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Favorite Family Reunion Desserts

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A collection of easy homemade dessert recipes including classic peach cobbler, chocolate chip cookies, and lemon bars that everyone will love at your next family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • For the Classic Peach Cobbler: Fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or frozen, thawed)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk (whole or 2%, room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Chocolate Chip Cookies: 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • For the Lemon Bars: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peach Cobbler: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss sliced peaches with ½ cup granulated sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Let sit.
  2. Mix 1 cup flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in ½ cup milk and ⅓ cup melted butter until smooth but thick.
  3. Pour peaches into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread batter over peaches. Bake 35-40 minutes until topping is golden and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.
  4. Make the Chocolate Chip Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk 2¼ cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  5. Beat 1 cup softened butter with ¾ cup brown sugar and ⅓ cup granulated sugar until creamy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, then 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients, mix until combined. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers soft. Cool on wire racks.
  8. Whip Up the Lemon Bars: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine 1¾ cups flour and ⅔ cup powdered sugar. Cut in ¾ cup cold cubed butter until coarse crumbs.
  9. Press crust into greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  10. Whisk 4 eggs, 1½ cups granulated sugar, ⅓ cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest.
  11. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and slice.

Notes

Keep ingredients at room temperature for even mixing. Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking. Chilling cookie dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading. Let desserts cool properly to meld flavors. For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour blends and dairy-free butter or coconut yogurt for lactose intolerance. Peach cobbler can be made in a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours as an alternative method.

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