31 Ways to Nail the Next School Bake Sale (2024)

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Leah Rocketto

Updated on May 10, 2015 at 1:02 PM

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.

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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:

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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

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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

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Oreo Truffles

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

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Carrot Cupcakes

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

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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

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.

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Monster Cookies

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

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Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats

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

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Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes

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

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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

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Popcorn-Strawberry Bars

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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Double-Chocolate Popcorn Balls

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

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcake

To make gluten-free cupcakes, Tidbits of Everyday Life swaps all-purpose flour for rice flour. Source: Tidbits of Everyday Life From a Mommy and More

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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

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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

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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

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Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

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

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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

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Chocolate-Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

These chocolaty treats use bananas instead of butter.

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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.

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Carrot Cake Protein Balls

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

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Oreo Rice Krispies Treats

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

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Yellow Cake-Mix Cookies

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

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