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    Recipe Idea Shop » Desserts

    13 Quick and Easy Handheld Treats For A Crowd

    by Kathy Owen · Dec 4, 2025 · Updated: Dec 3, 2025 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    Make entertaining easy with 13 handheld treats everyone will love. No plates, no fuss, just delicious grab-and-go desserts great for parties.

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    Check out these irresistible finger food desserts you’ll want on your must-make list. Here are just a few reasons why they are party favorites.

    Why These Handheld Treats Will Be A Hit!

    • Easy to serve and grab, making them perfect for parties and busy gatherings.
    • Minimal mess with no plates or utensils needed.
    • Great for kids and adults alike with flavors everyone enjoys.
    • Ideal for potlucks or large groups since they’re simple to transport and share.
    • Perfect make-ahead options that stay fresh and taste great for any event.

    You may also enjoy these tasty potluck desserts or this amazing copycat Matilda's chocolate cake.

    Handheld Treats For A Crowd

    From bars to bites, these 13 handheld treats are crowd favorites. They are easy, portable, and packed with flavor!

    1

    4 Ingredient M&M Cookie Bars

    Photo Credit: sweetandsavorymeals.com

    M&M cookie bars are rich, chewy, and unbelievably easy to make with just four ingredients. They are great treats for a crowd and a festive favorite for any M&M lover!

    2

    Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

    Photo Credit: www.dishingdelish.com

    Chocolate covered peanut butter balls made with creamy peanut butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar, then dipped in melted chocolate and finished with festive sprinkles! These will be gone as soon as they hit the table!

    3

    Italian Wedding Cookies

    Photo Credit: littlenonni.com

    Italian wedding cookies are buttery almond treats rolled in powdered sugar until they look like snowy little snowballs. They’re simple to make with just six ingredients and always a hit at any gathering.

    4

    Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe with Condensed Milk

    Photo Credit: nextlevelbaker.com

    Easy peanut butter fudge made with condensed milk requires just 4 ingredients and no baking. A quick, rich treat that satisfies any sweet craving!

    5

    Maple Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.livingchirpy.com

    These maple pecan pie bars are a simple, delicious twist on the classic pie. They are super easy to serve and a lighter, wholesome option for any dessert table.

    6

    Gingerbread Blossoms Recipe

    Photo Credit: livslittlemuffins.com

    Gingerbread blossoms are soft, chewy gingerbread cookies topped with a classic Hershey’s Hug. A tasty treat for holiday baking and chilly winter days.

    7

    Mini Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe from Scratch

    Photo Credit: www.thebensonstreet.com

    Have fun baking up a batch of mini chocolate cupcakes, perfect for birthdays, parties, a mini dessert, or just for when you need a treat.

    8

    Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Photo Credit: kellyneil.com

    Easy brown sugar shortbread cookies are buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for sharing as a classic party treat!

    9

    Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars Recipe

    Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

    Chewy, sweet, and packed with cinnamon-sugar goodness, Snickerdoodle Bars are all the flavor of classic cookies in an easy-to-slice bar form.

    10

    Chocolate Chip, Marshmallow, and Pretzel Cookies

    Photo Credit: littleblackskillet.com

    These pretzel chocolate chip marshmallow cookies take classic chocolate chip cookies to the next level, with browned butter adding a rich, irresistible flavor twist.

    11

    Sourdough Coconut Lime Cookies

    Photo Credit: farmhouseharvest.net

    These soft sourdough coconut lime cookies are a total crowd-pleaser and incredibly fun to make with just a few simple ingredients!

    12

    Chewy Peanut Butter Cornflake Candy

    This chewy candy mixes peanut butter, cornflakes, corn syrup, sugar, and a bit of butter for the perfect sweet bite. These irresistible cornflake candy clusters disappear fast!

    13

    Chocolate Covered Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers

    Learn how to make chocolate covered Ritz peanut butter crackers. It's an easy, no bake treat that’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and completely addictive. Perfect for holidays, parties, or quick gifting!

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    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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