Baking Breads & Desserts

Fill your kitchen with the homey aromas of these baking recipes for breads, desserts, snacks and more.

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    Sugar Cookies

    157 reviews

    This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with...


    Scottish Shortbread

    81 reviews

    Scottish settlers first came to this area over 150 years ago. My mother herself was Scottish, and—as with most of...


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    Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies

    112 reviews

    I developed this recipe for the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. It's our signature chocolate chip cookie that's big, thick...


    Creamy Caramel Flan

    65 reviews

    A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for a...

    How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust

    Mastering the lattice pie crust will turn you into a pie-making pro. We'll show you how with step-by-step pictures and...


    Cranberry Curd Tart

    This cranberry curd tart features a nutty pecan-oat crust filled with a vibrant cranberry-orange filling and sparkly sugared cranberries.

    Date Brownies

    1 review

    Made with date syrup instead of sugar, these rich date brownies are a little bit more healthy than the usual...


    Lucy Wang’s Banana Brulee

    We had a bunch of overly ripe bananas and at first I thought of banana bread, but then I made...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Matchai Tiramisu

    This matcha and chai (matchai!) tiramisu blends the earthy bitterness of matcha with the warm, spiced comfort of chai. The...


    5 Types of Pie Crust

    The better the crust, the better the pie, but which one is meant for the job? Let’s go over the...

    Julia Child’s Technique for the Flakiest Pie Crust

    Julia Child relied on fraisage, a classic French technique, to get the flakiest pastry and pie dough. It doesn't require...


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    Blondies

    1 review

    Whether you like them plain, packed with white chips or studded with walnuts, this buttery blondie recipe hits the sweet...


    Lemon Brownies

    Technically blondies since they don't contain chocolate, these lemon brownies are rich bar cookies with a burst of bold citrus...


    Fried Apple Pies

    Golden brown outside and sweet and fruity inside, these fried apple pies are perfect hand-held treats. Take them to picnics...


    Best-Ever Mini Blueberry Muffins

    Mini blueberry muffins are tender, sweet, packed with juicy berries and perfectly portioned for mindful munching, lunchboxes and on-the-go snacks.

    Dundee Cake

    Dundee cake has an appealing pale orange color and a pleasant citrus flavor, thanks to orange marmalade as a "secret"...


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    Elise Jesse’s S’mores Bites

    These sweet little bites are just as fun but way less messy than classic s'mores. I make my own marshmallow...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Pistachio Cardamom Crinkle Cake

    This pistachio cardamom phyllo cake is my ode to gulab jamun—a delicious Indian dessert. It’s a milkfat doughnut soaked in...


    Pear Olive Oil Cake

    1 review

    This flavorful cake is a lovely, understated way to finish your grand meal. It doesn't take a lot of time...


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    Monkey Bread Muffins

    These soft, sweet and spiced monkey bread muffins are the first to disappear from the dessert or brunch table.


    Chocolate Creme Brulee

    Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...


    Elvis Presley Cake

    Elvis Presley cake is a pineapple lover's dream. The sweet pineapple layer and rich cream cheese frosting with chopped pecans...


    Queen Elizabeth Cake

    Queen Elizabeth cake is a Canadian dessert worth making at home. It's rich with dates and topped with a broiled...


    Judy’s Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    28 reviews

    I received this chocolate chip banana bread recipe from my co-worker and dear friend Judy years ago. When she gave...

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    Lemon Blueberry Cookies

    Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make...


    Peach Upside-Down Cookies

    Soft and chewy peach upside-down cookies are crowned with a sweet streusel topping that conceals a peachy surprise on the...


    Dubai Chocolate Cake

    In our Dubai chocolate cake recipe, you'll find moist, fluffy chocolate cake layers and the same filling that has made...


    How to Prevent Soggy Pie Crust

    Ready to bake the perfect pie? These tips on how to prevent soggy pie crust will have you serving up...


    Maple Apple Pie

    1 review

    Tiny, rural Vermont is famous for its apples, for dairy cows and for producing more maple syrup than any other...


    Layered Strawberry Bundt Cake

    A layered strawberry Bundt cake is a stunning dessert centerpiece for spring or summer. The center layer of buttercream and...