Desserts

I call this combination of two classic desserts my "lucky” recipe. It won top honors when I entered the baking...

I was looking for an unusual recipe to enter in a competition at the local county fair, since it seemed...

Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....

When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still...

A co-worker's mother gave me this gem of a recipe a few years back. I can never decide what's more...

"The rich frosting really makes this delicious cake," writes Lillian Marcotte of Woodstock, Vermont. "I frequently rely on this recipe...

Bar cookies are the best-so fast and easy. Go as spooky as you dare when decorating this pan for Halloween....

At the downtown Chicago law firm where I work, we often bring in goodies for special occasions. When co-workers hear...

These are fun, refreshing and low in fat! —Lynn Bernstetter, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

There's nothing "scary" about this cake. I make it every Halloween for my husband, Mike, and our three children. —Karen...

My grandchildren absolutely love these cream-filled cupcakes, and I hope the chocolaty treats become a favorite in your home...

Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century...

Looking for a surefire way to impress guests? Present this eye-catching torte! It features a moist chocolate cake and both...

These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes...

These moist and cakelike brownies came from my mom’s old cookbook. Mashed potatoes may seem like an unusual ingredient, but...

"People who love chocolate will enjoy this delightfully sweet confection," says Janet Smith of Sunnyvale, California.

I used to teach in a cooking school, and this was one of the most popular recipes. We often made...

For variety, add extra goodies to this basic brownie recipe. It's a quick answer to dessert for a busy family...

"I made these tasty cake doughnuts often when our children were growing up," says Frances Poste of Wall, South Dakota....

Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...

Says field editor Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois, "These tasty little tarts are nice for a family, kids...

This towering torte takes guests' breath away every time! It's my most-requested cake recipe, has an unforgettable frosting and makes...

Here's a low-fat dessert that captures the flavors of the season. The homemade custard comes together in minutes, but seems...

"Since my children are grown, I make these light butter cookies for the neighborhood kids," relates Isabel Podeszwa of Lakewood,...

If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...

My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on...

This is a delicious cake-it's so moist! It's great for taking to picnics in summertime, since it travels well. It...

My husband likes the flavor and texture of these cookies. Milk chocolate chips and sliced almonds make them deliciously different....

"This light peach dessert is so fresh it tastes just like summertime," says Shelby Nicodemus of New Carlisle, Ohio. "It's...