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How much to serve for holidays and events? (Per 10-12 people)

  • 1 Cake or Cupcake Batch (12–16 servings)
    • Great for birthdays, showers, and big celebrations
    • Go for classic flavors or seasonal picks (chocolate, vanilla, lemon, etc.)
  • 2–3 Dozen Cookies (bite-sized = more variety!)
    • Choose 2–3 kinds (e.g. chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, peanut butter)
    • Easy to grab, kid-friendly, and perfect for leftovers
  • 1–2 Pies or Cobblers
    • Fruit pie for a fresh touch, and a rich one (like pecan or chocolate)
  • 1 Tray of Bars or Brownies (9×13” pan = 16–24 pieces)
    • Ideal for feeding a crowd with less mess
    • Fudge, blondies, lemon bars — sky’s the limit!
  • Optional: 1 Specialty Dessert or Seasonal Treat
    • S’mores board, dipped pretzels, trifle, etc.
    • Adds a “wow” factor or ties in the theme

For Bigger Crowds (25-50 people)

  • 2–3 cakes or batches of cupcakes
  • 6–10 dozen cookies (4–5 varieties)
  • 4–5 pies/cobblers
  • 2–3 trays of bars
  • Any combo of these goodies is always our best bet!

Don’t Forget these Items…

Toppings & Extras:

  • Ice cream (vanilla is a crowd-pleaser; offer 1–2 flavors)
  • Whipped cream (canned or homemade)
  • Chocolate syrup, hot fudge or Caramel sauce
  • Fruit toppings (strawberries, raspberries, peaches)
  • Sprinkles or jimmies
  • Crushed candy (Oreos, Reese’s, toffee bits)
  • Nuts (sliced almonds, chopped pecans or peanuts)
  • Shredded coconut

Serving Supplies:

  • Plates (paper or reusable, depending on the event)
  • Bowls (for messy desserts like cobbler or ice cream)
  • Napkins (lots!)
  • Forks/spoons/knives (don’t forget ice cream scoops!)
  • Serving utensils for each dessert
  • Toothpicks or mini tongs (for bite-size desserts)
  • Tablecloth or dessert display tray/stands

Keep it Fresh:

  • Cooler with ice (for ice cream or whipped toppings)
  • Thermal bag or insulated tote (for cold or hot desserts)
  • Extra containers or ziplocks (for leftovers or transport)

Desserts by Season + Cuisine

Favorite Brownies & Bars

These brownie and bar recipes are party perfect and our go-to for feeding a crowd!

Our go-to Cakes

They are simple – can be made ahead of time and always feed a crowd!

Candy & Treats

These candy recipes are tried and true and many have been passed down for decades.

The Cookies we make Constantly!

They are simple – can be made ahead of time and always feed a crowd!

Pies & Tarts

Pies are a must-have for the holidays and we’ve got you covered!

The Kids Favorites to Make

They are simple – can be made ahead of time and always feed a crowd!

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