Avoid kitchen chaos: 5-ingredient desserts for Mom

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This Mother’s Day, skip the kitchen chaos and embrace simplicity with these 5-ingredient desserts that anyone can make. Not everyone is a baking pro, but that shouldn’t stop you from creating something special for mom.

Here are 13 delicious dessert recipes that require only 5 (or less) simple ingredients. From decadent chocolate treats to fruity delights, these recipes are easy to follow and require minimal effort. So, whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or just short on time, these desserts will save the day!

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Slice of lemonade pie with a pitcher of lemonade in the background.
Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Brighten up Mom’s day with a refreshingly tangy Frozen Lemonade Pie. This simple, no-fuss dessert is easy to make ahead of time and is the perfect way to celebrate her on Mother’s Day.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

M&M Chocolate Dump Cake

Treat Mom to a colorful and decadent M&M Chocolate Dump Cake that’s incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you’ll whip up a rich, satisfying dessert that’ll bring a smile to her face.
Get the Recipe: M&M Chocolate Dump Cake

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Combine two of Mom’s favorite flavors with these easy-to-make Peanut Butter and Chocolate Crescent Rolls. Store-bought crescent rolls help you create a scrumptious, gooey dessert that’s perfect for celebrating her on Mother’s Day.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Surprise Mom with these delightful Cake Mix Donuts – a simple treat that requires just a few ingredients. She’ll adore the light, fluffy texture. A perfect Mother’s Day indulgence!
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Air Fried Oreos

Light, crispy, and oh-so-delicious, these Air Fried Oreos are a fun and easy treat to make for Mom. With just a few ingredients, you’ll transform ordinary Oreos into an extraordinary dessert that she’ll absolutely love on her special day.
Get the Recipe: Air Fried Oreos

No Bake Icebox Cake

Show Mom you appreciate her with a simple, yet delicious No Bake Icebox Cake. With only a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll create a luscious dessert that’s perfect for a Mother’s Day celebration.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Icebox Cake

Cool Whip Cookies

Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Celebrate Mom with these refreshing lemon Cool Whip Cookies that have only 4 simple ingredients. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are the perfect way to show her you care, without spending hours in the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

S’mores Crescent Rolls

For a delightful twist on a classic, whip up some S’mores Crescent Rolls for Mother’s Day. With just a four ingredients, you’ll create a gooey, chocolatey marshmallow treat that’ll make Mom’s day extra sweet and special.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Crescent Rolls

Chocolate Almond Fudge

Indulge Mom’s sweet tooth with this rich and velvety Chocolate Almond Fudge. This easy-to-make 4 ingredient dessert is the perfect way to pamper her on Mother’s Day with a homemade treat she’ll adore.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Almond Fudge

Puff Pastry Cookies

Heart shaped puff pastry cookies topped with nutella and raspberries.
Puff Pastry Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

What is better for Mother’s Day than heart shaped cookies? These Puff Pastry Cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. Create an elegant dessert that’ll impress her on her special day.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Cookies

Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese

Creamy and flavorful, these Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese are a delight to make for Mom on her special day. Decorate them with your favorite sprinkles to create a delectable dessert that she’ll absolutely love.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese

Nutella Crescent Rolls

Imagine Mom’s delight when she bites into these warm, flaky Nutella Crescent Rolls. They’re simple to make with just a few ingredients, yet they deliver big on taste. Give her the gift of a deliciously indulgent breakfast or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Nutella Crescent Rolls

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Slice of chocolate cherry cake topped with cherry pie filling.
Chocolate Cherry Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make Mom a mouthwatering Chocolate Cherry Cake from a box of cake mix and can of cherry pie filling. This decadent dessert is sure to make her feel cherished and appreciated on her special day.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

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