
Focaccia Bread Squares
Looking for an alternative to garlic bread? Try this golden focaccia bread that's a big hit at our house. The...
Oatmeal Brownies
The recipe makes the most of a handy packaged brownie mix, so these treats are fast to fix. If you...

Jeweled Thumbprints
When I moved here from Malta more than 20 years ago, a kind neighbor lady took me under her wing...

Peppermint Snowball Cookies
The holidays don't begin around our house until a batch of these cookies is baking in the oven. Their wonderful...


Big Soft Ginger Cookies
These ginger cookies are soft, easy to make and loaded with the flavors of fall.

Vanilla Butter Rollouts
Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy...


Hamantaschen
Our guide walks you through making hamantaschen, traditional triangle-shaped cookies for Purim, and even customizing them with different fillings.

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bite into paradise: Our coconut chocolate chip cookies balance tropical coconut with luxurious chocolate for a truly indulgent cookie.

Frosted Molasses Cookies
If my family knows I've baked these cookies, they're sure to gobble them up in a hurry.

Soft Molasses Cutout Cookies
I received this recipe years ago, when my husband and I managed a retirement home. We'd always put out homemade...

Fruit ‘n’ Spice Rounds
While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made...

Apple Doodles
This apple doodle recipe originally started as an apple cake. But I worked it into a recipe for cookies and...

Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
Blueberries brighten up the palate in this simple cookie recipe with a secret spice (cinnamon!) that makes it impossible to...


Orange Cookies
Soft, tender and filled with bright, zippy orange juice and zest, our orange cookies with a homemade icing are sure...

Pizza Roll-Ups
Since getting this recipe from our 4-H club, it's been a regular after-school snack. We like to dunk these bite-sized...

Miniature Meat Pies
I make these handheld pies in advance, keep them in the freezer, then bake them the day of the party....

Chewy Surprise Cookies
"With four daughters, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, I've baked lots of cookies," notes Lavon Timken of Cimmaron, Kansas. "This...


Garlic Bread
A basket of garlic bread makes any meal feel like a special occasion. Here's how to make a quick and...

Pecan Crescent Cookies
Rich, buttery and absolutely irresistible, these old-fashioned nut cookies were one of Mom's specialties. Any meal was a memorable event...

Cheesy Sausage Stromboli
I've had a hundred requests for this recipe over the years. Perfect for brunch or as an evening snack, this...

Brie-Leek Tartlets
My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're...

Quick Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
This tasty, filling chicken sandwich is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. It will brighten your day....
Carrot Cookie Bites
This recipe is a longtime family favorite. The cookies are soft and delicious, and the aroma while baking is absolutely...

Lemony Coconut Macaroons
These chewy gems have refreshing lemon flavor. They freeze well and thaw easily in the fridge, so you can cure...

Viennese Cookies
A Swedish friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. A chocolate glaze tops tender cookies filled with apricot...

Nutmeg Sugar Cookies
The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake. These are one of my favorite cookies—they...

Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin
This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts...

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Crab stuffed portobello mushrooms are a wonderful option when you want to treat yourself to a little extravagance. They're quick...

Stuffed Potato Ghosts
These hearty and yummy treats are easier to make than a normal stuffed potato and are a perfect appetizer. The...