28 Indulgent Black Friday Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Cravings

Nothing kicks off the holiday season quite like Black Friday. After scoring phenomenal deals and navigating the bustling crowds, there’s nothing I crave more than diving into some truly indulgent desserts.

Whether you’re celebrating with family or having a friendsgiving after a shopping spree, these sweet treats are bound to satisfy every craving.

Here are my top 28 Indulgent Black Friday Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Cravings. They’re perfect for unwinding and indulging after a long day of holiday shopping, and trust me, one taste of these and you'll be hooked.

1. Decadent Chocolate Fudge Brownies

These brownies are the epitome of indulgence, with a rich and gooey center that’s positively addictive.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
2. Melt the butter and mix with sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then slowly incorporate the flour.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
6. Let cool before slicing into squares.

2. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars

These bars combine the creaminess of cheesecake with the warming flavors of pumpkin spice, ideal for the season.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter, then press into a 9x13-inch pan.
3. Mix cream cheese, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
4. Pour over the crust and bake for about 45 minutes.
5. Allow to cool and refrigerate before slicing into bars.

3. Salted Caramel Apple Pie

A twist on the classic apple pie with a layer of rich, salted caramel.

Ingredients:

• 1 double-crust pie dough
• 6 cups thinly sliced apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Mix apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, add the apple filling, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
4. Top with the second crust, seal, and cut slits for steam.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
6. Cool before serving.

4. Classic Pecan Pie

A Southern staple with a deliciously gooey center and crunchy pecan topping.

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Stir in pecans and pour the mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake for about 50-55 minutes until set.
5. Cool completely before serving.

5. Gingerbread Trifle

A layered dessert with moist gingerbread cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped cream.

Ingredients:

• 1 gingerbread cake mix
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 cups milk
• 2 boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Bake gingerbread cake according to package directions, adding molasses.
2. Once cooled, cut into cubes.
3. Whisk milk and pudding mix until thickened.
4. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Layer gingerbread cubes, pudding, and whipped cream in a trifle dish.
6. Refrigerate before serving.

6. Cranberry Bliss Bars

A festive treat loaded with white chocolate and tart cranberries, inspired by everyone's favorite coffee shop bars.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
2. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
5. Spread batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

7. Eggnog Bread Pudding

This bread pudding is rich and custardy with a festive eggnog flavor.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cubed brioche bread
• 2 cups eggnog
• 1 cup milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Arrange the bread cubes in the dish.
3. Whisk together eggnog, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
4. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down to soak.
5. Drizzle with melted butter.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
7. Let cool slightly before serving.

8. S'mores Bars

All the gooey goodness of s'mores in an easy-to-make bar form.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large Hershey’s chocolate bars
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar.
3. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
4. Layer with chocolate bars and top with marshmallows.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
6. Cool before cutting into squares.

9. Red Velvet Cupcakes

Moist and velvety red cupcakes topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with liners.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Add oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
4. Mix until smooth and fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely before frosting.

10. Maple Pecan Tart

A nutty and sweet tart that's perfect for fall celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made tart shell
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Stir in pecans and pour into tart shell.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
5. Cool before slicing.

11. Chocolate Mousse

Silky smooth and rich, this chocolate mousse is the perfect after-dinner treat.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler.
2. Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.
3. Slowly add melted chocolate to yolk mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract to soft peaks.
5. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
6. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the mousse.
7. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

12. Lemon Bars

A burst of citrus flavor in every bite with a buttery shortbread base.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
2. Mix softened butter, 2 cups flour, and powdered sugar to form a dough.
3. Press dough into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
4. Beat eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup flour.
5. Pour over baked crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
6. Cool and dust with powdered sugar before cutting.

13. Chocolate Peppermint Bark

An easy yet impressive treat that’s perfect for gifting or munching.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 12 oz white chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and spread evenly on the sheet, then chill until set.
3. Melt the white chocolate, stir in peppermint extract, and spread over the dark chocolate.
4. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
5. Chill until completely set and break into pieces.

14. Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Delicate, buttery cookies filled with a sweet raspberry jam.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add almond flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract.
4. Roll out dough and cut with a round cookie cutter, then cut a small shape out of the center of half the cookies.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Cool and sandwich whole cookies with jam, topping with cut-out cookies.

15. Tiramisu

Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone come together in this classic Italian dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur
• 6 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 16 oz mascarpone cheese
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 ladyfingers
• Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions:

1. Mix coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
2. Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
3. Add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
4. Whip heavy cream and vanilla extract to stiff peaks.
5. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
6. Dip ladyfingers into coffee mixture and layer in a dish.
7. Spread mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers and repeat layers.
8. Chill for at least 4 hours and dust with cocoa powder before serving.

16. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

For all the cookie dough lovers out there, these truffles are a dream come true.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 12 oz dark chocolate, melted

Instructions:

1. Mix butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
2. Add flour and sweetened condensed milk, mix until smooth.
3. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
4. Roll mixture into balls and freeze for 1 hour.
5. Dip in melted chocolate and let set.

17. Maple Glazed Donuts

These homemade donuts are light, fluffy, and drenched in a sweet maple glaze.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
5. Roll dough and cut into donuts.
6. Fry until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Mix powdered sugar and maple syrup for glaze.
8. Dip warm donuts in glaze.

18. Mocha Cupcakes

Get your caffeine fix with these rich, coffee-infused chocolate cupcakes.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Mocha frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with liners.
2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix coffee, milk, oil, vanilla extract, sugar, and eggs.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until smooth.
5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool and frost.

19. Banana Foster Bread

A blend of classic banana bread flavors with a hint of rum and caramel.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar.
3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and rum.
4. Mix in mashed bananas.
5. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
6. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined.
7. Pour into loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
8. Cool before slicing.

20. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

A romantic and easy-to-make treat that's always a hit.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh strawberries
• 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 4 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler.
3. Dip strawberries in the chocolate, letting excess drip off.
4. Place on parchment paper to set.
5. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the strawberries once set.

21. Caramel Popcorn

Sweet, crunchy, and utterly addictive, caramel popcorn is a perfect snack.

Ingredients:

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Place popcorn in a large bowl.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
4. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.
5. Pour over popcorn, stirring to coat.
6. Bake on a lined baking sheet at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Cool and break into pieces.

22. Black Forest Cake

Layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream come together in this German classic.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cans tart cherries, drained
• 1/4 cup kirsch (cherry brandy), optional
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Beat in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add boiling water and mix well; the batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely on wire racks.
7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
8. Mix cherries with kirsch if using.
9. Assemble the cake by layering chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
10. Decorate with more whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

23. Peanut Butter Blossoms

Classic cookies with a peanut butter base and a Hershey's Kiss on top.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
• 48 Hershey's Kisses

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth.
3. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, beat until fluffy.
4. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, and gradually add to the butter mixture.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
7. Place on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
8. Immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into each cookie.
9. Cool completely on wire racks.

24. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

A creamy Italian dessert flavored with real vanilla bean and topped with berries.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
• Fresh berries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour milk into a bowl and sprinkle gelatin over it, allowing it to bloom for 5 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, vanilla bean pod, and seeds.
3. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves—do not boil.
4. Remove from heat and discard the vanilla bean pod.
5. Stir in gelatin mixture until fully dissolved.
6. Pour into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
7. Serve with fresh berries.

25. Almond Joy Bars

A homemade version of the beloved candy bar that’s sure to please.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 whole almonds
• 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

1. Mix coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
2. Shape coconut mixture into small rectangles and press an almond on top of each.
3. Freeze bars for 1 hour.
4. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler.
5. Dip each bar into melted chocolate, covering completely.
6. Place on parchment paper to set.

26. Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Bite-sized cheesecakes with an Oreo base and filled with rich cream cheese.

Ingredients:

• 24 Oreo cookies
• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Place an Oreo cookie in each liner.
3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in sour cream.
6. Spoon the mixture over the Oreo cookies.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until set.
8. Cool completely and refrigerate before serving.

27. Cinnamon Roll Cookies

All the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll bundled into a delightful cookie.

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then gradually add flour mixture.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
6. Roll up the dough tightly and slice into 1/2 inch rounds.
7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
8. Cool completely before serving.

28. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

These cookies are loaded with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beat until smooth.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, and gradually add to the butter mixture.
5. Stir in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool on wire racks.

Conclusion

And there you have it! These 28 Indulgent Black Friday Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Cravings are sure to make your holiday season a little sweeter. Whether you try just one or indulge in several, you’re in for a treat. Enjoy and happy baking!