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No graduation party is complete without a few graduation party desserts that wow the heck out of your guests!

From clever desserts on a stick and cupcakes with a splash of humor to classy fruit parfaits and chocolate-dipped waffles, you’ll find the best graduation dessert ideas here.

Here are the 36 best graduation party desserts that totally will wow your guests!

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Funfetti Graduation Cupcakes

As fun and amazing as this graduation dessert looks, it’s super easy to make! The best part is you can coordinate the colors of this dessert with your grad party theme colors. Just buy candy and cupcake sprinkles in colors that match your theme.

FUNFETTI GRADUATION CUPCAKES | LIVING LOCURTO

Easy Chocolate Graduation Caps

No grad party is complete without at least one grad dessert that has a tassel. And, these scrumptious little brownie bites topped with chocolate-covered graham crackers and a tassel will definitely have your guests saying “Wow!”

EASY CHOCOLATE GRADUATION CAPS | GOOD IN THE SIMPLE

Chocolate-Dipped Waffle Bites

Not just for breakfast anymore, waffles have gone mainstream! At weddings, birthday parties, special events, and even grad parties, these bite-sized waffle bites are so incredibly fun, and easy to make and they’ll be a real show-stopper on your graduation dessert table.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED WAFFLE BITES | SUGAR SWINGS

Candy-Dipped Marshmallow Diploma Pops

Who knew you could take a few marshmallows, put them on a stick, and make them look so ridiculously cute?

CANDY-DIPPED MARSHMALLOW DIPLOMA POPS | WILTON

Mini Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

Not every dessert on your graduation dessert table has to be “grad-themed.” Have a little fun and do something different! These mini sugar cookie fruit pizzas are super easy to make and they look gourmet.

MINI SUGAR COOKIE FRUIT PIZZAS | CHOCOLATE WITH GRACE

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

Desserts that go with your grad party theme colors are always a hit! Melt Wilton Candy Melts in your favorite colors to make these fun pretzel rods. Love these double rods, but you can make singles too!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZEL RODS | DSM DELIGHTS

Chocolate-Dipped Candy Coated Apples

By the time graduation season rolls around the temps start rising which makes these refreshing apple snacks a great dessert option for a steamy day. Dip them in dark or white chocolate and add sprinkles or toppings of your choice. (HINT: sprinkle fresh lemon juice on the apples to prevent them from browning.)

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CANDY-COATED APPLES | WILTON

Graduation Cap Toppers

Sometimes all you need is a little patience and a creative idea to stand out from the crowd. These simple and adorable graduation cap toppers turn ordinary cupcakes into extraordinary and they’re a snap to make!

GRADUATION CAP TOPPERS | LIL’ LUNA

Treat Yourself to a Donut

When planning your graduation dessert table, don’t be afraid to step outside the box… the donut box that is! This donut display is so fun, and easy, and just imagine how much fun you can have choosing donut sprinkles that match your graduation party theme colors!

TREAT YO SELF TO A DONUT | PINTEREST

Graduation Diploma Cupcakes

Looking for a fun and easy way to make your graduation cupcakes stand out from the rest? Try topping your cupcakes with a diploma made with rolled fondant! It’s that easy!

GRADUATION DIPLOMA CUPCAKES | CAKE WHIZ

Strawberry Marshmallow Brownie Skewers

These tempting strawberry marshmallow brownie skewers won’t stick (get it… stick) around long! They look absolutely adorable and with a drizzle of chocolate, your guests won’t be able to resist.

STRAWBERRY MARSHMALLOW BROWNIE SKEWERS | ONE LITTLE PROJECT

4- Ingredient Fudgy Inspirational Stars

It’s hard to believe these amazing gold-dusted fudgy stars are even edible… but they are! Plus, they’re easy – just 4 simple ingredients!

4-INGREDIENT FUDGY INSPIRATIONAL STARS | HUNGRY HAPPENINGS

Dazzling Sprinkled Marshmallow Pops

Let’s face it, all kids love marshmallows. But, these aren’t your ordinary marshmallows. These little tasty morsels are decked out to the hilt with chocolate and adorable sprinkles. Easy enough to match with your grad party theme colors, too!

DAZZLING SPRINKLED MARSHMALLOW POPS | WILTON

Graduation Desserts in School Colors

Everything from Oreo cookies and pretzels to sugar cookies and fruit can be dipped in colored chocolate to match your grad party theme colors. At my daughter’s grad party, we dipped half the Oreo cookie in white chocolate and topped it with sprinkles that matched the theme colors. (They were gone in a flash!)

GRADUATION DESSERTS IN SCHOOL COLORS | CELEBRATE EVERY DAY WITH ME

Chocolate Cake Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting

What I love most about graduation party desserts is that there aren’t any rules! So, go ahead! Make these with chocolate cake, white cake, or any other cake you fancy, and top with your favorite frosting flavor and color. They’re a total standout!

CHOCOLATE CAKE BITES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING | TWO SISTERS CRAFTING

Festive Graduation Cupcakes

With fun and festive cupcakes like these, you really don’t need a cake!

FESTIVE GRADUATION CUPCAKES | LAND O’ LAKES

Mini Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick

Somehow putting traditional food on a stick makes it so much more fun to eat! And, these mini cinnamon bites on a stick will definitely stand out with your guests! Anyway, who can resist a cinnamon roll?

MINI CINNAMON ROLLS ON A STICK | PINTEREST

School-Colored Chocolate Covered Oreos

Oreos might be America’s favorite cookie, but when you top them with chocolate and delicious sprinkles and display them like this, they’re anything but your “average Oreo.” Serve these up and your guests will flip! (HINT: Can’t find the exact sprinkle colors you’re looking for? Order custom sprinkles on Etsy.)

SCHOOL-COLORED CHOCOLATE-COVERED OREOS | YOUR HOME BASED MOM

Fruit-Filled Waffle Cones

If you’re looking for a fresh, fun idea that hasn’t hit the mainstream yet, this graduation dessert idea is for you! Simple waffle cones (I’d dip the ends in chocolate if it were me) filled to the brim with fresh fruit – this is such a fun and unique idea! (HINT: be sure the fruit is completely dry and line your waffle cones with wax paper to be sure the juice from the fruit doesn’t soften the cone.)

FRUIT-FILLED WAFFLE CONES | THE PEACEFUL MOM

Strawberry Shortcake Skewers

Nothing screams “let’s celebrate” or kicks off summer more than strawberry shortcake. This pretty dessert served on a stick makes it even more delectable! Easy enough to make and pretty enough to get your guests talkin’!

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SKEWERS | KAREN IN THE KITCHEN

Graduation Cut-Out Cookies

If you have the talent to decorate cookies like a pro, here’s a little inspiration for you. If you’re not the DIY type, you can buy these cookies ready-made right on Etsy! With different colleges and colors to choose from, they’ll really make your graduation dessert table pop.

GRADUATION CUT-OUT COOKIES | ETSY

Strawberry Brownie Parfaits

If you’re on the fence about serving individual parfaits at your graduation party, you might want to think again. I served parfaits at my daughter’s grad party and they were a huge hit! They were gone in the first 15 minutes!

STRAWBERRY BROWNIE PARFAITS | CRAVINGS OF A LUNATIC

Rice Krispies on a Stick

There’s a real “stick” trend going on if you haven’t noticed. Sticks are in! And, these Rice Krispies on a stick are more fun than ever! Add your favorite graduation party-themed ribbon and dip in your favorite chocolate (dip in sprinkles too, if you like) and they’ll be a bit hit with your guests!

RICE KRISPIES ON A STICK | TRENDY TREE BLOG

Graduation Letter Cake

Step out of the basic graduation cake zone and do something a little more fun! This letter cake topped with a fun grad cap is so festive and classy. Think it looks too difficult? Don’t worry… Wilton shows you just how to do it!

GRADUATION LETTER CAKE | WILTON

Fruit Parfaits in a Champagne Glass

With so many people skipping the sugary desserts and opting for healthier options, these incredibly simple fruit parfaits are gorgeous, classy, and good for you! (If the champagne glasses are a bit too formal, choose a different glass or clear plastic container.)

FRUIT PARFAITS IN A CHAMPAGNE GLASS | GOODWILL TIPS

No-Bake Oreo Cake Pops

Don’t be intimidated by the look of these beautiful cake pops, they’re not too difficult to make! But, wow… do they make an amazing presentation!

NO-BAKE OREO CAKE POPS | JO COOKS

Chocolate Graduation Cake Pops

It’s amazing what a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and Hershey’s Chocolate square can make if you have a hint of creativity. These are easy to make and even more fun to eat!

CHOCOLATE GRADUATION CAKE POPS | I SAVE A 2 Z

Mint Chocolate Mousse Cups

Chocolate mint never looked prettier! These delicious mousse cups will be the talk of the party!

MINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CUPS | A CLASSIC TWIST

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

So many people are completely intimidated by the thought of making chocolate-dipped strawberries, but trust me, once you do it yourself you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it years before! They’re delicious and they’ll look absolutely gorgeous on your graduation dessert table!

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES | NATURAL CHOW

Candy-Filled Graduation Cap Cookies

It doesn’t get a whole lot cuter than this! Simple enough to pull together and plenty of pizzazz to make your graduation dessert table both adorable and memorable!

CANDY-FILLED GRADUATION CAP COOKIES | HUNGRY HAPPENINGS

Banana Split Mini Bites

Graduation dessert ideas just went to a whole new level! How cute are these little banana bites? As irresistibly cute as these are, your grad guests will be gobbling these up in no time.

BANANA SPLIT MINI BITES | BAKERS ROYALE

Graduation Peanut Butter Cup Push-Pops

All we can say is wow! Your guests won’t stop talking about this dessert, that’s for sure!

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GRADUATION PEANUT BUTTER CUP PUSH-UPS | BAKE AT 350

3-Step Mini Cheesecakes with Fresh Fruit

Did anyone say classy? Put a platter of these gorgeous mini cheesecakes next to your graduation cake and your guests will be in total awe. But, don’t be fooled by how pretty they are… they’re easy to make!

3-STEP MINI CHEESECAKES WITH FRESH FRUIT | KRAFT RECIPES

Twinkie Graduation Diplomas

Everyone loves twinkies! Need we say more?

TWINKIE GRADUATION DIPLOMAS | KATARINA’S PAPERIE

All Your Favorite Candy… On a Stick

Grab your all-time favorite gummy candy and skewer it up for a graduation dessert that’s fun, different, and ridiculously yummy!

CANDY ON A STICK | BUZZ FEED

Sh#t Just Got Real Cupcakes

Well… as much as we hate to swear about it. It’s true! Sh#t just DID get real! Add a few googly eyes to cupcakes with a humorous cupcake topper and you’ll lighten up the party for sure!

Best Graduation Party Desserts | 36 Graduation Desserts That Will Wow Your Guests