When you're having a bad day, it sometimes feels like nothing could make you feel better, not even a cute cat video on YouTube. And while eating something sweet doesn't fix your problems it certainly doesn't make things worse. If you're in need of a yummy pick me up, here are nine easy desserts to make that will be sure to cure any bad day.

1. Two-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate chip cookie bars... Perfectly soft and chewy!

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All you need are peanut butter cups and some cookie dough. For extra bad days, pair with some vanilla ice cream and have your spirits lifted instantaneously.

Recipe here.

2. No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

If you're looking for something that tastes exactly like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup but in bar form, this is it. There's nothing that peanut butter and chocolate won't fix.

Recipe right here.

3. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

We were feeling bad that @joshdueck had to go back to work today...so #hashertag and I made his favourite! #pumpkinchocolatechip

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It doesn't have to be Fall to have pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. There's something about this treat that will make you feel warm and cozy any time of the year.

Get the recipe here.

4. No Bake Cookies

These are literally the easiest, peanut butter oatmeal no bake cookies...And you can't not have just one. The more, the better!

Want the recipe? We've got you covered.

5. Butterfinger Puppy Chow

What better way to feel better than make a yummy treat that will make you feel like a little kid again.

Recipe here.

6. Rice Krispie Treats

Back to the basics: marshmallows and crispy cereal. How can you be unhappy with something this gooey?

Get the recipe right here.

7. Homemade Caramel Corn

This is the perfect alternative to traditional microwave popcorn/ It's super easy to make and makes a perfect pair to a feel-good movie to help cure your sour mood.

Recipe here.

8. Hershey's S'mores Kiss Cookies

I'm going to drown in Christmas cookies #kisscookies #christmas #cookies #christmascookies

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Do you want s'mores but also want cookies? These Ssmores cookies are sure to solve your dilemma and make you feel like you're sitting by the campfire roasting marshmallows.

Recipe here.

9. Strawberry Shortcake Bars

A true Minnesotan would make bars for a family gathering #StrawberryShortcakeBars #FourthOfJuly #ALittleSomethingSweet

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Everything is better in bar form. Especially strawberry shortcake. If this won't cure your bad day, then you're just kidding yourself.

Get the recipe right here.

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