Baking

These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. —Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike...

Repeat guests often phone ahead to request my cinnamony coffee cake for breakfast. You can prepare it in advance and...

These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag,...

I serve this super dessert often at baseball barbecues or whenever I have a large group in. Homemade brownies and...

A jar of this attractive layered mix produces a yummy batch of fudgy brownies that are dressed up with chocolate...

Every summer my mother and I try to bake as many loaves of this chocolate chip zucchini bread as possible....

I can never resist a tempting slice of this beautiful plum pie. It's a down-home dessert that makes any meal...

This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it...

These pecan tassies are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll...

When I was a little girl, my grandma got up early every Saturday to make this coffee cake for the...

Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...

Meet the Cook: In our family, a meal isn't considered complete without a dessert - or, sometimes, two! This cake...

This chocolate pound cake is one of my favorite cakes to bake. A friend of mine gave me this recipe...

"The cake roll can be made and filled ahead of time, then thawed once company comes," says field editor Kathy...

These sweet cookies feature white chocolate and cranberries for a delightful taste. They add a perfect holiday feel to any...

I'm a big fan of homemade biscuits, but not the rolling and cutting that goes into making them. The drop-biscuit...

While growing up on a farm, I often ate rhubarb, so it's natural for me to use it in a...

Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't...

Can you believe it? This stunning dessert is completely make ahead, including the meringue. All you need to do is...

Family and friends can't seem to get enough of this deliciously different cheesecake that combines my two favorite desserts—sweet potato...

I have to give my husband credit for this cheesecake. He found a recipe like it and asked if I...

Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc,...

Nothing beats a scrumptious, gooey chocolate cookie (unless you prefer a crispy, crumbly one!). Here's a roundup of our best...

Need cookies in a hurry? Save time and hassle with easy cookie recipes that get a jump-start with a box...

Bread beginner? We'll help you conquer the first step of basic breads and rolls and show you how to proof...

Grab a comfy blanket, a good book and one of these soul-satisfying fall baking recipes.

Don't let St. Patrick's Day go by without learning how to make soda bread! This simple Irish loaf is the...

Celebrate any occasion with one of our best cake recipes. These recipes get top marks from readers. Think wow-worthy tiered...