Baking

Combining two favorite flavors—rich chocolate and ripe bananas—makes these muffins doubly good. —Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Red velvet cookies and cakes are so pretty, but I always wish they had a bigger flavor. I infused these...

We needed snack inspiration beyond peanut butter and jelly. These muffin tamales have all of the flavor of tamales without...

With cool mint flavor and a festive look, these whimsical creations will make you feel like you're in the North...

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

Coffee and ginger flavor this old-fashioned recipe Peggy Graving of Butte, Montana received from her mother-in-law years ago. "I always...

This rich dessert is my own creation, and I'm very proud of it. It's easy enough to make for everyday...

Rolled in colorful sprinkles, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are pretty enough for a party. I make a lot of them for...

These moist treats will have everyone reaching for more. Folks tell me they enjoy these French Christmas cookies. In fact,...

These tender, easy-to-make muffins are loaded with juicy blueberries, and the crunchy topping has just the right hint of nutmeg...

These buttery scones dotted with dried cherries and vanilla chips are so sweet and flaky that I sometimes serve them...

This gorgeous strudel has just what you crave this time of year: thin layers of flaky crust and lots of...

I had been searching for a dessert to make for my brother's girlfriend (who is gluten intolerant), and I came...

I like to grab one of these muffins with coffee on days when I get a late start to work....

If members of your family are of the furry four-legged kind, treat them to these homemade peanut butter dog biscuits....

I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...

When I need a great accompaniment for soup, stew or a casserole, I reach for this recipe. The carrot gives...

I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and it's been a big hit with our family. My husband and I...

Every Christmas, my family would visit a display of the most amazing gingerbread houses. Of course, we’d get to munch...

For this recipe, there are no rules. The only thing required is a creative imagination. For accompanying recipes and decorating...

These custards puff up slightly while baking, creating beautiful, golden crowns. Kahlua brings a mild coffee flavor to the heavenly...

Here's a cake that will catch the eye of all your guests. It's beautiful and is ideal for parties or...

I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint, especially at Christmastime. It's just not Christmas at our house without these...

You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...

Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich,...

There's no letting the dough rise overnight with these delightful cinnamon pecan rolls...all you need is a package of ready-made...

Even though it was difficult, we saved room for dessert when my mom made this festive holiday pie. It pairs...

This traditional yeast bread wonderfully reflects my Scandinavian heritage. Flaky layers of tender dough are flavored with almond paste. The...