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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    Apple Zucchini Bread

    69 reviews

    Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in...


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    Aunt Betty’s Blueberry Muffins

    46 reviews

    My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She...


    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

    42 reviews

    Pumpkin pie and cheesecake go together perfectly in these bars. They are absolutely delightful and easy to make. —Sharon Kurtz,...


    Cran-Raspberry Pie

    5 reviews

    Jewel-toned fruits team up to pack this pretty pie with festive flavor. The recipe is one that our four grown...


    Can’t Leave Alone Bars

    66 reviews

    I take these quick and easy treats to church meetings, potlucks and housewarming parties. I often make a double batch...


    Very Cherry Crescent Ring

    4 reviews

    My mother used to prepare this pretty coffee cake on Christmas Eve for our family to enjoy the next morning...


    Makeover White Texas Sheet Cake

    2 reviews

    This tried and true recipe is absolutely delicious. Nearly 15 years ago, Joanie wrote, “With its creamy frosting and light...


    Caramel Apple-Pear Crisp

    4 reviews

    This crisp is packed with a combination of healthy pears and apples, and just the right amount of tasty walnuts...

    Bread Machine Panettone

    This bread machine panettone is easy to make. Every tender, moist slice is filled with candied fruit and raisins. —Josephine...


    Double Peanut Pie

    I created this recipe for a national pie contest and won second place for my state. Many peanuts are grown...


    Pineapple Cheesecake-Topped Cake

    My brother-in-law asked me to make a cheesecake version of pineapple upside down cake, and after many attempts, I...


    Peppermint Lava Cakes

    It never ceases to amaze to see warm chocolate pudding ooze out of the center of this tender chocolate cake....


    Blueberry-Filled Muffins

    I consider this recipe a blank canvas for different combinations of preserves and zest. The blueberry-lemon is a tried-and-true favorite,...


    Candy Corn Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Get a head start on these sandwich cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're...


    Date Drops

    These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.—Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas


    Witch-in-the-Moonlight Cheesecake

    Make this ominous cheesecake the highlight of your Halloween buffet. Guests will love what is hidden inside: a fudgy filling....


    Quicker Caramel Flan

    Do you enjoy ordering flan at your favorite restaurant? Now you savor the flavor of this popular dessert in your...

    Christmas Sandwich Cookies

    My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these lovely melt-in-your-mouth cookies. They're a Christmas tradition at our house. —Elizabeth Klager,...


    Sponge Cake with Blueberry Topping

    This recipe puts the blueberries grown in our area to good use. It's a great summertime dessert.—Frances Colley, Coos Bay,...


    Potato Muffins

    Come in from the cold to enjoy this moist parsley-fleck muffins. They're comforting and delicious with a steaming bowl of...


    Chocolate Almond Wafers

    When my children were younger, we’d make dozens of cookies and candies each season. Then we’d pack up assortments and...


    Italian Herb and Cheese Breadsticks

    Thanks to convenient frozen dough, these delectable breadsticks are oven-ready in 20 minutes. The cheesy bites are so good dipped...


    Apricot-Almond Tea Rings

    Apricots and almonds are the perfect pairing in this luscious iced ring. It’s a great breakfast treat to serve the...

    School Bus Cake

    Here comes the big yellow bus! Kayla could hardly wait to board a real one to go to kindergarten, so...


    Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte

    This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson,...


    Almond Ginger Cookies

    Think outside the box this season and enjoy these traditional Chinese cookies, each one topped with an almond slice. —Shirley...


    Coffee Cake Mix

    Keep this handy mix in your pantry and you can whip up a last-minute coffee cake in no time. Cinnamon...


    Cran-Apple Cobbler

    My cranberry-packed cobbler is the crowning glory of many of our late fall and winter meals. My family isn't big...


    Herb Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

    When I couldn't find a recipe for dinner rolls, I created my own using a variety of herbs for extra...