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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    Homemade Cheese Biscuits

    2 reviews

    These savory biscuits from Lynn Tice of Osage City, Kansas couldn't be simpler to make! With from-scratch flavor and a...


    Mango Muffins

    7 reviews

    Fresh mangoes freeze well, so when they're in season, I dice and freeze them in 2-cup containers. That way, I...


    Coconut Kisses

    2 reviews

    Chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside, these meringue cookies are delicious. They add a light touch to...


    Bacon Scones

    11 reviews

    "I grew up with this very popular Bacon Scone recipe in Scotland. It pairs great with a salad."
    Teresa...


    Island Breezes Coffee Cake

    9 reviews

    With the island flavors, this simple pull-apart bread is perfect for a spring brunch. —Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee


    Coconut Pecan Cupcakes

    19 reviews

    Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...


    Candied-Fruit Hot Cross Buns

    3 reviews

    My family looks forward to my mom's hot cross buns every year. She's a wonderful lady and cook who makes...


    Chewy Raisin Molasses Cookies

    3 reviews

    Molasses adds a little more flavor to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. My husband loves the soft and chewy texture...

    Rainbow Layer Cake

    14 reviews

    Fruity gelatin helps create the rainbow effect for this pretty cake. Lemon frosting is a nice and springy finishing touch....


    Banana Fudge Cake

    7 reviews

    You'll love the banana flavor throughout this moist, fudgy cake and fluffy frosting from Jan Gregory of Bethel, Ohio. "This...


    Spice Cake

    1 review

    I enjoy cake decorating and sometimes decorate one for a family member's birthday. I've even encouraged nieces and nephews to...


    Cherry Macaroons

    5 reviews

    I received this recipe along with its ingredients at my bridal shower. Now these are a favorite of our sons.—Sherma...


    Orange Coffee Cake

    1 review

    My husband and I enjoy country living on our 120-acre farm where we grow corn and soybeans. I often prepare...


    Pear Bread

    5 reviews

    My friends and family thoroughly enjoy this old-fashioned bread. The mellow flavor of pears is a refreshing change of pace...


    Easter Pie

    5 reviews

    Easter Pie is a specialty in many Italian homes, so mothers make sure their daughters master the recipe to ensure...


    Easy Cheese Danish

    1 review

    These cream cheese pastries are baked to flaky perfection and made to shine with a simple egg wash gloss. They...


    Super Strawberry Shortcake

    2 reviews

    "Wow!" is what people say when I set this dessert on the table. It's fun to serve since it's attractive,...

    Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

    4 reviews

    "Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies?" inquires field editor Diane Hixon, who credits cocoa in the batter for the double...


    Strawberry Cookies

    5 reviews

    My family finds these fruity cookies to be a light treat in summer. I sometimes use lemon cake mix in...


    Quick Bread Mix

    1 review

    Looking for a speedy breakfast or take-along treat for the office? "This mix is so convenient to have on hand...


    Malted Milk Cookies

    4 reviews

    "My daughter substituted crushed malted milk balls in our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe to create these crisp treats," explains...


    Herb Loaf

    4 reviews

    "This lovely low-sodium loaf gets its delicious flavor from a handful of fragrant herbs," says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May...


    Apple Praline Pie

    7 reviews

    You can make this pie without the nuts if you prefer, and it is still very delicious. It's great with...

    Blueberry Bars

    8 reviews

    Our three sons like these bars so much that after they were married, each of my daughters-in-law asked for the...


    Snack Cake

    1 review

    "This cake packs and travels well since the topping bakes down into it," says Liz Raether of Algoma, Wisconsin.


    Rhubarb Peach Cobbler

    1 review

    As soon as my rhubarb plants are big enough in spring, I make this dessert. After I added the peaches,...


    Cherry-Almond Balls

    9 reviews

    I have included this treat in my Christmas baking for years, much to the delight of my family. Instead of...


    Strawberry Coffee Cake

    4 reviews

    Mildred Sherrer of Bay City, Texas enhances the mild berry flavor of this moist coffee cake with a crunchy cinnamon...


    Strawberry-Rhubarb Flip Cake

    1 review

    My friend Dave always brought two strawberry rhubarb cakes to work to celebrate his birthday. He’d use up rhubarb growing...