Chocolate Ginger Cake
Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the batter and sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over the velvety ganache. —Amber Evans, Beaverton, Oregon
Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts
Milk Chocolate Bundt Cake
Try this recipe for a moist mild chocolate cake that cuts cleanly and doesn't need frosting. This scrumptious snack cake...
Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...
Chocolate-Filled Cookies with Peppermint Frosting
Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and...
Fudgy S’mores Brownies
I combined the perfect summer snack with my favorite brownie recipe to get these s'mores brownies. They're sure to wow...
Grandma’s Tandy Kake
My grandmother made this for all our family gatherings. Everyone loves it now I make it for every party we...
French Christmas Cookies
These moist treats will have everyone reaching for more. Folks tell me they enjoy these French Christmas cookies. In fact,...
Chocolate-Cherry Sandwich Cookies
I make these often at Christmastime, but they're a winner for summer parties, too. Chilling the cookies before you dip...
Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log
If you’ve tasted a yule log sponge cake, you’ll love this version with fresh ginger and spices. The holiday stunner...
Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte
When it's too hot to bake something sweet but you're craving chocolate, my chocolate mousse torte is all you need....
Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge
Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...
S’mores Cheesecake
This sweet and decadent cheesecake features graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Enjoy! —Kurt Anderson, Willmar, Minnesota
Aunt Rose’s Fantastic Butter Toffee
I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it—especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find...
Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies
Coconut, M&M’s and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you’ve ever tasted—or resisted. —Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove,...
Chocolaty Peanut Clusters
I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...
Chocolate-Coated Pretzels
These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois
Angel Food Christmas Candy
It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...
Chocolate Billionaires
Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When...
Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies
If I could make a batch of cookies a day, I'd be in baking heaven. I made these for my...
Homemade Turtle Candies
I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. This turtle candy recipe is a favorite of friends and...
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Sky-high and scrumptious, this fluffy chocolate delight is super to serve to company. You can put the pie together in...
Five-Chip Cookies
With peanut butter, oats and five kinds of chips, these cookies make a hearty snack that appeals to kids of...
Homemade Candy Bars
Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...
Almond Macaroons
These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...
Two-Chip Chocolate Chippers
When baking this chocolate chip cookie recipe, I am a stickler for using one stick of butter and one stick...
Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years....
Chocolate Nut Bars
When I ask my husband what he would like me to bake, he often asks for these fudgy, nutty bars....
Yummy Cookie Bars
I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...
Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
I like to make these old-fashioned treats with raspberry chips, but cherry-flavored work well in a pinch to add color...
