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36 Desserts That Will Satisfy Your Sugar Craving In 15 Minutes Or Less

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

Sugar cravings can strike at anytime. And when they do, they need to be satisfied immediately. So next time one of these cravings hits and you need a sweet sugar-filled bite, whip up one of these recipes.

Guaranteed craving satisfaction, in 15 minutes or less.

1. Apple Spice Mug Cake – 2 Minutes

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Photo by Analiese Trimber

The mug cake is the lazy cook’s best friend. Learn how to make them.

2. Dunkaroo Dip – 5 Minutes

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Talk about a throwback. This imitation Dunkaroo dip is basically a delicious, edible time machine.

#SpoonTip: Check out this article for more awesome throwback foods. 

3. Grilled Pineapple S’mores – 5 Minutes

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You can make these s’mores and tell yourself they’re healthy because of the fruit. You’re welcome.

4. Chocolate Mug Cake – 5 Minutes

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Bowls are messy and overrated. Stick to mug desserts, like this one.

5. Fairy Bread Roll-Ups – 5 Minutes

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Who knew cream cheese, sprinkles, and white bread would be so dang good together? They these roll-ups for a revolutionary dessert.

6. Apple Crumble – 5 Minutes

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For when you’re too lazy to make a real apple pie. Get the recipe here.

7. Healthy Chocolate Mousse – 5 Minutes

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If you really love avocados, try mixing them with chocolate and eating them for dessert.

8. Pumpkin Spice Donuts – 5 Minutes

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Pumpkin spice donuts may be basic, but pumpkin spice donuts certainly aren’t.

9. Red Velvet Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches – 5 Minutes

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A dessert that combines red velvet cake, Oreos, and ice cream? Yes please.

10. Vegan Cookie Dough – 5 Minutes

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Photo by Megan Schellong

You can eat as much of this cookie dough as you want, and no one can tell you that you’ll get salmonella from raw eggs.

13. Nutella-Stuffed Ice Cream Donut – 6 Minutes

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If you’re in the mood to make some food porn, whip up this epic dessert.

14. Deconstructed Apple Cinnamon Pie – 7 Minutes

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Everyone love apple pie, but not many of us love how much times it takes to make. Try this easy personal pie-in-a-jar instead.

15. Nutella Milkshake – 7 Minutes

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Why eat your Nutella when you can drink it? Get this super simple milkshake recipe.

16. Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs – 7 Minutes

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Food just tastes better on a stick. It’s science, and these kabobs prove it.

17. Rice Krispies Donut Bark – 10 Minutes

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If you’re ever in dire need of a sugar rush, try making this amazing bark.

18. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Blender Muffins – 10 Minutes

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These little muffins are delicious and totally guilt-free. Suitable for both breakfast and dessert.

19. Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, & Brie Grilled Cheese – 10 Minutes

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Grilled cheese for dessert is a truly revolutionary concept. Experience it for yourself.

20. Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries – 10 Minutes

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Photo by Clare Beatty

Don’t go to the Cheesecake Factory. Make these homemade mini cheesecakes instead.

21. Brownie Parfait – 10 Minutes

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Layers upon layers of fudgy brownies and creamy Cool Whip. Learn how to make it here.

22. Cannoli Dip – 10 Minutes

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The only thing better than an actual cannoli? A deconstructed one. Thank us later.

23. S’mores Panini – 10 Minutes

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Trade in your flimsy graham crackers for some warm, toasty bread for an all-new s’mores experience.

24. Milky Way Melts – 12 Minutes

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Putting candy bars inside of cookies? That’s something we’re all over. Get the recipe.

25. Caramelized Nectarines With Bacon – 12 Minutes

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If it’s covered in ice cream and bacon, it really can’t be bad.

26. Crepes – 12 Minutes

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Too broke to fly to France? Make these super easy crepes instead. We recommend stuffing them with Nutella and fresh fruit.

27. Ritz Cracker Rolos – 13 Minutes

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This combo of your favorite childhood cracker and these sweet candies will blow your mind. Try it.

28. Chocolate-Covered Coconut Macaroons – 14 Minutes

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Gluten-free cookies with only 2 ingredients, covered in chocolate. These macaroons will blow you away.

29. Mini Cheesecake Cookie Sandwiches – 14 Minutes

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Easy, peasy, cheesy. Get the recipe here.

30. Nutella Peanut Butter Lava Cake – 15 Minutes

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This molten lava cake is definitely NSFW. But that’s what makes it so great.

31. Chocolate-Drizzled Fruit Kabobs – 15 Minutes

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Like we said earlier, food is better on sticks. Especially when it’s covered in chocolate. Find the recipe here.

32. Cake Mix Cookies – 15 Minutes

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When you can’t decide whether you want cake or cookies, these are what you need to make.

33. S’mores Krispie Treats – 15 Minutes

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Your regular old Rice Krispie Treats just got a major upgrade. Get the recipe.

34. Peanut Butter Cookies – 15 Minutes

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These cookies are for serious peanut butter-lovers only.

35. Chocolate Peanut Butter Puppy Chow – 15 Minutes

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This stuff is way too good to feed to a dog.

36. Oreo Bars – 15 Minutes

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Everyone likes Oreos, and everyone likes these super easy no-bake Oreo bars.

Rebecca is editorial director of Colgate's chapter of Spoon. She loves having an excuse to spend even more time thinking about food. Usually, she can be found scrolling through baking blogs, listening to bad pop-punk music from the early 2000s, or looking for golden retrievers to pet.