Baby Shower Recipes

Make the mom-to-be feel like a VIP with these baby shower recipes, from cute appetizers and mini foods to punches and desserts. Our easy party-planning ideas will let you pull it off like a pro.

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    Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies

    34 reviews

    Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a layer of fluffy white frosting? Mom has made these for...


    Tangy Party Punch

    4 reviews

    As social chair one year during college, I tried to come up with a more interesting beverage than the usual...


    Key Lime Bars

    14 reviews

    I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give...


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    Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    97 reviews

    I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched...


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    Ham Salad

    6 reviews

    I first made this ham salad recipe for a shower, and everyone raved about it. Now when I go to...


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    Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

    22 reviews

    My mom always had these cookies on hand. They're so good with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee or milk....


    Homemade Candy Bars

    6 reviews

    Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...


    Raspberry Iced Tea

    17 reviews

    One sip and you'll likely agree that this is the best flavored tea you've ever tasted. —Chris Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania

    Cappuccino Muffins

    82 reviews

    These are my favorite muffins to serve with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of cold milk. Not...


    Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips

    3 reviews

    Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at...


    Lemon Bark

    1 review

    I wasn't a fan of white chocolate until I made this candy. It's tangy, sweet and creamy all at the...


    Festive Tea Sandwiches

    These delicate sandwiches were the memorable first course at a Victorian tea we held for the ladies of our congregation....


    Sesame Pound Cake

    Jane Finney's seed-studded cake has a pleasant crunch. "It's wonderful garnished with fresh fruit," suggests this East Grand Forks, Minnesota...


    Overnight Yeast Waffles

    8 reviews

    These easy, fluffy waffles are so delicious. I freeze them so I can enjoy them for breakfast on busy mornings....


    Rosemary Lemonade

    4 reviews

    A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light,...


    Smooth Sweet Tea

    4 reviews

    A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount...


    Veggie-Packed Strata

    7 reviews

    This is a wonderful, colorful casserole that everyone enjoys. I'm sure you'll be hooked on it after one bite, too....

    Sparkling White Grape Punch

    White cranberry juice adds tartness to this punch for showers and teas. For a light blush tone, use regular cranberry...


    All-Occasion Punch

    To keep the punch cold while adding extra color, I like to make an ice ring out of cherry soda...


    Glazed Doughnut Holes

    Here's a simple recipe to create a colorful and fun breakfast—or snack! For the glaze, use any type of juice...


    Chicken Salad in Baskets

    5 reviews

    When I first made these cute little cups, they were a big hit. Now my husband often asks me to...


    Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    "I'm always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert," relates Kaaren Jurack of Manassas, Virginia....


    Lemony Fruit Dip

    As a way to encourage my kids to eat more fruit, I prepare this fluffy dip several times a month....

    Smoked Salmon Canapes

    1 review

    My boyfriend's mother gave me the idea for this classy appetizer that I serve for Sunday brunch and on special...


    Coffee Milk

    8 reviews

    It's the official state drink of Rhode Island, and once you taste it, you'll understand why it has so many...


    Lemon Blueberry Drop Scones

    23 reviews

    I enjoy serving these fruity scones for baby and bridal showers. They're a bit lower in fat than most other...


    Heavenly Crab Cakes

    6 reviews

    When I switched to a low-fat diet, I thought I'd never be able to eat crab cakes again. But then...


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    Strawberry Spritzer

    20 reviews

    Three simple ingredients are all you need to create this fresh and fruity summer beverage. It's bound to become a...


    Orange Lemonade

    11 reviews

    This juice is a favorite at our place. I'll often double the batch and send a jar next door to...