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In this post, I’ll share with you 16 of the best graduation party dessert ideas that will make your big day extra special!
Graduation Party Dessert Ideas
1. Diploma Cookies Using Pirouette
Honestly! What a creative way to put Pirouette cookies to use! This graduation party dessert idea does not take a lot of effort at all since all you need are red ribbons and the cookies themselves. If you’re running short on time for your graduation party, this is a great last-minute dessert idea to consider!
2. Grad Party Treats: Cake Pops
Who doesn’t love cake pops!? Especially ones with adorable faces and graduation caps on them! Check out your local cake shops to see if they provide custom cake pop design services. If not, Youtube university should have tons of DIY cake pop videos available for you to freely consume, lol!
Learn how to make graduation cake pops with Brianne here
3. Adorable Donut Wall
Donut walls are honestly PERFECT for every occasion! Baby shower, engagement party, birthday celebrations, graduation parties…. you name it. They’re not only aesthetically-pleasing but also a super creative and convenient way to serve desserts to your party guests.
BTW, You can find these donut display walls on Amazon or Etsy
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4. Candy Buffet Ideas
Want to leave an impression on your party guests? Incorporate some funny college puns! Are you a book worm (candy worms) or smarty pants (Smarties)? Get creative with it and impress your guests with your quick pun jokes.
5. Milk & Cookies
Milk and cookies at a graduation party? YES, PLEASE! Graduation means stepping into adulthood and entering into the real world, but who says that grown adults can’t indulge in some delicious childhood treats. Plus, this is probably one of the most pocket-friendly graduation party treats ideas you can find.
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6. Popsicle Champagne Bar
Since most graduation parties take place in the summertime, these refreshing popsicle champagnes are a perfect way to quench your thirst and spice up the party!
I’ve got to say. Besides peanut butter and jelly, there is really no better duo than popsicles and sparkling champagne!
7. Graduation Party Dessert Buffet
Graduation party desserts don’t have to be fancy at all! Head to Target or Costco and grab some party-size snacks and candies. As long as you display them nicely in glass jars and containers, I’m sure your party guests would love them and devour them all within minutes, haha!
8. Graduation Cap Cupcake Topper
Cupcake Toppers make life a million times easier! No need to recreate complicated designs with icing. With just a few dollars, you can find these adorable cupcake toppers on Etsy, Amazon, or your local party store. Or you can simply create these toppers yourself!
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9. Handmade Graduation Cookies
If you have extra time on your hands, challenge yourself to DIY some graduation-themed cookies! For example, these smiling graduate cookies by Hungry Happenings.
No matter how they turn out (hopefully good… and edible haha) I’m sure your party guests will all be pleasantly surprised when they find out that you’ve spent your precious time handmaking these cookies!
10. Dessert Nacho Bar
Oooo! Dessert nacho bar?! If you’ve never heard of this dessert idea before, don’t worry, this is my first time as well haha!
This dessert nacho bar will honestly be such a great complement to your savory nacho bar (if you plan on serving non-dessert food at your grad party). And I’m sure your party guests will have so much fun DIY-ing their own creative dessert nacho concoctions ????
11. S’mores Bar
S’mores bars are perfect for grad parties hosted during those romantic breezy summer nights. No need to start a fire pit or bonfire from scratch, you can either heat up your S’mores on a grill / BBQ, or get an indoors S’mores station to make it extra fancy!
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12. Cookie Bar Ideas For Graduation Party
Okay, I lied. I think THIS is probably the most affordable party dessert idea on this list. Get a few packs of Oreo cookies, place them in a fancy glass jar, then slap a “one smart cookie” sign on top, and boom. There you have it!
Of course, you can also always add other dessert ideas to make your grad party more “diverse”, lol! But this is definitely a great last-minute idea to consider, especially if you’re on a budget.
13. Graduation-Themed Fruit Bowl
How adorable is this little graduate watermelon fruit bowl!? We love a health-conscious dessert option! And I’m sure your party guests will greatly appreciate this thirst-quenching and refreshing fruit buffet, especially on those hot summer days.
14. DIY Funfetti Cupcake
How to make cupcakes 100 times fancier than it already is? Place it inside a tall champagne glass and fill it up with M&Ms, gummy bears, marshmallows, Hershey’s kisses…. whatever you like! I know, this sounds like sugar overload, but it’s your graduation party so your rules!
15. Donut Cake Tower
Instead of getting a graduation cake, buy a few dozens of donuts and stack them up like a cake tower! But make sure to not go overboard with it, we don’t want our donut cake to perform a dramatic Jenga tower fall in the middle of the party. That won’t be cute…
16. Chocolate Fountain
Chocolate fountains are always the center of attention at a dessert buffet. They’re just too extravagant to not notice! If you want to make your grad party over-the-top and unforgettable, get a chocolate fountain to wow your guests!
Which Ones Were Your Favorite Graduation Party Dessert Ideas?
There you have it, 16 of the most awesome graduation party treats and dessert ideas! Hopefully, you’ve been able to add a few ideas to your list, and let me know in the comments which ones were your favorites! Mines were the donut wall and the popsicle champagne!
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