How Sweet Is Your Dad?
Whether he’s an ice cream dad or a cookie dough dad, these gifts will melt his heart.
May 13, 2025
Dads and sweet snacks go together like dads and salty snacks or dads and grilled meats or dads and…OK, let’s face it — most dads just love to eat!
While moms traditionally get all the recognition for being chocolate lovers, we dads can hold our own when it comes to delectable desserts. Just put a box of cookies in front of me while watching TV and see how long it lasts…go on, I dare you. I’ve already eaten three chocolate chip cookies since you started reading this article.
And because no two fathers are alike, we’ve got a sweet dessert idea for every kind of dad in your life. So whether he's a really chill dad, an organized dad, or one of those big ol’ softies of a dad, these five sweet treats will bring a smile to his face quicker than the corniest dad joke you’ve ever heard…like, What do you say when two cookies are getting ready to fight? Let’s get ready to crumble!
Ice Cream
Ice Cream
See More: Is your dad always up for a good time? Do all the kids want to hang at your house because of how cool your dad is? Then match a Father’s Day gift with his chill personality. Every pint of Cheryl’s ice cream is a new adventure…like, say, cupcake-flavored ice cream mixed with cookie dough pieces, brownie bites, and sprinkles. And since all dads, chill or not, love sandwiches, why not combine two of his favorite things with an ice cream sandwich-making kit?
See More: Is your dad always up for a good time? Do all the kids want to hang at your house because of how cool your dad is? Then match a Father’s Day gift with his chill personality. Every pint of Cheryl’s ice cream is a new adventure…like, say, cupcake-flavored ice cream mixed with cookie dough pieces, brownie bites, and sprinkles. And since all dads, chill or not, love sandwiches, why not combine two of his favorite things with an ice cream sandwich-making kit?
Cupcakes
Cupcakes
See More: When I think of cupcakes — and I do often — the first thing that comes to mind is how soft they are. I just want to get all cozy and snuggle with them. Does that sound like your dad? If your father relishes the idea of sitting on the couch with you, covering the two of you with a fleece blanket, and watching a movie; loves doling out great big bear hugs; or is just a big ol’ softie, then reach optimal coziness this Father’s Day with a box of Cheryl’s cupcakes. Smothered in velvety buttercream frosting and topped with a cookie for extra sweetness, these cupcakes are cute as a button, like you and your pops.
See More: When I think of cupcakes — and I do often — the first thing that comes to mind is how soft they are. I just want to get all cozy and snuggle with them. Does that sound like your dad? If your father relishes the idea of sitting on the couch with you, covering the two of you with a fleece blanket, and watching a movie; loves doling out great big bear hugs; or is just a big ol’ softie, then reach optimal coziness this Father’s Day with a box of Cheryl’s cupcakes. Smothered in velvety buttercream frosting and topped with a cookie for extra sweetness, these cupcakes are cute as a button, like you and your pops.
Brownies
Brownies
See More: Sure, brownies are chocolaty and gooey, but they’re also perhaps the most utilitarian of all sweets. Their uniform size and shape make them portable and stashable. The brownie dad, not necessarily a square himself, is all about organization. His garage is pristine, with tools perfectly arranged, and he loves wearing a utility belt with lots of pockets. Well now, you can add a brownie to that tool belt because Cheryl’s brownies are small, square, compact, dense, and delicious. And he can organize his brownies by flavor! With 10 different varieties ranging from red velvet to oatmeal scotchie, your organized dad’s tool belt is about to get a whole lot sweeter.
See More: Sure, brownies are chocolaty and gooey, but they’re also perhaps the most utilitarian of all sweets. Their uniform size and shape make them portable and stashable. The brownie dad, not necessarily a square himself, is all about organization. His garage is pristine, with tools perfectly arranged, and he loves wearing a utility belt with lots of pockets. Well now, you can add a brownie to that tool belt because Cheryl’s brownies are small, square, compact, dense, and delicious. And he can organize his brownies by flavor! With 10 different varieties ranging from red velvet to oatmeal scotchie, your organized dad’s tool belt is about to get a whole lot sweeter.
Cookie Dough
Cookie Dough
See More: Patience is absolutely needed when parenting. But when it comes to baking, well, some dads can’t wait until the cookies are out of the oven before sneaking a little taste. Some can’t even wait for them to be made at all! And now, they don’t have to. Cheryl’s delicious, safe to eat cookie dough is made for the indulgent (and impatient) dad who wants to sit poolside and dive right into a tub of creamy cookie dough, and feel like he’s getting away with something naughty. And for the dad who can wait for the cookies to cool down, he can also bake Cheryl’s famous cut-out cookies at home!
See More: Patience is absolutely needed when parenting. But when it comes to baking, well, some dads can’t wait until the cookies are out of the oven before sneaking a little taste. Some can’t even wait for them to be made at all! And now, they don’t have to. Cheryl’s delicious, safe to eat cookie dough is made for the indulgent (and impatient) dad who wants to sit poolside and dive right into a tub of creamy cookie dough, and feel like he’s getting away with something naughty. And for the dad who can wait for the cookies to cool down, he can also bake Cheryl’s famous cut-out cookies at home!
Sugar-Free
Sugar-Free
See More: Can your dad have tons of fun while avoiding all the stuff that’s bad for him? If so, then a) I need to meet him and b) Cheryl’s sugar-free cookies are the perfect cookies for him. With no sugar but all the flavor, these sweet, buttery cookies, brownies, and other desserts are perfect for those straight-edge dads who like to have a good time without all the guilt. Each chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, lemon, triple chocolate, and cinnamon oatmeal cookie gives you the best of both worlds: all the taste with none of the sugar.
See More: Can your dad have tons of fun while avoiding all the stuff that’s bad for him? If so, then a) I need to meet him and b) Cheryl’s sugar-free cookies are the perfect cookies for him. With no sugar but all the flavor, these sweet, buttery cookies, brownies, and other desserts are perfect for those straight-edge dads who like to have a good time without all the guilt. Each chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, lemon, triple chocolate, and cinnamon oatmeal cookie gives you the best of both worlds: all the taste with none of the sugar.
AUTHOR
Nick Budabin is an Emmy Award winner who has been working in media for over 20 years. Nick has worked with numerous celebrities including Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart and has produced content for Vice, Vox, MTV, A&E, TLC, Bravo, and more. Nick is the director of two feature-length documentaries: Chi-Town & Great White Summer. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two kids.
