Desserts

The A-frame design on this pretty country chalet is easy enough for even first-timers to make. So gather the kids...

Loaded with lots of tender apples and adorned with a nutty caramel topping, this pleasing pie recipe is always a...

I like to garnish slices of this smooth, silky pie with coconut shavings for a fun, tropical flair. —Kristine Fry,...

Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one sweet dream of a dessert to serve company....

Mom always used the same round-headed cookie cutter to make her "boys." They always came out of the oven soft...

Crumbled macaroons are a surprising addition to this cobbler’s topping. We love that you can make the sweet treat in...

Refrigerated cookie dough gives you a head start on making biscotti from scratch. For true chocolate lovers, substitute chocolate chips...

If you’re looking for a delicious way to use a quart or so of tart summer berries, start with this...

Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the...

You can’t beat my mom’s lattice apple pie. Pretty as a picture, the golden crust is flaky and the filling...

A few simple ingredients make a creamy frosting that finishes cakes, cupcakes and cookies. If you love making desserts, keep...

Candy making can be easy! Have kids help roll the candies in sprinkles, colored sugar or jimmies. Store in an...

These cute meringues are a great addition to your table when entertaining at Easter. Enlist the kids to help shape...

The tart-sweet filling and a perfect, flaky crust make this cranberry pie a bake not to be missed.

You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...

Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, these flavorful biscotti are a favorite. They are among the...

My husband's grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...

Kids love this sweet, wiggly gelatin and whipped topping dessert. Use different flavors of gelatin to make color versions that...

In honor of the doomed wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz," we had fun fashioning these simply delicious snacks...

As soon as they see these pumpkin pops, your little ghouls’ and goblins’ faces will light right up. —Clara Coulson...

The toasty flavor of lightly grilled pound cake makes it the perfect accompaniment for summertime berries. Lemon-kissed whipping cream is...

At first glance, people might think this colorful "pizza" is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids...

I've been making these cute cookies with mom since I was a little girl. They're certainly one of my favorites...

These buttery shortbread cookie ornaments are almost too pretty to eat! You can use cookie cutters in shapes of your...

A sweet streusel topping pairs well with citrusy slices of this tart. It's a spectacular spin on basic lemon bars...

With a cookie-loving husband and seven kids, one batch of cookies doesn't last long here! When I make this colossal...

Guests are pleasantly surprised to see this lovely trifle on my holiday table. Coconut, pineapple and mandarin oranges lend a...

A highlight of our annual family reunion is the dessert competition. The judges take their jobs very seriously! Last year's...