. Recipe here.

41. Pumpkin Pie with Sugar Cookie Crust

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It’s never too early to become the hero of Thanksgiving dinner. Make yours like this.

42. Penuche Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

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Penuche – (n.) a fudge-like candy made with brown sugar, butter, and milk. Make yours like this.

43. Lemon Meringue Pie

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When life hands you lemons, make pie. Make yours like this.

44. Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie Treats

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Do Fruity Pebbles qualify as produce? Close enough. Make yours like this.

45. Margarita Bars

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Turning up for dessert is the way I want to live my life. Recipe here.

46. Sea Salt Apple Cider Caramels

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Amp up the classic flavor combo of apple and caramel with sea salt. Make yours like this.

47. Wine-Soaked Strawberries

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Take strawberries to the next level. Make yours like this.

48. Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

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The perfect combination of fruity, tangy, and sweet. Recipe here.

49. Sticky Toffee Date Cake

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Eat this cake and ride out a nice toffee high. Recipe here.

50. Chai Caramel Corn

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Kick back and relax with some popcorn and Netflix. Make yours like this.

51. Hot Vanilla

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The alternative to hot chocolate you’ve always wanted. Make yours like this.

52. Dunkaroos Dip

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Nostalgia at its finest. Make yours like this.

53. Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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Proof that you can turn anything into a cookie. Recipe here.

54. PB&J Banana Bread

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Peanut butter is the surefire way to make anything better. Make yours like this.

55. Apple Crisp

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So much easier than apple pie. Recipe here.

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