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17 Sweets to Make When Your PMS Is Too Much to Handle

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at New Paltz chapter.

Ladies, many of us know PMS is pretty exhausting. The bloating, the mood swings, the cramps… who really wants to deal with those every month, am I right? If PMS forcing you to stay in tonight, here are a few sweet treats to cure your period blues that you can make right at home.

1. Microwave Chocolate Cake

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Simple and fast. Recipe here.

2. Snickerdoodle Loaf

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So much sugary goodness, so little time. Learn how to make it here.

3. Booze-Infused Fruit Salad

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For that extra kick to help cure those cramps. Wanna make a batch of your own? Click here.

4. French Toast

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A classic sweet treat. Bonus: it only take five minutes to make.

5. Chia and Flaxseed Oatmeal

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For a warm, vegan-friendly sweet treat, check out this recipe.

6. No-Bake Salted Caramel Truffles

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If I could, I would live off of these forever. Learn how to make them here.

7. Deep Fried Tequila Shots

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This is basically an alcohol-infused zeppole, AKA the sweet of your dreams. Here’s the recipe.

8. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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Chocolate and peanut butter, the pair that will never let you down.

9. Homemade Thin Mints

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Let’s be real, Girl Scouts: homemade always beats purchased cookies. Learn how to make your own homemade batch of these classic cookies.

10. Cinnamon Buns

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The best days always start out with a sweet breakfast treat.

11. Apple Pie Cups

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Apples with a nutty twist. Here’s how you can make them.

12. Cannoli

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A dessert the Roman gods would approve of. Here’s a 20-minute recipe.

13. Cinnamon Honey Sweet Potatoes

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These are definitely not your average french fries. Find out how to cook them here.

14. Chocolate Bacon Bark

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Check this recipe out when you’re craving a salty and sweet dessert.

15. Cinnamon, Ginger & Brown Sugar Baked Grapefruit

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Fruity and sugary, this sweet treat is a great pick-me-up from fatigue and will give you energy for the day. Here’s how to make it.

16. Pumpkin Cake In A Mug

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Missing the winter holidays? Here’s a quick recipe that will satisfy your festive cravings.

17. Slutty Brownies

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These ultra-slutty brownies could put you in a sugar coma, but it’s definitely worth it. Here’s how you can make some to cure the worst of your PMS.

Hi, I'm Jen!
SUNY New Paltz Junior
Journalism Major, minor in Film and Video Studies
Avid cat and food lover :)