Buttery 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
With only a few ingredients, these butter shortbread cookies are so simple to prepare. Use these as an excuse to buy the
good butter! āPattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
Double Nut BaklavaIt may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible. āKari Kelley, Plains, Montana
Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip CookiesOur version of the classic cookie is based on a recipe from a California bakery called Hungry Bear. The chocolate chip cookie is big, thick and chewyāperfect for dunking. āIrene Yeh, Mequon, Wisconsin
Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down CakeFor a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe. āBernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas
Gooey Butter CookiesAs a native of St. Louis, I wanted to make a cookie version of the famous
gooey butter cake. And although many gooey butter cake recipes use a cake mix, these cookies are made from scratch. āJulia TenHoeve, Richmond, Virginia
Can't-Eat-Just-One Cinnamon RollsMy cinnamon rolls have been known to vanish quickly. Once I dropped off a dozen rolls for my brothers, and they emptied the pan in 10 minutes. āRegina Farmwald, West Farmington, Ohio
Holland Butter CookiesMy great-grandmother's Holland butter cookies have been passed down in my family from generation to generation. This recipe uses only five ingredients that are usually already in the house. For different holidays, I swap the almonds for cherries, walnuts or ginger. āTineke De Rosa, Blairstown, New Jersey
Best Strawberry ShortcakeFor a dazzling summer dessert, you canāt beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added even more indulgence to this recipe by buttering the shortcake. This is the best strawberry shortcake recipe. āShirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan.
Kentucky Butter CakeI found this Kentucky butter cake recipe in an old cookbook I bought at a garage sale and couldnāt wait to try it. I knew it had been someoneās favorite because of the well-worn page. āJoan Gertz, Palmetto, Florida
Mimosa Butter CookiesYou can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus zest, or add an alternate liquid to change things up. āSara Lark, Raton, New Mexico
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip SconesChocolate, hazelnuts and the tangy taste of buttermilk āthese delicious scones are easy to make. They come together fast. āTrisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Raspberry Custard KuchenBack where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for breakfast or as a special dessert. It's no fuss to fix and impressive to serve. āVirginia Arndt, Sequim, Washington
Swedish Butter CookiesIt's impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies. Naturally, they're a favorite with my Swedish husband and childrenābut anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this treat. My recipe is "well-traveled" among our friends and neighbors. āSue Soderland, Elgin, Illinois
Flaky Butterhorn RollsThe recipe for these dinner rolls, slightly sweet and so very flaky, was my motherās. They are simple to prepare because kneading skills are not required and the dough is easy to handle. My grandchildren have renamed them "Grandmaās croissants"! āBernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Classic Chocolate CakeIf you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a perfect place to start. It appeared on a can of Hershey's cocoa way back in 1943. I tried it, my boys liked it, and I've been making it ever since. āBetty Follas, Morgan Hill, California
Lemon Chess Pie with Berry SauceThis is one of those old-fashioned Southern desserts that makes everyone feel good. The easy-as-pie berry sauce gives it color and a tantalizing tang. āApril Heaton, Branson, Missouri
Lemon & Rosemary Butter CookiesCooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up the cookie trays for potlucks or as gifts.āElizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba
Caramel-Apple Skillet BuckleMy grandma used to bake a version of this for me when I was a little girl. She would make it using fresh apples from her tree in the backyard. I've adapted her recipe because I love the combination of apples, pecans and caramel. āEmily Hobbs, Springfield, Missouri
Bake-Sale Lemon BarsThe recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. āMildred Keller, Rockford, Illinois
Thumbprint Butter CookiesThese buttery little rounds add beautiful color to a platter of treats. Fill the thumbprint in the center with any fruit preserves you like. āTaste of Home Test Kitchen
Butter Pecan Layer CakePecans and butter give this cake the same irresistible flavor as the popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. āBecky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida
Pumpkin Scones with Berry ButterThese delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make a wonderful hostess gift arranged in a basket. āJudy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Buttery Orange Sugar CookiesMy husband's grandmother made a variety of cookies every year for her grandkids at Christmastime. She would box them up and give each child his or her own box. This crisp, orange flavored cookie is one of my favorites from her collection.āHeather McKillip, Aurora, Illinois
Stollen Butter RollsMy family members enjoy my stollen so much and say itās just too good to be served only on holidays. I created this buttery, less-sweet dinner roll version. āMindy White, Nashville, Tennessee
Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer CakeIf you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that's perfectly complemented by the Irish cream frosting. āJennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey
Dutch Apple CakeMy husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario
Chocolate-Tipped Butter CookiesThese wonderfully moist morsels are too tempting to resist. They melt right in your mouth. Rather than sprinkling the chocolate tips with nuts, you can roll them in red and green jimmies or leave them plain. āCharolette Westfall, Houston, Texas
Cinnamon Coffee CakeI love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma's! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. āEleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida
Blackberry Apple PieMy mother made this pie so often, she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves, and the apples came from the trees in our orchard. I can still taste the delicious combination of fruits encased in Mother's flaky pie crust. āFran Stanfield, Wilmington , Ohio
Buttery Bubble BreadHomemade bread can be time-consuming, difficult and tricky to make. But this fun-to-eat monkey bread, baked in a fluted tube pan, is easy and almost foolproof. If I'm serving it for breakfast, I add some cinnamon and drizzle it with icing. —Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Buttery Ganache Cookie CupsOur family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake the cookies in muffin cups, fill with ganache, and get the best of both worlds! āAdela Srinivasan, Parker, Colorado
Nut-Topped Strawberry Rhubarb MuffinsA sweet, crispy topping highlights these tender muffins that are filled with two favorite spring foods, rhubarb and strawberries. They're perfect for a brunch or a grab-and-go breakfast. āAudrey Stallsmith, Hadley, Pennsylvania
Butter MeltawaysBeech Grove, Indiana field editor Sue Call suggests, "Add variety to this recipe by substituting lemon flavoring for the vanilla plus a teaspoon of lemon peel."
Down East Blueberry BuckleThis buckle won a contest at my daughterās college. The prize was four lobsters, but the real reward was the smile on our daughterās face. āDianne van der Veen, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Buttery Potato Chip CookiesPotato chip cookies got their start in the spud-proud region of Idaho and the western U.S. This recipe makes plenty of crisp cookies and will keep people guessing about the secret ingredient. āRachel Roberts, Lemoore, California
Rustic Caramel Apple TartLike an apple pie without the pan, this scrumptious tart has a crispy crust that cuts nicely and a yummy caramel topping. āBetty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas
Lemon Pound Cake LoavesMy family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. So awesome for brunch! āLola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota
Buttery Almond Cookies"My husband loves these cookies," says Elaine Anderson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. "They have an old-fashioned flavor that goes well with a cup of tea. Plus they're simple to put together."
Cherry-Almond Streusel TartBrimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart is a great way to end dinner on a sweet note. It's elegant, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make. āMarion Lee, Mount Hope, Ontario
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023
