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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    Carrot Pineapple Bread

    3 reviews

    "Carrots paired with pineapple make a moist quick bread with a slightly tropical taste that's a delectable surprise," informs Dorothy...


    Plum Cobbler

    1 review

    My family loves Italian purple plums so I love to find recipes that feature plums. This recipe has become a...


    Homemade Ladybug Cookies

    1 review

    The spotlight shines on these confections every time Sharon Kotsovos serves them. "The sugar cookies themselves are so yummy," she...


    Grandparent’s Birthday Cake

    2 reviews

    From country handcrafter and homemaker Alberta McKay of Bartlesville, Oklahoma
    comes a fitting fall birthday cake for grandparents—one children...


    Peach Upside-Down Cake

    6 reviews

    Peaches and coconut give this variation from Terri Holmgren of Swanville, Minnesota a refreshing flavor that's especially nice for spring...


    Chocolate Macaroon Bars

    3 reviews

    Here's a nice Christmas treat that takes very little effort. The classic combination of chocolate and coconut is timeless.—Loraine Meyer,...


    Glazed Chocolate Chip Brownies

    4 reviews

    Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take...


    Pear Apple Crisp

    2 reviews

    By using canned fruit, I eliminate time-consuming peeling and slicing. Usually, I slide it in the oven right next to...

    Oatmeal Chocolate Bars

    6 reviews

    "I made this dessert for eight ladies who recently stayed at our bed-and-breakfast, and they just raved about it," reports...


    Five-Chip Cookies

    26 reviews

    With peanut butter, oats and five kinds of chips, these cookies make a hearty snack that appeals to kids of...


    Butter Brickle Biscotti

    10 reviews

    These twice-baked toffee cookies are a must with coffee at Christmastime. They also make great gifts from the kitchen.—Darlene Brenden,...


    Strawberry Tunnel Cake

    6 reviews

    My son doesn’t like traditional birthday cakes and always asks for something with strawberries for the occasion. I hit the...


    Lemony Poppy Seed Muffins

    7 reviews

    These golden goodies are always popular at brunches and bake sales. For a great holiday gift, put the muffins in...


    Oven-Fried Apples

    3 reviews

    I host a breakfast for ladies of my church during the holidays, and I often make this recipe to serve...


    Danish Coffee Cakes

    1 review

    I think that as long as I’m in the kitchen baking I might as well make enough to share. This...


    Almond Fudge Cake

    7 reviews

    People are amazed that this luscious, moist and tender cake is a light dessert. I love the rich chocolate flavor...


    Triple Chocolate Cake

    3 reviews

    Few people who eat this cake believe that I didn't bake it from scratch. Then, when I get out the...

    Buttery Parmesan Garlic Bread

    3 reviews

    Here's a golden-brown crusty loaf that will round out all kinds of dinners in just minutes!
    Talena Keeler -...


    Mediterranean Chips & Dip

    8 reviews

    Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...


    White Chocolate Macadamia Bread Pudding

    1 review

    Homey, cozy, comforting, indulgent...this rich bread pudding represents everything I love about the holidays. For an elegant look, serve it...


    Banana Muffins with Mini Chocolate Chips

    8 reviews

    "I combined a few recipes to come up with these banana muffins. The chocolate chips often surprise people who try...


    Cottage Butterhorns

    2 reviews

    Start the dough for these attractive crescents the night before, and you’ll have rich, flaky golden rolls the next morning...


    Apple Cake with Lemon Sauce

    4 reviews

    I make this delicious apple cake with the apples we get from a local orchard. Growers here in Ohio produce...

    Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

    14 reviews

    I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...


    Toffee Chip Thins

    4 reviews

    In an attempt to create the "ultimate" cookie, I took the best features from my favorite recipes to create this...


    Sally Ann Cookies

    2 reviews

    These soft, cake-like cookies are especially satisfying because they're very low in fat," remarks Sarah Jane Hayes of Dilworth, Minnesota....


    Makeover Frosted Banana Bars

    25 reviews

    I've made these banana bars many times, always with favorable comments and requests for the recipe. With this makeover, you...


    Five-Topping Bread

    6 reviews

    I love making bread, and you can't go wrong with this recipe. These tender, golden brown loaves have a great...


    Sugarless Banana Walnut Cake

    3 reviews

    I enjoy this delicious cake with ice cream or whipped cream, but it's great all by itself. It's moist and...