Our 18 Best Potluck Desserts to Feed a Crowd (2024)

22 Great Brownie Recipes for Desserts by the Panful

No-Bake Butterscotch Bars

These pretty bars are the perfect no-bake potluck desserts. They get their flavor from butterscotch pudding and crushed candy bars. Even better? You can make them ahead. If you're the planning type, make these in advance and freeze them. Just be sure to set them out 30 minutes before serving.

Cinnamon-Walnut Cracker Bars

Leave the oven off in favor of these no-bake potluck desserts. We can never resist a sweet and salty combo; this potluck dessert recipe is no exception. Chill these until firm and enjoy at room temperature.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

This all-time favorite recipe yields 60 cookies, making it a perfect potluck dessert recipe for your next neighborhood get-together. The pumpkin cookies really do melt in your mouth, so prepare for these to go quickly.

Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies

A lot of the best potluck desserts aren't gluten-free. These potluck sweets solve that problem by accommodating those with special dietary restrictions. Serve warm with whipped cream, or enjoy at room temperature.

White Chocolate-Cranberry Crispy Treats

We've taken a childhood favorite, no-bake potluck dessert and added creamy white chocolate chunks and sweet cranberries. It's a delightful twist on one of the best potluck desserts for kids and adults. Make them in advance and serve at room temperature for an extra easy treat.

Fresh Strawberry Bars

Who knew PB&J was one of the best desserts to take to a potluck? Rich peanut butter bars are topped with a layer of strawberry jam and heaps of fresh strawberries in this unbeatable potluck dessert. To make it ahead of time, wrap the bars in foil and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Top with berries and jam just before serving.

Cherry-White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maraschino cherries add a sweet blush to these white chocolate chip cookies. Their enchanting appearance makes them one of the best desserts for a potluck. For an even prettier presentation, dip the cookies in melted white chocolate.

Blueberry Slab Pie

This easy potluck dessert is baked on a baking sheet rather than a pie dish, so prep, transporting, serving, and cleanup are all a breeze. The blueberry filling has a simple sweet taste with a bit of spice, and the sugary crumb topping pulls the dessert together. Though tastier when warm, you can enjoy it at room temperature too.

Coffee and Cookie Brownies

The perfect way to wrap up any potluck party, coffee lovers will swoon over this make-ahead potluck dessert. Chewy brownies are wedged between a flaky pastry crust and melted chocolate pieces in our coffee-infused bar. Serve at room temperature and enjoy.

Orange Cream-Pop Cupcakes

Looking to get a little more creative with your potluck cake recipes? Our tasty cupcakes are as cute as a frozen pop on a stick! Save some time by using cake and pudding mixes for your batter. Then go all out with our homemade orange and cream cheese frosting that's sure to make this treat the star of the potluck table.

Oatmeal Cookies

Cinnamon-laced and packed with brown sugary goodness, these classy oatmeal cookies are one of the most delicious and easy potluck desserts for any get-together. For some sweet variations, try our oatmeal-raisin or oatmeal-chocolate chip recipes.

Lemon-Lime Bars

Try a fresh take on an easy potluck dessert with these zesty lemon-lime bars. A light sprinkling of powdered sugar adds a little sweetness to these tart bars.

Chocolate-Raspberry Drops

For an easy potluck dessert recipe that's sure to wow a crowd, go beyond the basic chocolate chip cookie by adding sweet-tart raspberries to the mix. Be sure to use frozen raspberries, so they hold their shape and don't blend into the batter. Store and serve at room temperature.

Cappuccino-Caramel Oat Bars

Sink your teeth into one of these chewy and delectable potluck sweets. The sweet and creamy caramel will invite you into these pecan-cappuccino bars, while the hearty oats and bold espresso flavor will have you reaching for more.

Cherry-Crumble Pie Bars

In the mood for a fruity dessert to take to a potluck? Try these. Zesty lemon peel adds zing to this crumbly fruit bar, while almond extract and brown sugar add extra sweetness. Your guests won't be able to put them down. Store them in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature if you make them ahead of time.

Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Get the potluck party started with spiked raspberry lemonade cupcakes! A splash of berry liqueur in a fresh, zesty lemon cake will make this potluck dessert the highlight of your next get-together. The lemon and raspberry garnish is a pretty finishing touch.

Caramel-Cashew Bars

Relive the memory of biting into your favorite old-time candy bar with these potluck sweets. Creamy caramel and cashews or roasted peanuts on a delicious shortbread cookie take you back to the good old days. Sprinkle a few marshmallows over the crust before baking for chewy sweetness. If you plan on making these ahead of time, store and serve them at room temperature.

White Chocolate Brownies

Out with the old and in with the newest and best potluck desserts. Our buttery white chocolate brownies with crunchy macadamia nuts are a delicious spin on the traditional brownie treat.