Baking

—Karen Presbrey, Pascoag, Rhode Island

These old-fashioned honey cookies have a subtle honey-cinnamon flavor and a tender texture. This recipe has been a favorite in...

From Greenbush, Michigan, Anita Kay Brown shares these moist, sweet muffins with a decadent taste. She writes, “Over the years,...

Gingerbread is an old favorite because it's simple to make. I learned that pioneers served gingerbread with meals, but now...

Mother used to make this coffee cake for special occasions. She clipped it from a newspaper more than 55 years...

I'm almost finished writing my own cookbook. When I was working on the apple section, I knew I had to...

A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...

Cake mix makes quick work of these cake pops decorated to look like Jack the Pumpkin King from The Nightmare...

This crumble is tasty hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream. If you're not fond of apricots, leave...

There were eight children in my family when I was a girl, and all of us enjoyed this cobbler. I...

I made this crisp often when our children were growing up. Now our grandchildren love it as well. It's terrific...

My family likes this crumble so much I make it year-round. But I especially like to serve it warm on...

I've been cooking since I was a young girl and am always on the lookout for easy yet delicious dishes....

Easily impress your guests with this quick dessert. It takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and you'll receive rave reviews....

Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling....

Be prepared to swoon when you dip into this indulgent flourless cake and warm chocolate oozes from its center. This...

"It's nice to keep this crisp, golden mixture on hand to top pudding or pie filling over ice cream," reports...

If you like coffee, you'll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for afternoon...

I always whip up a batch of these flaky, drizzled crescents to take to family gatherings at Christmastime. Serve the...

The result of this makeover is a decadent dessert from Gina Hill of Ottawa, Kansas, with a still syrupy-sweet sauce...

Fluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. —Sherri...

This recipe is modeled after German sweet chocolate cake, which is my favorite, so it's no wonder I enjoy making...

Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...

I love to use this fudgy brownie recipe when bringing treats to work. When I was growing up, I helped...

"We were camping, and I didn’t have enough milk for my usual blueberry muffin recipe,” recalls Dorothy Ross of Ear...

Wrap these chocolate-topped snowmen in colored tissue and place them inside holiday containers. Like real snowmen, they disappear fast! —Betty...

Whether you call them kisses or hugs, these cookies show nothing but love when served warm from the oven. They'er...

These pretty cream cheese cups that look like cupcakes are always my home-baked contribution to our church's Christmas party. The...

Meet the Cook: The first time my husband tried this, he said there ought to be a law against anything...