With the taste adults love and the size kids can handle, these bite-sized desserts are perfect for dinner parties or potlucks!
Photo: Jodi Pudge
These little, two-bite cheesecakes are perfect for any occassion. Their mini size will also leave you feeling guilt-free! Get the recipe: Mini Cheesecakes with Cherry Sauce
Zesty but sweet, these little Alice in Wonderland-inspired squares will be the talk of your party. Who could say no to a pastel pastry? Get the recipe: Lime and Raspberry Petits Fours
These deliciously cute cake pops are a kid favourite. Your tots will love helping you make these—from baking and shaping the cake pops, to freezing and, of course, decorating them! Get the recipe: Cake Pops
Photo: Tony LanzIf you know some of your guests don’t like cheesecake, make these cute, mini pumpkin pie tarts that are equally as delicious! Get the recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pie Tarts
We’ve combined two well-loved classics to make the ultimate bite-sized summer dessert. Get the recipe: Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Photo: Jodi PudgeA portable twist on a classic dessert, these mini meringue tarts are perfect for a potluck. Get the recipe here: Mini Meringue Tarts
These zesty, très chic macarons will leave your guests très impressed. Get the recipe here: Lime Macarons
You only need three ingredients to make these cookies! Heart-shaped pastries stuffed with raspberry jam are the ultimate way into your guests’ hearts. Get the recipe: Raspberry Sweetheart Cookies
Cake pops don’t only have to be for the kiddos! Make these coconut-flavoured, wafer-filled pops for the parents. They don’t necessarily have to be rattles, either. You can always opt to just have the ball at one end of the stick. Get the recipe: Coconut Candy Rattles
Photo: Roberto CarusoWhat’s better than the smell and taste of freshly baked pie? Freshly baked pie you can hold in one hand and eat in two bites! This dessert takes hot-pocketed food to a whole new level. Get the recipe: Blueberry Hand Pies
Photo: Andrew GrintonIndulge in chocolatey goodness with these sweet whoopie pies. Whether you serve them with milk for kids or with tea for adults, they’ll be a surefire favourite. Get the recipe: Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Delicate and creamy, these double lemon bars get an extra citrusy boost from the addition of candied citron peel. Yum! Get the recipe: Double Lemon Bars
We get it–not everybody is a fan of chocolate. That’s why you can use this recipe and make carrot cake whoopie pies as an alternative! Get the recipe: Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
These Coconut Snowballs may be bite-sized, but they sure are tasty! The best part is that once you’ve prepped the ingredients, they only take 12 minutes to bake. Get the recipe: Coconut Snowballs
Photo: Andrew GrintonUse the rest of your leftover candy canes to make cookies, too! These easy-to-make cookies can do no wrong. Get the recipe: Candy Cane Cookies
Photo: Maya VisnyeiThis dessert may be a little unconventional, but it’s really yummy. Inside you’ll find goodness such as potato chips, pretzels, toffee, and lemon zest. Added bonus: A satisfying crunch! Get the recipe: White Chocolate Crunch
Photo: Ryan SzulcYour toddler will be happy to know that there’s finally one thing he can stick his little fingers in. Let your tot help you make these treats by guiding his hand to make the thumbprint! Get the recipe: Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Bring these to your event and have all the kids go wild. These Minecraft-themed marshmallows will make you everybody’s new favourite mom. Get the recipe: Minecraft Marshmallow Creepers
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