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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    Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    1 review

    Rich, creamy and wonderfully spiced for the holidays, this vegan pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for all your guests. —Justin...


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    Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Vanilla Extract Brands for Baking

    Stop your search for the best vanilla extract! Our Test Kitchen found the vanillas worthy of using in your kitchen.


    12 Secrets to Baking the Best Cutout Cookies

    Whipping up bakery-perfect sugar cookies only requires two basic ingredients: a little love and a little baking know-how.


    How to Make Meringue for the Airiest Desserts

    From topping mile-high pies to making delicate bite-sized cookies, meringue is incredibly versatile once you get the hang of making...


    This Nesselrode Pie Recipe Will Take You Back to the 1940s

    Here's how to make Nesselrode pie, an old-fashioned creamy dessert with chestnut custard and rum-soaked candied fruit.


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    16 Recipes That Start with a Box of White Cake Mix

    You don't need to start from scratch to make a delicious dessert. Grab a box of white cake mix and...


    Pumpkin Crumble

    1 review

    I created this tasty pumpkin crumble dessert on a rainy fall afternoon while my son was taking a nap. It...


    Baby Shark Cake

    It doesn't take much to add a fun theme to a birthday party. This delightfully decorated baby shark cake, plus...

    Pumpkin Snack Cake

    4 reviews

    The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit...


    Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

    5 reviews

    Skip the line and bake Starbucks's pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe is better than the original!...


    Weights for Your Favorite Baking Ingredients

    An easy way to better your baking: measure correctly! Measure these common baking ingredients by weight (not volume!) for better...


    The Best Apples for Baking, Cooking and Eating

    With so many apple varieties, it can be hard to know which ones to pick! Here's your guide to the...


    Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins

    3 reviews

    I have a family member with special dietary needs, so I came up with these gluten-free sweet potato muffins that...


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    How to Make a Classic Pie Crust

    The best pies start with the best crusts. Learn how to make pie crust from scratch using these step-by-step instructions.


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    Benne Seed Wafers

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    Crisp, chewy, nutty and caramelized benne wafers (aka sesame seed cookies) are perfect for your holiday or Kwanzaa celebrations. For...


    What Is a Danish Dough Whisk?

    Have you seen this loopy tool before? We gave a Danish dough whisk a try. Find out if it's worth...


    Types of Cinnamon You Need for Baking and Beyond

    What types of cinnamon are best for your bakes? We asked a spice expert what makes one cinnamon different from...

    Garlic Bread Bites

    3 reviews

    These garlic bread bites are ridiculously easy to make and insanely tasty! To make them extra cheesy, sprinkle the tops...


    23 Small-Batch Bakes for the Holidays

    Enjoy the sweet flavors of Christmas without tons of leftovers. These small-batch cookies, pies, scones and more feed just a...


    18 Cinnamon Bread Recipes You’ll Make All Season Long

    Cinnamon bread is one of the coziest bakes you can make at home—and we have plenty of renditions on this...


    Gluten-Free Brownie Bars

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    I can't eat dairy or gluten, but these gluten-free brownie bars are a satisfying substitute. The brownies will still seem...


    14 Biscuit Tips from Our Test Kitchen Pros

    We all love biscuits straight from the oven. Make your go-to recipe even better with biscuit tips from our Test...


    How to Measure Ingredients for Better Baking

    Get the basics for measuring liquids, dry ingredients, butter and more with these easy tips.

    Conchas

    Concha (Mexican sweet bread) is a breakfast or snack pastry found all over Mexico. It has a fluffy brioche-like dough...


    15 Essential Cake Supplies Every Home Cook Needs

    The star of any party is always the cake. Be prepared to make a showstopper for any occasion with a...


    Tahitian Breakfast Treats

    2 reviews

    This is a healthy take on the Tahitian coconut breakfast treat called firi firi, which is typically fried. My version...


    Red Velvet Jar Cake

    I love to make these red velvet jar cakes for friends, family and teachers. Red velvet is my favorite during...


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    25 Brownies, Blondies and Bars to Bake This Fall

    Pumpkin bars, spice-filled brownies and all the seasonal flavors you could want! Check out our favorite fall dessert bars.


    10 Pieces of Vintage-Style Bakeware That’ll Really Take You Back

    Bake up the best of both worlds with bakeware that's the perfect blend of nostalgic and new. Here are our...