31 Ways to Nail the Next School Bake Sale

Bake sales used to be so simple (well, simpler). Stop by the store on your way to school, pick up a couple dozen cupcakes, and call it a day. But as more and more kids are diagnosed with food allergies and intolerances, parents have to be extracautious when serving desserts to their children's peers. But this doesn't mean your baked goods have to become complicated or flavorless. From gluten-free treats to nut-free sweets, we have 31 easy and tasty recipes that are sure to be a hit at the next bake sale.

Funfetti Rice Krispies Treats

Funfetti Rice Krispies Treats

The addition of cake mix and sprinkles makes these funfetti bars an unexpected alternative to the traditional Rice Krispies treat. Source: K&K Test Kitchen

Baked Whole-Wheat Raspberry Doughnuts

Baked Whole-Wheat Raspberry Doughnuts

You don't tend to think of doughnuts as a healthy treat, but these baked whole-wheat raspberry doughnuts from Catherine McCord of Weelicious aren't the sugary, greasy doughnuts we all grew up on. Baked rather than fried, made with whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose, and full of fresh raspberries just bursting with sweetness, they're packed with goodness for hungry tots. Source: Catherine McCord's Weelicious

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thanks to Make It and Love It, kids with celiac disease can enjoy a classic chocolate chip cookie. Source: Make It and Love It

Oreo Truffles
Gimme Some Oven

Oreo Truffles

The kids can help you make these sweet treats from Gimme Some Oven.

Carrot Cupcakes

Carrot Cupcakes

Sneak some veggies into your bake sale goodies with our carrot cupcakes. Photo: Nicole Perry

Triple Chocolate Brownies

Triple Chocolate Brownies

Whip up a batch of ooey, gooey Triple Chocolate Brownies the Martha Stewart way — in your Crock-Pot! Source: Martha Stewart

Doughnut Holes
Chez Us

Doughnut Holes

The best thing about Chez Us's sugary treat is that it's baked — not fried! Throw a bunch in a bag to sell to the hungry kids.

Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies

Cooking With My Kid has a great solution for leftover candy — monster cookies. Source: Cooking With My Kid

Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats

Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats

Layers of colorful Krispies make for a rainbow of a crunchy, satisfying treat. Source: Raspberri Cupcakes

Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes
Brilliant Sugar

Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes

Brilliant Sugar's Oreo cheesecake cupcakes have an Oreo base topped with a layer of cookies-and-cream cheesecake. Yum.

No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

Get the kids involved when making these oven-free chocolate cookies from Two Peas and Their Pod. Source: Two Peas and Their Pod

Popcorn-Strawberry Bars

Popcorn-Strawberry Bars

Popcorn-strawberry bars are a fun, fruity snack for kids. Source: The Popcorn Board

Cookies-and-Cream Oreo Fudge Brownies
Kevin and Amanda

Cookies-and-Cream Oreo Fudge Brownies

Kevin and Amanda's cookies-and-cream Oreo fudge brownies are sure to sell like hotcakes! The secret is cookies-and-cream ice cream added to prepackaged brownie mix.

Cake-Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sally's Baking Addiction

Cake-Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies

A guaranteed kid-pleaser, Sally's Baking Addiction's supermoist cake-batter chocolate chip cookies are loaded with white- and semisweet-chocolate chips and sprinkles.

Glazed Vanilla Doughnut Muffins

Glazed Vanilla Doughnut Muffins

Try making these vanilla doughnut muffins, topped with icing and sprinkles. Source: Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Feta and Olive Oil Cakes

Feta and Olive Oil Cakes

Who says a bake sale can't include something savory? Cat Cora's feta and olive oil cakes don't require much baking time. Source: Cat Cora

Oreo-Stuffed Funfetti Cookies
Bakers Royale

Oreo-Stuffed Funfetti Cookies

Bakers Royale's Oreo-stuffed funfetti cookies are a two-in-one treat. Sugar-cookie dough rolled in nonpareils and stuffed with an Oreo mean twice the cookie deliciousness.

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Looking for an allergy-friendly treat? Weelicious's oatmeal-raisin cookies are free from gluten, nuts, and dairy, but they're full of flavor. Source: Weelicious

Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats

Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats

Combining Rice Krispies and Fruity Pebbles keeps these color-infused treats from being overly sweet. Source: Around My Family Table

Double-Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Double-Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Filled with chocolate, these popcorn balls are perfect for kids. Source: The Popcorn Board

Cookies-and-Cream Cookies

Cookies-and-Cream Cookies

Lil' Luna's cookies-and-cream cookies jazz up a classic cookie by using white chocolate chips and bits of cookies-and-cream candy bars. Source: Lil' Luna

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Celebrate the Fall season with our recipe for pumpkin cupcakes. Since they're full of sweet spice and just enough sugar, no one will know they are gluten-free. Oh, and they are vegan, too. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts

Rice Krispies Cake Pops

Rice Krispies Cake Pops

A chocolate-coated Rice Krispies treat on a stick?! Little ones can take responsibility for the chocolate-dipping part of preparation. Source: Joy Is So Simple

Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

Our version of the classic Hostess cupcake is infinitely better than the store-bought version. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts

Baked Funfetti Doughnuts

Baked Funfetti Doughnuts

Sprinkles plus doughnuts equals a kid-hit. These funfetti doughnuts from I Heart Eating are sure to please your tot's peers. Source: I Heart Eating

Chocolate-Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
Eating Bird Food

Chocolate-Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

These chocolaty treats use bananas instead of butter.

Chilled Vegan Double-Chocolate Torte
Oh She Glows

Chilled Vegan Double-Chocolate Torte

We know cakes may not be a traditional bake sale item, but this no-bake chocolate cake from Oh She Glows is too good to pass up.

Carrot Cake Protein Balls

Carrot Cake Protein Balls

These bite-size treats are a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cupcakes. Photo: Jenny Sugar

Oreo Rice Krispies Treats
Cooking Classy

Oreo Rice Krispies Treats

Cooking Classy's Oreo Rice Krispies treats incorporate minimarshmallows, Oreos, and white chocolate chips into the classic treat bars.

Yellow Cake-Mix Cookies

Yellow Cake-Mix Cookies

Short on time? Our cake-mix cookies are an easy, allergy-free treat. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts