Chocolate-Covered Maraschino Cherry Cookies
I first tasted these cookies during a “cookie swap” at work a few years ago. Now I make them every...
Wonderful Candies Two Ways
Every Christmas I give plates of candy to family, friends and co-workers. It's one thing everyone looks forward to, and...
Chocolate-Dipped Anise Biscotti
Classic biscotti cookies take on a whole new level of deliciousness with help from licorice-laced aniseed. Wrap up these sweet...
English Toffee Bars
Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...
S’mores-Dipped Apples
For me, the taste of marshmallow, graham cracker and apple just can't be beat. Others must think the same thing....
Oatmeal Chocolate Bars
"I made this dessert for eight ladies who recently stayed at our bed-and-breakfast, and they just raved about it," reports...
Five-Chip Cookies
With peanut butter, oats and five kinds of chips, these cookies make a hearty snack that appeals to kids of...
Amaretto Cream Truffles
The velvety texture of the almond filling with the sensational chocolate coating make these truffles truly heavenly. I like to...
Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...
Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years....
Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...
Halloween Caramel Apples
A chocolate drizzle sprinkled with crushed candy makes ordinary caramel apples especially yummy—like the fancy ones in some candy shops....
Chocolate Haystacks
These candies are great for parties and snacks—they're always a hit when I serve them.
Turtle Chips
Salty-sweet, crunchy-chewy—so many sensations in one delectable bite. This is the absolute easiest recipe to make! Both kids and adults...
Strawberry Truffles
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...
Chocolate Caramel Wafers
To keep my holiday cooking quick, I've come to rely on fast recipes like this one. The crunchy-chewy tidbits are...
S’more Pops
My daughters and I came up with this treat when planning a candy-making party. The pops also make adorable hostess...
Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies
Coconut, M&M’s and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you’ve ever tasted—or resisted. —Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove,...
Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte
When it's too hot to bake something sweet but you're craving chocolate, my chocolate mousse torte is all you need....
Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs
Mention turkey legs made of pretzels and chocolate, and the kids come running. Let them help by unwrapping caramels for...
Chocolate Banana Split Cupcakes
My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...
Chocolate Frosting with Chocolate Chips
Whisking up a batch of smooth-as-silk, fudgy chocolate frosting with chocolate chips is a snap using this short recipe and...
Orange Chocolate Fondue
"Invite you family and friends to dip cubes of cake and pieces of fruit into this rich, luscious fondue for...
Chocolate Cherry Truffles
My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I’d received as a...
S’mores Cheesecake
This sweet and decadent cheesecake features graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Enjoy! —Kurt Anderson, Willmar, Minnesota
Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge
Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...
French Christmas Cookies
These moist treats will have everyone reaching for more. Folks tell me they enjoy these French Christmas cookies. In fact,...
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints
When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I'm reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These...
Chocolate-Dipped Spritz
Some of my sisters and I get together for a weekend during the holidays to do nothing but bake cookies....