Vanilla Recipes

Whether your pantry is stocked with extract, beans or paste, these recipes with vanilla let this classic flavor shine. Use it in baked goods and savory foods, too.

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    Fruit Salad with Vanilla

    7 reviews

    Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are in season.—Nancy Dodson, Springfield, Illinois

    Creamy Vanilla Pudding

    30 reviews

    This creamy vanilla pudding turns out perfect every time! It's quick and easy to make, and the result is an...


    Creepy Candied Corn

    I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...


    Vanilla Crescents

    2 reviews

    These cookies are especially cozy at Christmastime, but are wonderful all year long. Try them dipped into hot tea or...


    Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual...

    Vanilla Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm...


    Vanilla French Toast

    65 reviews

    We discovered this easy French toast recipe in Mexico. We couldn't figure out what made the French toast so delicious...


    Southern Pralines

    10 reviews

    This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...


    Very Vanilla Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    Everyone loves a vanilla cupcake. My recipe is a vanilla lovers dream—it's a vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream. To...


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    Vanilla Frosting

    80 reviews

    Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...


    Vanilla Coffee Creamer

    Flavored coffee creamer drives my husband nuts. Even so, I still make this classic vanilla one all the time. It’s...


    Slow-Cooker Rhubarb Strawberry Sauce

    1 review

    We recently started growing our own rhubarb, and we live in a part of Oregon where strawberries are plentiful. I...


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    Fruit Tart

    28 reviews

    It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...

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    Pinwheel Pops

    My mom used to make pinwheels every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful, and perfect for...


    Tailgate Apple Pies

    4 reviews

    Made as single servings, these handheld pies are ideal for football games or other parties. They always disappear quickly. You...


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    Holiday Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    I add a hint of lemon to these delightful Christmas sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to...


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    Best Ever Bread Pudding

    14 reviews

    The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...


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    Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

    40 reviews

    I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They...


    Vanilla Popcorn

    10 reviews

    "This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...


    Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

    4 reviews

    This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...


    Pretty Petits Fours

    9 reviews

    Add a delicate touch to your dessert table with these bite-sized cakes. We decorated the tops with simple buttercream rosettes...


    Homemade Butterscotch Pudding

    12 reviews

    Homemade pudding reminds me of my grandma and how she turned milk and eggs into creamy textures before my eyes....

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    Chocolate Chip Blondies

    140 reviews

    Folks who adore the classic cookies will enjoy that same beloved flavor in these chocolate chip bars. This blondie recipe...


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    Sugar Cream Pie

    46 reviews

    I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it...


    Homemade Vanilla Extract

    6 reviews

    Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to...


    Old-Time Buttermilk Pie

    6 reviews

    My mother and grandmother made this pie with buttermilk and eggs from our farm and set it on the tables...


    Christmas Candy Cane Cookies

    7 reviews

    These cookies were a holiday tradition in my family since I was a young child. Now my own family requests...


    Strawberry Tart

    6 reviews

    This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of...