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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    Cranberry Nut Muffins

    18 reviews

    These are delicious, beautiful muffins. I serve them during the holidays or anytime cranberries are available. The leftovers always make...


    Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

    27 reviews

    This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full...


    Cranberry Zucchini Bread

    13 reviews

    Nutmeg and cinnamon add spice to these flavorful loaves. The flecks of green zucchini and red cranberries give each slice...


    Grandma’s Zwieback Rolls

    3 reviews

    When Mother baked zweiback rolls—which means "twice baked"—she'd guard them, lest they disappear quickly! She would bake them on Sundays...


    Holiday Almond Bars

    10 reviews

    This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa


    Double-Crust Strawberry Pie

    3 reviews

    The first time I made this pie it was delectable, so I wanted to share it. Fresh strawberries sprinkled with...


    Swedish Rye Bread

    5 reviews

    This recipe came from my mother, and it's long been a family favorite. You can make a meal of it...


    Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    31 reviews

    Dotted with cranberries, orange zest and vanilla chips, these cookies are so colorful and fun to eat. They look lovely...

    Apricot Crisp

    1 review

    During the week, homemade fruit crisp is a treat you likely don't have time to prepare. But these individual crisps...


    Tomato Bread

    9 reviews

    I enjoy making homemade bread with this recipe. When I make toasted cheese sandwiches with this bread, it's just like...


    Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp

    2 reviews

    Every time I’ve entered our Boone County Bake-Off, I’ve won a blue ribbon. Last summer, when the category was rhubarb,...


    Toffee Brownie Trifle

    33 reviews

    This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with...


    Cherry Dream Cake

    40 reviews

    I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is...


    Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

    17 reviews

    My family loves these big old-fashioned cinnamon oatmeal cookies. They’re crisp, yet still chewy in the center, and the cinnamon...


    Easy Italian Breadsticks

    2 reviews

    Two great reasons to make these crisp and chewy breadsticks for your family? They're simple and delicious! The recipe has...


    Basil, Feta & Roasted Pepper Muffins

    7 reviews

    “Anything with basil is always a winner. It especially pairs well with the salty feta and sweet peppers in these...


    Raspberry Butter Braids

    1 review

    Looking for an eye-catching sweet bread to give as a gift? With tender, raspberry-filled layers, this lovely, two-loaf recipe is...


    Maple Oatmeal Cookies

    4 reviews

    No other food product is more closely tied to Vermont than maple syrup. So when I want to give someone...


    Honey Lemon Muffins

    3 reviews

    Honey’s subtle sweetness comes through in every bite of these moist little muffins, providing the perfect counterpoint to the bright...


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    Caramel Apple Pie with Streusel Topping

    2 reviews

    I developed this recipe through the years to get it exactly where we want it. I've entered several pie contests...


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    Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie

    3 reviews

    When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour....


    Triple Nut Snowballs

    3 reviews

    This super-crunchy, not-too-sweet cookie is a fun update on the classic snowball. I used cashews, macadamia nuts and pecans, but...

    Raspberry & Chocolate Shortbread Bars

    1 review

    A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made...


    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....


    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...


    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...


    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,...