20 Father's Day Desserts He'll LOVE
Father's Day desserts made with love to show how much you appreciate dad. All his favorites including fresh baked cookies, fruity pies and cobblers, easy cakes, and so much more are here for the choosing!
Hey there, dessert lovers! Father's Day is approaching, and it's time to show the dads in our lives just how much we appreciate them.
What better way to do that than with some homemade desserts?
Whether your dad has a weakness for chocolate, a passion for fruity flavors, or a love for all things sweet and salty, we've got you covered.
From easy cakes and fresh fruit pies to rich and chocolatey cookies and bars the kids can bake on their own, there's a dessert here to satisfy every dad's craving.
The dessert recipes on this list are my own husband's all-time favorites. He gives two thumbs up to these sweet treats and thinks your special guy is going to love them, too.
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- Father's Day Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Patriotic Cookies for Military Dads
- Black and White Cookies
- Crunchy Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
- Dessert Bars for the Kids to Bake
- Homemade Brownies from the Kids
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Snack Mix
- Mini Trix Rice Krispie Treats
- Cookies and Cream Blondie Bars
- Hello Dolly Bars
- Crescent Roll Cheesecake Bars
- Father's Day Cakes
- Orange Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
- Classic Almond Cake
- Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
- Easy Tiramisu
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
- Father's Day Fruit Desserts
- Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler
- Apple Slab Pie
- Fresh Cherry Crisp
- Snicker Salad
- More Easy Dessert Recipes
- More Father's Day Ideas
- 30 Father's Day Dinner Ideas
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Father's Day Cookies
Cookies are a great treat that are easy enough for kids to bake for dad.
I think they make the best Father's Day dessert because he can enjoy what he wants for his special day and freeze the leftovers for a midnight snack when the mood strikes.
An easy gift idea that keeps on giving . . .
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
This freezer-friendly chocolate chip walnut cookies recipe is totally amazing for Father's Day because you can freeze the cookie dough balls and bake them fresh, just a few a time.
Prep the cookie balls for the freezer and stick a bow on the container. Give dad a note that offers to bake them for him any time he wants!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
This was the cookie recipe my husband begged me to bake over and over again when we first got married. It is still one of his all-time favorites.
We love to freeze these chocolate peanut butter chip cookies because they taste amazing eaten cold with a glass of milk.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
If your dad likes things a little bit spicy, this dark chocolate Mexican hot chocolate cookies have a pinch of cayenne and would be right up his alley.
Patriotic Cookies for Military Dads
Is your dad a veteran? Or maybe he's currently serving the armed forces?
If so, thank him for his service and let him know just how proud you are with a pretty platter of red, white, and blue sugar cookies.
Black and White Cookies
For dads who like things simple and clear cut, these cakey black and white cookies are a classic treat.
HINT: You could tint the white half of the cookie to be dad's favorite color or add sprinkles the chocolate part to jazz them up.
Crunchy Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Take your cookie game to the next level and make these crunchy peanut butter sandwich cookies with an easy creamy peanut butter filling.
Dessert Bars for the Kids to Bake
Cookie bars, brownies, and rice krispie treats are always a favorite when you're just a kid at heart.
Dad will love these easy desserts baked in a 9x13-inch pan. The recipes are so easy, your kid baker can make them alone.
Homemade Brownies from the Kids
These easy homemade brownies are almost as easy as a boxed mix but so much tastier.
Kids can customize these just for dad by stirring in his favorite things like peanut butter chips, mini M&Ms, or frosting them with cream cheese frosting and decorating them.
Personally? We love them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Snack Mix
Dads love peanut butter pretzels, right? Top them off with a drizzle of chocolate and his favorite peanut butter candies.
This chocolate peanut butter pretzel snack mix is super easy to make in minutes.
Mini Trix Rice Krispie Treats
Marshmallow cereal bars were one of the first things my husband learned how to bake as a young kid and they still hold a special spot in his heart.
Let the kids mix and match Dad's favorite cereal into these easy mini Trix krispie treats.
Cookies and Cream Blondie Bars
If Dad loves OREOs, this is the cookie bar for him! Yummy cookies and cream blondie bars are loaded with crushed OREO cookies and chocolate chips for a sweet treat he'll love.
Hello Dolly Bars
If crispy coconut and chocolate is a combo Dad loves, these classic hello Dolly bars are so easy to make.
Crescent Roll Cheesecake Bars
My husband totally swooned after one bite of these amazing crescent roll cheesecake bars.
They are a total "twofer" -- two treats in one! Creamy cheesecake and crispy cinnamon churros. YUM.
Father's Day Cakes
Here's the truth: Dad's usually have pretty basic tastes. They don't need a lot of fuss and flair.
If you're baking a Father's Day cake, keep it simple and classy. Just focus on his favorite flavors like chocolate, coffee, almonds, or creamy vanilla. The cake will speak for itself.
Orange Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
The combination of zesty orange and dark chocolate ganache with a hint of espresso in this orange chocolate chip bundt cake makes it a memorable dessert for Father's Day.
My husband loves it both with and without the ganache on top so don't let that scare you off from this super easy bundt cake recipe.
Classic Almond Cake
This stunningly simple classic almond cake recipe was one of my husband's newest favorites. You can serve it with or without the fresh berries on top.
Mini chocolate chips could be sprinkled over the top or even stirred into the cake batter before baking.
Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Shhh, here's my top secret: No one will care that the cupcakes are from a box mix if you make homemade frosting to put on top!
Bake dad his favorite flavor boxed mix cake as cupcakes or in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and frost it with this easy chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Decorate them with a salty twisted pretzel on top or his favorite candies.
Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
The easiest Father's Day cake to make actually involves layers of ice cream sandwiches!
This fun ice cream sandwich cake has caramel and chocolate drizzles in the layers and could be left plain white or decorated with any sprinkles you love.
Easy Tiramisu
Not all cakes require batter. This easy tiramisu cake is made from layers of ladyfinger cookies soaked in coffee and an easy mascarpone cheese filling.
It's a great make ahead dessert for Father's Day because it tastes even better after it has had a chance to set in the fridge.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
If you don't want to turn on the oven, this easy no-bake peanut butter pie is always a hit with dads.
Father's Day Fruit Desserts
Since Father's Day falls right in the middle of summer when produce is at its very best, why not spoil Dad with a rich and buttery fruit crisp or flaky fruit pie?
Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler
My husband is very partial to fresh blueberry desserts because they remind him of his home in Northern Minnesota.
This old fashioned blueberry cobbler is amazing when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Apple Slab Pie
This apple slab pie has the best butter pie crust!
Cinnamon flavored apple filling makes a classic filling. If you can find it, cinnamon flavored ice cream is an amazing topping.
Fresh Cherry Crisp
Fresh cherries always remind our family of a favorite uncle who owns a cherry orchard. I developed this fresh cherry crisp recipe all thanks to the delicious fruit he sends us each summer.
There's a hint of almond in the filling which perfectly accents the fresh cherries.
Snicker Salad
Finally, this dessert is sure to put a smile on Dad's face, especially if he is also from the midwest like my husband.
Chopped up apples and Snickers bars in a creamy filling make this authentic Snicker salad a fun and vintage dessert you'll love.
More Easy Dessert Recipes
If the kids are excited to bake for Dad, you'll definitely want to pick up a copy of The Ultimate Kids' Baking Book.
There are so many more easy and delicious treats that would be perfect for Father's Day included inside:
- S'mores Bars
- Salted Pretzel Toffee
- Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Grasshopper Torte
- and so many more . . .
More Father's Day Ideas
Life is short, eat dessert first. BUT any good Dad would tell you dinner matters, too.
Plan a Father's Day dinner Dad will love with these easy recipes.
