12 Simple Desserts for Anyone Who Loves Nuts
There’s something incredibly satisfying about adding nuts to a dessert. Beyond just a great crunch, they bring an earthy richness that balances out sweetness perfectly—whether it’s toasted pecans in a classic pie, buttery macadamias in a soft cookie, or a rich chocolate-hazelnut blend. If you love that flavor combination, these 12 straightforward recipes are the perfect excuse to skip the plain bakes and try something with a bit more texture.
Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies
Chewy, chocolatey, and warm with a delicious walnut crunch, these cookies have it all! When you like a little nutty balance to the sweetness of a classic chocolate chip, these Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies are the perfect cookies to try!
Brazil Nut Snowball Cookies
Brazil Nut Snowball Cookies are quick & easy shortbread-like cookies made of butter and ground nuts. They are rich, light, and crumbly with a wonderfully nutty flavor that just melts in your mouth. Round & covered with powdered sugar they, do indeed, look like little snowballs. Perfect for Christmas, weddings, or any time of year.
Apple Walnut Cake
Apple Walnut Cake is a moist snack cake with apples and walnuts in every bite. It’s one of the best apple recipes to make during the apple picking season. This cake is so full of flavor that no frosting is needed. A simple dusting powdered sugar will do.
Baklava Bites
Here’s an easy baklava recipe to get that signature flavor without too much effort: baklava bites! They’re easy to whip up using purchased phyllo dough.
Chocolate Walnut Fudge
This creamy, old-fashioned Chocolate Walnut Fudge is one of our favorite homemade candy recipes to make and share, especially at the holidays. It’s my favorite ultra smooth and rich fudge base with plenty of walnuts mixed in.
Crockpot Peanut Clusters
Crockpot peanut clusters combine salty dry roasted peanuts, creamy peanut butter, butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips in this easy candy recipe that everyone loves!
Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars
These Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars have it all. They are soft and crunchy, salty and sweet. They are the perfect treat you need to try!
Homemade Peanut Brittle Candy
Old-Fashioned Homemade Peanut Brittle is a crispy, crunchy homemade candy loaded with roasted peanuts in a buttery, sweet candy coating. It’s the best peanut brittle EVER and perfect for homemade gift-giving. Be sure to check out the video in the recipe box to see me demonstrate how it’s done!
Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie
With a flaky, buttery crust and rich filling, this Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie is a state favorite, especially on Derby Day! It’s amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!
Nutty Keto Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These gluten free and keto Jam Thumbprint Cookies are soft inside with a crispy nut coating and sweet raspberry jam filling. They’re a lovely addition to a holiday cookie platter, and are also perfect for a sweet treat any time of year.
Candy Corn Salted Nutrolls
These Candy Corn Salted Nut Roll Bars are a fun Fall treat. If you love candy corn, Salted Nut Roll Candy Bars or Payday Bars…you’ll go nutty for these candy corn peanut bars! Layers of sweet & salty goodness in each and every bite.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a quick no-bake treat made with 5 ingredients. Sweet Medjool dates are filled with peanut butter, dipped in chocolate, and sprinkled with peanuts. They are gluten-free and ideal for snacking or gifting.
