15 One-bowl Desserts for Treats Without a Mess

One Bowl Brownies

"Seriously folks, if you want the definitive, last word on the subject, BEST brownie make this recipe," says naples34102.

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Seven Layer Bars

Chewy, crunchy, sweet, and a hint of salty, these seven layer bars pack a punch when it comes to rich desserts.

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

"This cake is absolutely fabulous," says Celestial. "A treat for all chocolate lovers! And oh soooo easy!"

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Cottage Cheese Fluff

For when you need a light (in texture and calories) dessert, this fluffy recipe is a great go-to. Use your favorite flavor of gelatin, and you can even mix in canned fruit — such as chopped pineapple or mandarin oranges — for extra heft.

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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Reviewer Buckwheat Queen says, "Ladies and gentlemen get your cold glasses of milk ready! Super easy and super delicious. This whips up-even by hand- in no time."

One Bowl Chocolate Fudge

Semisweet chocolate and sweetened condensed milk are the base for this ultra rich (and ultra easy) fudge. Here it contains walnuts and vanilla extract, but you can mix and match your preferred fillings.

Edible Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

"My daughter wanted to make a batch of cookie dough to eat and this was a perfect solution; not only does it taste great but the amount was just right," says Elena Alba.

Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

If popcorn and rocky road fudge had a baby, this decadent recipe would be their child. Toasty popcorn is combined with rich chocolate, sweet marshmallows, and crunchy peanuts.

Southern Fried Apples

You just need four ingredients for this sweet and tart dessert. Fried apples are ready to be eaten as-is, but they're also delicious spooned over a slice of pound cake or even topping waffles for breakfast.

Hasty Chocolate Pudding

The microwave is your secret tool to creating silky smooth pudding. Just a few minutes in there will result in a decadent dessert.

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Quick Keto Chocolate Mousse

Just because you're eating keto doesn't mean you have to miss out on desserts. Cream cheese and heavy cream make the base for this rich mousse, which is flavored with cocoa powder and vanilla extract.

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Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge (2-Ingredient)

The main thing you'll need for this ultra easy recipe, along with peanut butter and maple syrup, is patience. Simply mix up the ingredients, wait for it to firm up in the freezer, and you'll be enjoying a slice of nutty fudge.

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Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate

The best part of this rich chocolate recipe is its versatility. Recipe creator Heidiwilliams89 suggests, "Dip fruits in it, chill and roll into truffles, press into mold and chill, or make hot chocolate."

One Bowl Lemon Cupcakes

Inspired by a recipe for one bowl chocolate cake, recipe creator Dani set out to make a new one of a different flavor that was just as flavorful and moist — and they succeeded! "These lemon cupcakes are contest-winning fluffy and moist deliciousness!" they wrote.

One Bowl Buttercream Frosting

Make a batch of this light and fluffy buttercream frosting to put on your favorite layer cakes, sandwich in between cookies, or pipe onto cupcakes.

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