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Celebrate Dad with Delicious Dessert Ideas for Father's Day

Modified: Jun 12, 2025 · Published Jun 12, 2025 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

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4-photo collage of food photos with the text Father's Day ideas 12 Dessert recipes.

Father's Day calls for something a little extra. Whether you're celebrating with a backyard BBQ or a quiet night in, a homemade dessert is a simple way to say thanks. These easy dessert recipes are made with real ingredients and big flavor, from chilled treats to baked classics that feel special but aren't fussy.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

Stacked chocolate chip cookie squares.
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These soft and chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie oat bars are bursting with chocolate! They're simple to prepare and bake in a large pan, perfect for any get together.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

Triple Chocolate Nutella Stuffed Cookies

Stacked halved chocolate cookies with melty chocolate chips.
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These triple chocolate Nutella stuffed cookies are incredibly satisfying and indulgent. They're made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and smooth chocolate hazelnut spread.

Get the recipe: Triple Chocolate Nutella Stuffed Cookies

Air Fryer Baklava

A pastry and nut topped dessert cut into 16 squares in an air fryer basket with a spoon.
Image Credit: J Cooking Odyssey

Air fryer Baklava is one of the best desserts that you can make right at home! Layers of crispy filo dough are filled with assorted nuts and drenched in a salty-sweet syrup.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Baklava

Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bar

A light orange dessert squares with a cookie crust and topped with orange slices.
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These easy, creamy cheesecake bars are made with a no bake filling, and just 7 ingredients. Freshly squeezed Cara Cara orange juice with whipping cream and cream cheese, create an orange creamsicle taste.

Get the recipe: Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bar

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies on a plate.
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These classic cookies are just like the ones from your favorite bakery. They're extra large, softened with brown sugar, packed with chocolate, and finished with a sprinkle of flaked sea salt.

Get the recipe: Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

A casserole dish with melted chocolate and chopped peanut butter cups.
Image Credit: The Cookin Chicks

These peanut butter cheesecake brownies combine creamy tangy cheesecake with rich peanut butter into this over the top dessert. They're easy to make and are perfect for peanut butter lovers.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Dark chocolate ice cream in a bread pan and bowl, topped with melted peanut butter and chopped peanuts.
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These effortless no churcn ice cream requires just a handful of simple ingredients, and a whisk or an electric beater. The classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter won't let you down in this easy ice cream.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Canadian Butter Tarts

Tarts with a soft filling and halved pecans on top.
Image Credit: Chocolates and Chai

Canadian butter tarts are sensational! With their perfectly flaky, buttery shell, and sweet caramel filling, they offer melt in your mouth goodness, similar to pecan pie.

Get the recipe: Canadian Butter Tarts

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Ice cream in a bread pan with scoops scooped out and an ice cream scooper on top.
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Crunchy candied pecans bring a delightful nutty caramel flavor to this no churn ice cream. This ice cream is simple to make, with no ice cream maker!

Get the recipe: Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets

A bite cut out of a chocolate tart on a plate with a fork.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

These chocolate hazelnut tartlets are incredibly rich and velvety, made with just 7 ingredients. The silky ganache filling is made with just dark chocolate and coconut milk, set in a nutty hazelnut crust.

Get the recipe: Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets

Air Fryer Yeast Donuts

Three stacked donuts with icing dripping down.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

These air fryer yeast donuts are made with just 5 simple ingredients, and only take 5 minutes to bake. They're soft on the inside, with a crispy exterior. Coat them with a quick glaze for the perfect sweet treat.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Yeast Donuts

Fudgy Brownies with Salted Caramel Sauce

Dark chocolate brownie squares topped with caramel sauce.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

These incredible brownies are so rich and fudge, with an intense chocolate flavor. The best thing about them is they're made with simple ingredients and use just one bowl!

Get the recipe: Fudgy Brownies

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