Baking

Few things are sweeter than homemade cookies, cakes, pies and other desserts, which is why we’ve dedicated this page to baking recipes. Discover tips, tricks, recipes and much more.

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    Raspberry Pie Squares

    7 reviews

    Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry...


    Striped Icebox Cookies

    8 reviews

    I've been using this recipe ever since I was a little girl. I like it because it's easier than making...


    Chocolate Nut Cookies

    6 reviews

    Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...


    Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread

    9 reviews

    I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys...


    Cookie Dough Brownies

    53 reviews

    When I take these rich brownies to any get-together, I carry the recipe, too, because it always gets requested. Children...


    Cherry Pecan Dreams

    5 reviews

    Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor,
    swap in dried...


    Apple Butter Cookies

    11 reviews

    My mother used to bake these mouthwatering cookies for an after-school treat. Though it's been 55 years since I first...


    Caramel Cranberry Bars

    3 reviews

    “My mom created this wonderful dessert after tasting something similar,” writes Debbie Kersh in Springtown, Texas. The sweet bars boast...

    White Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Bars

    2 reviews

    This is my take on my mother's recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family...


    Almond Bars

    12 reviews

    "This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport,...


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    Raspberry Truffle Brownies

    16 reviews

    On the outside, these look like traditional brownies. When people bite in, though, are they surprised! It's almost like eating...


    Anise Cutout Cookies

    2 reviews

    Mother prepared these soft cookies for holidays and special-occasion meals. My seven siblings and I gobbled them up as fast...


    Cookies in a Jiffy

    6 reviews

    You'll be amazed and delighted with how quickly you can whip up a batch of these homemade cookies. —Clara Hielkema,...


    Butterscotch Peanut Bars

    7 reviews

    Easy-to-make bars from Margery Richmond in Fort Collins, Colorado are perfect family reunion fare! They hold up in hot weather,...


    Sugar Cookie Slices

    6 reviews

    I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...


    White Chocolate Cookies

    5 reviews

    Fixing desserts is my favorite kind of cooking. I usually make these cookies for Christmas—their pale-white adds a special touch...


    Glazed Peanut Butter Bars

    24 reviews

    Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy...

    Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    14 reviews

    This is our family's very favorite cookie recipe. I've never tasted any like it! The oatmeal raisin cookies freeze well,...


    Peanut Butter Chip Cookie

    7 reviews

    I bake these crispy yet chewy peanut butter cookies often. My grandchildren, both near and far, can't wait to dig...


    Watergate Cake

    1 review

    The cake was a huge hit the very first time I made it! Wasn't sure I'd like it, but I...


    Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers

    5 reviews

    I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch...


    Chewy Date Nut Bars

    16 reviews

    You'll need just six ingredients, including a convenient boxed cake mix, to bake up these chewy bars chock-full of walnuts...


    Double-Chocolate Espresso Cookies

    10 reviews

    Anyone who is a chocolate and espresso fan is sure to love these. Coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate in...

    Bacon Monkey Bread

    2 reviews

    My daughters made this ring when they were in 4-H, and we've enjoyed the recipe for many years. Handy refrigerated...


    Coconut Chip Cookies

    5 reviews

    Flora Alers of Clinton, Maryland transforms a boxed white cake mix into a big batch of tasty cookies that are...


    Caramel Nut Bars

    7 reviews

    No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a...


    Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    1 review

    If anything can get you in the Christmas spirit, these minty chocolate chip cookies can. A sprinkle of peppermint candy...


    Chewy Maple Bars

    3 reviews

    I've been making maple syrup for over 50 years and have collected many recipes. These bars, which my wife, Sue,...


    Maple Pecan Cookies

    6 reviews

    When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received...