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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    Scottish Oatmeal Rolls

    My family likes rolls that can hold up to scooping gravies, sauces and more. This recipe is a favorite. The...


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    Lemon Biscotti

    Our lemon biscotti recipe creates cookies with the perfect texture and crunch. Serve these lemony delights with your daily coffee...


    Apple Butter Cake Roll

    This is a new take on a pumpkin roll. Her spicy gingerbread cake might make you think back fondly to...


    Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

    A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...


    Fresh Peach Upside-Down Cake

    This is a family favorite and a great summertime dessert, using fresh peaches. We love this cake served warm with...


    Polish Sauerkraut Bread

    Hearty, chewy slices of this light rye bread are terrific by themselves or with a favorite meal.


    Glazed Cherry Coffee Cake

    With its pretty layer of cherries and crunchy streusel topping, this coffee cake is great for breakfast. Or you can...


    Sunday Morning Coffee Cake

    This tasty, old-fashioned coffee cake, with a cinnamon-sugar streusel topping, cuts nicely for company and your family will love it,...

    Pizza for Dessert

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


    Star-Studded Blueberry Pie

    Family and friends say this patriotic pie is better than a local favorite from one of our best neighborhood restaurants....


    Squash Appetizer Cups

    “These cheesy, moist bites always go fast!” says Lori Bowes from Waterford, Michigan. “If I’m in a hurry, I bake...


    Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake

    "Cranberries add a delightful tartness to this coffee cake that is a Christmas morning tradition for my family," writes Anne...


    Shortbread Ornament Cookies

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


    Spiced Banana Nut Muffins

    If you just have time for a muffin in the morning, make it a good one. These banana and spice-flavored...


    Autumn Surprise Pie

    What better way to welcome fall than with a homemade pie? This one calls for apples, pears and raisins flavored...


    Dutch Letters

    Golden, flaky and filled with luscious almond paste, these S-shaped Dutch letters are a hit pastry in Iowa and Holland...


    Grandma’s Christmas Spice Cutouts

    My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always...

    Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars

    This Hungarian pastry has always been a family favorite. The dough is rich and soft , and the layers of...


    Colossal Batch of Oatmeal Cookies

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


    Cran-Orange Streusel Muffins

    In less than 45 minutes, you can have a dozen hot and flavorful muffins on the table. They're very easy...


    Caramel Chocolate Trifle

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


    Cranberry Shortbread Bars

    Look at the lovely confection our Test Kitchen came up with when it combined cranberries, coconut and white chocolate! Colorful...


    Peppermint Stars

    I make these buttery mint cookies each Christmas because they're my daughter's favorite. Use whatever cookie cutter design you prefer....

    Italian Cream Cake

    Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool’s take on a classic is a...


    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    Chocolate chip zucchini bread is a delightful way to use up summer's surplus of zucchini, resulting in a moist, flavorful...


    Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake

    An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily...


    Apple Pie Pastries

    My coworker Debbie treated the office to these spectacular mini apple pies. Everyone fell in love with the warm filling...


    Apple Oatmeal Cookies

    Oatmeal raisin fans will love these apple oatmeal cookies with warming spices and dried fruit—a wholesome treat with the comforting...


    Caramel Apple Crisp

    Caramel apple crisp takes less effort than a pie and it's just as tasty with vanilla ice cream! For a...