Baking

Few things are sweeter than homemade cookies, cakes, pies and other desserts, which is why we’ve dedicated this page to baking recipes. Discover tips, tricks, recipes and much more.

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    Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

    Mother would make this rich, fudgy dessert more than any other because it was my father's favorite. My husband, two...


    German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

    This recipe is my mother's—she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers...


    Buttermilk Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    I received this recipe from my best friend over 10 years ago...and I still get rave reviews whenever I serve...


    Fudge Pecan Brownie Tart

    I love inventing my own recipes and entering contests—I won a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair for this...


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    Caramel Cups

    Yep, we've transformed your favorite candy bar into a whole 'nother bite-sized treat. Learn how to make Twix cookies—a riff...


    Homemade Croissants

    A traditional dinner roll like this one is always welcome at holiday dinners. These homemade croissants make a big batch,...


    Cheesecake with Berry Sauce

    This creamy cheesecake is a family tradition; I've even shipped it to my daughter as a special treat. Using frozen...


    White Chocolate Cranberry Bread

    Tangy cranberries complement the appealing vanilla-citrus flavor of this quick bread shared by Ruth Burrus, a field editor from Zionsville,...

    Ribbon Icebox Cookies

    Three ribbons of flavor—cherry, chocolate and poppy seed—combine into one tender Neapolitan-style cookie. My mom made these when we were...


    Chunky Orange Marmalade Cookies

    My mother had this recipe in her cookie collection and she and I began baking these when I was a...


    Kaiserschmarren

    The story goes that when Austrian Kaiser Franz Josef's chef noticed that he always broke his pancake into small pieces...


    Five-Topping Bread

    I love making bread, and you can't go wrong with this recipe. These tender, golden brown loaves have a great...


    Spicy Oatmeal Cookie Mix

    Brown sugar and spice and everything nice—like cinnamon, coconut, oats and chips—are layered together in pretty jars of yummy, ready-to-bake...


    Cottage Cheese Yeast Rolls

    "I always take my Cottage Cheese Yeast Rolls to potlucks, where they're soon gobbled up," writes Angie Merriam of Springfield,...


    Pistachio Ice Cream Dessert

    Both creamy and crunchy, this fabulous frozen dessert is a favorite at our house. You'll love the pistachio flavor and...


    Pumpkin Dessert Bars

    Put a twist on traditional pumpkin pie with this recipe. It packs the spicy pumpkin flavor you love, but in...


    Creamy Chocolate Dream Dessert

    “My husband and I have loved this cool, creamy dessert for years,” says Kay Hickman in Snyder, Texas. “Now that...

    Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert

    This never-fails pear recipe turns out moist, firm and fruity every time. Some members of our family request these rich...


    Dill-Onion Batter Bread

    Since the dough doesn’t require kneading, this is a very easy bread to make. The tender loaf has a pleasant...


    Apple Spice Muffins

    I came up with this recipe when I was out of my usual muffin-making ingredients. I improvised, and the results...


    Date-Nut Apple Cake

    WE have enjoyed this recipe for many years. It was given to me by a college friend. It looks like...


    Cinnamon Chocolate Nachos

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


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    Apple Turnovers

    Apple turnovers are the sweetest (not to mention the easiest) way to enjoy the flavors of an apple pie without...

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    Strawberry Pie

    Our strawberry pie celebrates the harvest with a beautiful display of sliced fresh berries in a bouncy, sweet filling.


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    Graham Cracker Crust

    It takes just three ingredients to make a delicious graham cracker crust at home. You may want to keep a...


    Pumpkin Seed Cranberry Biscotti

    Hints of pumpkin seed and almond give this biscotti recipe a wonderful flavor that's just right for fall. Try one...


    Cranberry-Pear Coffee Cake

    This is my favorite cake to make for last-minute occasions. I also make it to give to friends because it...


    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...


    Santa’s Coming Cookie Puzzle

    This clever confection s easy to make with store-bought cookie dough and is entirely edible to boot! Blanched almonds make...