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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    Double Peanut Butter Cake

    15 reviews

    My family loves peanut butter cake, so I came up with a recipe that packs in as much peanut butter...


    Hot Dog Buns

    2 reviews

    This hot dog bun recipe has been in my family for years. Store-bought buns just can't compete with homemade. The...


    Herb-Happy Garlic Bread

    6 reviews

    You'll love the fresh garlic and herbs in this recipe. The mild goat cheese that’s sprinkled on top makes it...


    Reindeer Brownies

    2 reviews

    My son, Jeremy, is 36 but acts as if he's 5 when he sees these brownies—I've been making them for...


    Italian Cream Cake

    Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool’s take on a classic is a...


    Peppermint Stars

    I make these buttery mint cookies each Christmas because they're my daughter's favorite. Use whatever cookie cutter design you prefer....


    Twenty-Minute Chocolate Cake

    I often make this quick cake in summer when I don't want the oven to be on too long. My...


    Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte

    With layer after luscious layer of creamy filling and cake, Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte proves irresistible every time. —Brenda Fisher,...

    German Chocolate Tassies

    My son and I love chocolate, so I made this brownie-like recipe to satisfy any chocolate lover. The pecans add...


    Baklava Cheesecake Tarts

    I love the sticky honey syrup, spices, nuts and crispy phyllo of homemade baklava but don’t want the fuss of...


    Zwieback Rolls

    "FRESH ZWIEBACK is baked in many German Mennonite homes to serve to friends who might drop in, or for the...


    Red Star Cookies

    These super stars are plenty sweet and sturdy, making them great for shipping. Slip decorated cookies in stacks of three...


    Potato Yeast Bread

    Two golden round loaves with tender texture and a hint of sweetness is what you'll get when you try my...


    Peanut Butter Twists

    Years ago, I received a bread machine for Christmas- along with a collection of recipes. These treats that have a...


    Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes

    These are a cinch to bake—and even more fun to decorate! Save the decorating fun for a party activity, and...


    Mississippi Mud

    This dessert is an all-time favorite at our house. Since it freezes well, you can make it ahead of time...


    Polish Poppy Seed Loaves

    Traditionally, these loaves were eaten after sundown on Christmas Eve as part of a 12-course meal. At our house, we...

    Cinnamon Date Scones

    My kids love to help make these scones for Sunday morning breakfast. They also love to eat them-the dates are...


    Rhubarb Torte

    Each year when Grandmother asked what kind of birthday cake I'd like, I always said I wanted her rhubarb torte....


    Cranberry Cornbread

    3 reviews

    During the holidays, I make several pans of this sweet cakelike cornbread for family and friends. Whole blueberries—coated in flour—can...


    Onion-Garlic Bubble Bread

    1 review

    I've relied on this bread recipe often over the years. Frozen dough hurries along the golden pull-apart loaf. It's wonderful...


    Favorite Sugar Cookies

    27 reviews

    Making these sweet treats is a family tradition. I hope you love the recipe as much as we do!


    Cherry Chocolate Layer Cake

    1 review

    Heads will turn when you bring this unforgettable cake to the table. And the attention will only increase when you...

    Lemon Mascarpone Cake

    2 reviews

    Drizzling limoncello liqueur over the layers before frosting adds a puckery punch to this refreshing lemon mascarpone cake. —Amy Frederick,...


    Lemon Pound Cake Loaves

    12 reviews

    My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the...


    Monkey Bars

    2 reviews

    Whenever a craving hits, I record what time it happens, where I am, how I feel, what I am craving...


    Golden Santa Bread

    45 reviews

    A friend of mine shared this fun idea. She made it with purchased frozen dough, and I use a family...


    Holiday Cookie Dough

    4 reviews

    We created this make-ahead dough recipe to help ease the stress of the Christmas baking season. The buttery cookies are...


    Turtle Brownies

    4 reviews

    Homemade turtle brownies are a sweet addition to the appetizer table on game day. Your guests might forget the score,...