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Easy Treat Recipes for When You’re Stuck at Home

April 19, 2020 By Alli Leave a Comment

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Easy treat recipes for when you’re stuck at home! Because life at home right now just needs a treat every now and then. Make the best of your quarantine with easy treat recipes!

Most of us are spending a lot of time with family and trying to stay positive while navigating the uncertainty in the world around us. And some of us are eating a lot of dessert, like chocolate chip cookies and marshmallow dream bars. haha It’s a difficult time for many as we’re trying to stay safe and healthy while keeping our mental health in check as well!

A great way to do that is by heading to the kitchen and making easy treats with the family.

More than 20 easy treat recipes to make while you are stuck at home!

Treats have always been a way for me to show people I love them and also feel comfort. Probably because I grew up with a mom who did the same thing. Treats bring joy and a little more joy is exactly what we all need right now. 

So, now it’s time to pick a treat or two from this list and get in the kitchen! Chances are you have the ingredients for some of these treats just sitting around. If not, these recipes require few ingredients that can be easily found at your grocery store. Enjoy these 20 easy treat recipes for when you’re stuck at home!

Easy Treat Recipes for When You’re Stuck at Home

1

Lunchroom Peanut Butter Bars

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Remember those decadent peanut butter bars in the elementary school lunchroom back in the day? This recipe makes a bar that tastes just like those! Peanut butter bars were my favorite dessert in elementary school.

2

Classic No Bake Cookies

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What used to be a perfect Sunday treat quickly turned into a perfect any-day-of-the-week treat since we were all told to stay home. I may or may not have eaten a double batch of these when I was pregnant with my second child.

3

Raspberry Floats

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We usually make these in the summertime, but they're just too good not to make all year round! You'll love how easy they are, not to mention pretty and delicious.

4

Scotcheroos

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This is the dessert I count on at my family's Christmas party. It's a wonderfully chew peanut butter treat with a layer of chocolate and butterscotch on top. Pretty amazing and so easy to make!

5

Funfetti Krispy Treats

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If you love rice krispies treats and funfetti desserts, you're going to love this little fusion! It looks like a party and tastes like a party. plus they're nice and easy to make.

6

No Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Cookies

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This right here is one of the most popular recipes on the site and for good reason! Minimal ingredients, the treat takes minutes to make and minutes to cool, and they're SO good.

7

Copycat Wendy’s Frosty

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If you haven't made a copycat version of a Wendy's frosty, you're going to love just how easy this recipe is and how much it tastes like the original!

8

Dipped Oreos for Any Occasion

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I'm all about a dipped oreo all year round! They double as an activity and a treat because of the fun experience it is to dip and decorate them. You can find all kinds of colors of candy melts to dip them in!

9

Butterbeer Freeze

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Harry Potter always brings me joy, especially when I have a themed dessert while I'm watching one of the movies! Imagine the delicious flavor of butterbeer from Honeydukes in a milkshake-like form and you've got this tasty recipe.

10

White Chocolate Crispies

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I was introduced to this recipe when my husband and I were engaged. His mom made them for a holiday party and I immediately became obsessed with the little buggers. White chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, and rice krispies cereal. Yum!

11

Indoor S’mores

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This is my go-to recipe when we bring dinner to neighbors or need a treat for a group gathering. Everybody loves these chewy, gooey bars. The heart and soul of these fellas is Golden Grahams cereal!

12

Orange Julius (Just Like the Mall!)

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There was nothing quite like the feeling of being able to buy an Orange Julius at the mall. It was a big deal to get such a treat! This is a fun recipe to make with the family and it will probably spark a conversation about yesteryear.

13

Lucky Charms Treats

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This is one of those recipes that ended up being such a wonderful experiment with my mom and sisters. Lucky Charms in rice krispies form is kind of amazing. Dip those in some white chocolate and you're at a whole new level of delicious!

14

The Best Caramel Popcorn Ever

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Your next movie night needs this popcorn recipe! I make it every year for my family's camping trip and everybody looks forward to it. The recipe makes a wonderful amount so you can save it for snacking on all week long!

15

Butterbeer Krispy Treats

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Another Harry Potter-themed treat that everyone will love! Butterbeer was meant to be made included in rice krispies treats. These lovelies are so good!

16

S’mores Milkshake

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I love a good milkshake and love the flavors of s'mores. It only seemed right to fuse those two treats together and make this wonderful blend! This is one of my favorite milkshakes ever.

17

Candy Rainbow Bark

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Just looking at this picture is making me smile! What a fun treat to make, especially if it's been a harder day than most during your time at home. Rainbow colors instantly bring joy!

18

Peanut Butter Buckeye Pretzel Bites

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Imagine a peanut butter ball squished between two pretzels then dipped in chocolate. Yep, that's these babies and they're the perfect little treat for a quarantine! Can you imagine the fantastic crunch and combination of salty and sweet? Yum!

19

Easy Microwave Caramel Corn

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Having a movie night? You're only five minutes away from a super easy movie-night treat!

20

Puppy Chow (aka Muddy Buddies)

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I could eat Puppy Chow every single day of my life. This easy recipe is always a goody! Another great treat for movie night or to package up for a friend!

More than 20 easy treat recipes to make while you are stuck at home!

Looking for easy dinner ideas for your quarantine time at home? We love making meals like Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Caesar Sandwiches, and Easy Spaghetti Bake! 

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Alli is the food blogger and photographer behind Cupcake Diaries. Nestled in Northern Utah with her four young boys, hubby, and a full pantry, she loves baking all kinds of treats as well as quick and easy meals for her family. What started out as sharing a few recipes with family members here and there soon turned into a full-functioning recipe blog with readers from all around the world! Alli is a full-time mom who enjoys music, holidays, and spending time with her family.
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