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Best bake sale recipes

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

Introducing the bake-sale saviour. Chewy, chocolatey cookies are so much easier when they can be patted down into one big pan and cut into bars. Get the recipe:Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

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Blueberry-Ginger Muffins

Kyle’s mom is already bringing banana muffins, so try these blueberry-ginger babies instead. Ginger is an antioxidant, so you’re basically stopping gross school germs in their tracks here. Get the recipe:Blueberry-Ginger Muffins

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Maple Fudge

You’re just three ingredients away from this melt-in-your-mouth fudge. Hi, butter, whipping cream and maple syrup. Get the recipe:Maple Fudge

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Salted Brown Butter Puffed Rice Treats

Turns out you’ve been making these wrong your whole life. Here’s how to make it rightt: Let the melted butter get nutty and brown, then add salt. These are better than all the rest. Get the recipe:Salted Brown Butter Puffed Rice Treats

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Chocolate Pretzel Granola Bars

Look at you making your own granola bars. They really don’t require a lot of effort, and with sweet chocolate and salty pretzels up to bat, they’ll be a home run at that bake sale. Get the recipe:Chocolate Pretzel Granola Bars

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White Chocolate Crunch

If you’re looking to outshine the other parents at the bake sale, may we suggest these addictive little bites? It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty, with a silky white chocolate body that’s riddled with pretzels, potato chips, toffee and a hint of lemon zest for good measure. Get the recipe:White Chocolate Crunch

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Tahini Cookies

Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds and is school-safe. You probably met over a grain bowl, but give tahini a try in your baking. It makes a soft and mild cookie that’s just a little bit salty (and not because its mad at anyone). Get the recipe:Tahini Cookies

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Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Hands up if you like baking. Well, lucky you, these squishy, cream-filled cookies are delicious—but you’ve got to work for them. We’re definitely throwing our money down for these guys. Get the recipe:Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies

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Rocky Road Brownies

Sinking your teeth into a fudgy brownie is the best. Imagine that sweet treat topped with toasted mallows. Yeah, we did that. Get the recipe:Rocky Road Brownies

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Cinnamon Toast Kettle Corn

Salty-sweet kettle corn is something you just can’t stop munching. Pack it up in individual baggies and watch it all disappear. Get the recipe:Cinnamon Toast Kettle Corn

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S’mores Faux Ice Cream Sandwiches

OK, but who says you actually have to “bake” for a bake sale? Here’s your cheater method: Store-bought bakery cookies sandwiching marshmallow fluff that’s been mixed with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips. You’re welcome. Get the recipe:S’mores Faux Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Cranberry and White Chocolate Squares

Squares rule because they’re easy to make, a breeze to dole out and are always delicious. In this case, it's a blondie base that’s got cranberries and white chocolate chunks sprinkled throughout. If you’re feeling wild, get in there with some dark chocolate, too. Get the recipe:Cranberry and White Chocolate Squares

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Big Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Raisin Cookies

This recipe yields 75 cookies, meaning you can make enough for this week’s bake sale then stash the rest of the dough, portioned into logs in the freezer, for when the next bake sale creeps up—or for those late-night cookie cravings. We like to call it Cookies on Demand. Get the recipe:Big Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Raisin Cookies

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Double Lemon Bars

Check out this silky citrus layer that’s hanging out on a buttery base, dusted with icing sugar and decorated with candied lemon for extra pizazz. How do you like those lemons? Yeah, we thought you’d like that. Get the recipe:Double Lemon Bars

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Raspberry Sweetheart Cookies

If you’re a minimal-effort baker (this is a safe space, it’s OK), these heart-shaped cookies are for you. Puff pastry, jam and sugar. That’s it. Get the recipe:Raspberry Sweetheart Cookies

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The Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookie

There’s a lot going on in these chocolate morsels—a lot of good stuff. Allow us to elaborate: A fudgy brownie-like cookie base + dried cherries + white chocolate chunks + chocolate chunks. Go forth and make these, please. Get the recipe:The Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookie

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Cheddar and Bacon Scones

With all those sweets, it’s nice to break it up with a little savoury. A flakey, cheesy and bacon-y biscuit is the perfect solution. Get the recipe:Cheddar and Bacon Scones

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Blueberry Hand Pies

If you’re looking to stand out against a sea of cookies and muffins, these hand pies are looking at you. Get the recipe:Blueberry Hand Pies

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Cheesy Gold Star Crackers

Gold star goes to you for making your own crackers. Who even are you and can we be your friend? Get the recipe:Cheesy Gold Star Crackers

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Old-Fashioned Cake Donut Rings and Holes

Looking for a weekend project? Say hello to these fried donuts. Alternatively, you could drive to your local bakery and shop for fried dough there. Get the recipe:Old-Fashioned Cake Donut Rings and Holes

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FAQs

What is the best selling item at a bake sale? ›

What sells best at bake sales? Cupcakes, brownies, and cookies are always winners, but any small, portable baked items are good bake sale ideas. Note that bake sale cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and muffins are easier to package and sell by the piece than are cakes and pies.

How do you make the most money at a bake sale? ›

Make the goods.
  1. You could bake the items yourself and this is usually the cheapest way. Divide the baking between many members, if possible.
  2. Alternatively, buy them from a local bakery or shop. This is particularly effective if people don't usually have access to such goods, such as at a high school.

What is the number one rule of baking? ›

#1 Read through the recipe

Make sure to quickly skim the recipe before you start baking to understand the general flow and key steps. You can even make notes on the recipe or highlight key points to help you along.

What is the best selling thing of all time? ›

The all-time best-selling product in human history in terms of volume is wheat. The longest continuously operating consumer goods company in the world has produced paper products for over 1,250 years.

What is the best product to sell these days? ›

50 Top Trending Products to Sell Online At Your Ecommerce & Dropshipping Store in 2024
  • LED Submersible Lights.
  • Scented Candles.
  • Beanies.
  • Portable Projector.
  • Bluetooth Speaker.
  • Smart Watch.
  • Temporary Tattoos.
  • Bookends.
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How many items should you sell at a bake sale? ›

If you just want to go round the neighbourhood, then you will need around 50-70 treats. For a class sale, around 15-40. For a whole school sale, around 100-150. Also, don't forget—if it's not a bake sale and more of baking orders, get all the orders in first!

What should you charge at a bake sale? ›

Try to keep items priced at even dollar amounts, like $2, $5, or more, instead of pricing at $1.50. Get comparable rates. Once you have your menu planned, go around town and see how local bakeries and grocery stores price similar items. Don't be afraid to go a little higher.

What should prices be for a bake sale? ›

Try to keep items priced at $1, $2, $5 or more instead of pricing items at $1.50. Once you have your menu planned, go around town and see what local bakeries and grocery stores price similar items for. Your prices should be the same.

What is the golden rule of baking? ›

Martha Stewart's Best Baking Tips. "My golden rule for baking is make it cold and bake it hot," she said.

Why do we bake at 350? ›

The Maillard reaction is known to happen at some point between 300° and 350°. Because ovens often fluctuate (or are incorrectly calibrated) a setting of 350° essentially ensures that the browning temperature is reached. Read: It's a clever way to make sure that all of those glorious flavors are formed.

What is the golden rule in baking explain? ›

Basically, all you need to know about baking is that the longer you mix a dough or batter, the stronger the gluten, and the more gluten, the better the chew. But you don't want the same chew from a beautiful cake as you would a baguette, so you minimise the development of gluten by not over-working the dough or batter.

What cake sells the most? ›

Some of the most popular cake flavors in America include chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, carrot, and lemon. These flavors are widely enjoyed and can be found in bakeries and homes across the country.

What is trending in baked goods? ›

Plant-based bakeries have begun popping up all over, offering vegan versions of many different bakery product types, from breads to croissants and cupcakes. The demand for gluten-free substitutes has also markedly increased, and bakeries are meeting the needs of customers who are gluten-intolerant and celiac.

How much should I charge for a dozen homemade cookies? ›

When pricing homemade cookies to sell, you should look at local sellers and see how much they ask for. Many simple cookies sell for between $2.00 and $5.00 each, but it's not uncommon to see a dozen cookies cost $55 or more depending on the time and ingredients that went into making them.

What do bakeries sell most of? ›

Best selling bread items
  • White dinner rolls.
  • Vienna loaf.
  • Cob loaf.
  • Bread rolls.
  • Hot dog buns.
  • Sourdough and Artisan loaves.
  • Breadsticks.
  • Croissants.

How much does the average bake sale make? ›

A successful bake sale can raise anywhere from $500-$1000.

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