Pastry Bag

A pastry bag makes it easy to craft bakery-level cakes, bars and other sweet treats. Join us as we take a look at how to use a piping bag, related recipes, tips, techniques and more.

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    Strawberries with Chocolate Cream Filling

    Just a sweet little something to top off any meal and make it special. These party-pretty bites are as easy...


    Santa Star Cookies

    Cookie baking can't get any more fun than when you are making—and decorating—these adorable Santa cookies. But they're not too...


    Autumn Tree Cake

    You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...


    Christmas Tree Savory Rolls

    Topped with festive pepper stars, this appetizer tree consists of tender yeast rolls with a savory cream cheese filling. It's...


    “Boo”-rrific Kisses

    The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...


    Easy Reindeer Cookies

    One year my son wanted to buy everyone in his class a present. I suggested we bake them a treat...


    Mini Meringue Pumpkins

    Cast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch’s worth of treats. It’s easy to...


    Gingerbread House

    Our gingerbread house recipe is for novice and pro bakers alike. We’ll show you how to make, bake, build and...

    Meringue Drops

    If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added...


    Pretzel Log Cabin

    Longing to live in a log cabin? The house plans on these pages put the next best thing at your...


    Harveys Coconut Macaroons

    As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a...


    Peppermint Kisses

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


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    Meringue Cookies

    These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp,...


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    Chocolate Eclair

    You will feel like a French baker when you make our classic chocolate eclair.


    Mimosa Butter Cookies

    You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus...


    Mocha Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They're also great with a variety of fillings—try making...


    Holiday Meringue Miniatures

    My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie...

    Chocolate Cream Cupcakes

    My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white...


    Caprese Tomato Bites

    I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. They give you a taste of...


    Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...


    Valentine Heart Brownies

    Steal hearts this Valentine's Day with brownies that have cute frosting centers. They're simply irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies

    These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...


    Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids...

    Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses

    Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my...