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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    Cardamom Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    The warm flavor of cardamom spices up these classic sugar cookies. They’re the ideal treat for your homemade goody basket....


    Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars

    7 reviews

    I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of...


    Angela’s XOXO Shortbread Brownies

    1 review

    Everyone loves a brownie. This one has a buttery crust with a sweet finish, thanks to the touch of candy...


    Spiced Toffee Cookies

    I bake these cookies for family gatherings because my crowd likes cookies thin and chewy with a crispy exterior. The...


    Classic Chicken & Waffles

    A down-home diner special gets weeknight-easy with the help of rotisserie chicken. Want 'em even faster? Make the waffles ahead...


    Cherry Almond Snowdrops

    9 reviews

    As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so...


    Orange Ricotta Cake Roll

    2 reviews

    I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals...


    Chai Truffle Tart

    1 review

    My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...

    Stained Glass Cherry Macaroons

    Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to...


    Spiced Cranberry Crisp Cake

    7 reviews

    This cake is a cross between a fruit crisp and a moist cake. We love the festive cranberry filling with...


    Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

    6 reviews

    Pizza, egg pockets, stromboli—this make-ahead whole wheat pizza dough has endless potential for quick and impressive breakfasts, lunches or dinners....


    Honey-Pecan Squares

    20 reviews

    When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...


    Double-Berry Quick Bread

    2 reviews

    Healthy, fast and easy! This bread is a favorite of mine when prep time is tight and I have small...


    Golden Sweet Onion Cornbread

    Bake up this hearty, savory cornbread, slather on delicious homemade cranberry butter and enjoy! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...


    Cran-Orange Oatmeal Cookies

    3 reviews

    Dried cranberries, coconut and orange makes this crisp, chewy oatmeal cookie a real standout.—Ellen Woodham-Johnson, Matteson, Illinois


    Artichoke-Spinach Pinwheels

    1 review

    This is my type of holiday recipe. You can assemble them, freeze the unbaked spinach pinwheels and bake them directly...


    Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

    Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor....

    Very Berry Crisp

    16 reviews

    I love this recipe because it’s easy, low-fat, versatile and delicious! The crispy topping is flavored with graham cracker crumbs,...


    Apple Raisin Pie

    1 review

    Whenever I serve this pie, someone at the table usually asks for a second piece. It has old-fashioned goodness and...


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    Lemon Dream Cheesecake

    52 reviews

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


    Lemon-Ricotta Cookies

    5 reviews

    I work for a special education school and our students run their own catering business. Every time they make this...


    White Chocolate Cran-Pecan Cookies

    10 reviews

    Want to put a seasonal twist on classic chocolate chip cookies? These irresistible treats are loaded with white baking chips,...


    Peppermint Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake—it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does...

    Chocolate Malt Ball Cookies

    1 review

    I like malt ball candies, so I decided to create a cookie with mass appeal. The result: chewy cookies with...


    Strawberry Jam Cake

    18 reviews

    Every year I make this special strawberry jam cake for the Relay for Life cake raffle. It has raised lots...


    Double-Duty Applesauce Mini Muffins

    3 reviews

    Children reach with both hands for these buttery tender mini muffins. Cinnamon-spiced and made with applesauce, they’re easy to bake...


    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Rosemary Ganache

    3 reviews

    This rich cake is the essence of moist, dense and chocolaty. A silky chocolate ganache infused with rosemary really takes...


    Amaretto Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Sometimes the best-loved recipes are the most basic. Just ask my family who raves over this classic amaretto cheesecake. It's...


    Drizzled Gingerbread Biscotti

    1 review

    After stumbling across a community recipe for gingerbread biscotti, I made several batches and tweaked it to our tastes. These...