Jul 13 2026

Sweets Tray Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Sweets Tray Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cookies

Decorative Toppings

Method

Cookies

  1. 1

    Prep the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugars

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cookies

    Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

  7. 7

    Cool

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Brownies

  1. 8

    Prep the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

  2. 9

    Melt Butter

    In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated and brown sugars.

  3. 10

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.

  4. 11

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually stir this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.

  5. 12

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

  6. 13

    Bake the Brownies

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  7. 14

    Cool and Cut

    Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Fudge

  1. 15

    Prep the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. 16

    Melt Chocolate

    In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth.

  3. 17

    Add Flavorings

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

  4. 18

    Pour into Dish

    Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.

  5. 19

    Chill

    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

  6. 20

    Cut and Serve

    Once firm, cut into squares and serve.

Decorative Toppings

  1. 21

    Get Creative

    Top the cookies, brownies, and fudge with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes as desired.

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