5-ingredient desserts to make for mom

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Don’t be intimidated by complex recipes, these 15 easy 5-ingredient (or less!) desserts will show Mom how much you care. These recipes are sure to impress without overwhelming you with a laundry list of ingredients.

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

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

M&M Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate dump cake topped with M&Ms and chocolate chips on a red and white plate with a scoop of ice cream.
M&M Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

peanut butter chocolate rolls cut open to show the filling.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

Air Fried Oreos

Biscuit stuffed with an oreo broken in half to show insides.
Air Fried Oreos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

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

No Bake Icebox Cake

Icebox cake with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries on a pink plate.
Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

S’mores Crescent Rolls

S'mores Crescent Rolls on a plate drizzled with chocolate.
S’mores Crescent Rolls. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

Plate of chocolate almond fudge stacked with chocolate chips and almonds scattered around.
Chocolate Almond Fudge. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

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

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

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries sprinkled with chocolate shavings and arranged on a cutting board.
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Give Mom a unique and delicious treat with Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. These easy bite-sized delights will make her Mother’s Day celebration even more special.
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Nutella Mug Cake

Nutella mug cake topped with raspberries and whipped cream.
Nutella Mug Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Satisfy Mom’s chocolate cravings with a warm, gooey Nutella Mug Cake that takes mere minutes to make. This simple, indulgent dessert will make her feel extra special on Mother’s Day.
Get the Recipe: Nutella Mug Cake

Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese

Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese stacked up on a cutting board.
Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

Three nutella crescent rolls on a plate drizzled with chocolate.
Nutella Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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

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