
Cherry Bonbon Cookies
This is a very old recipe from my grandma. The sweet cherry filling surprises folks trying them for the first...

Mini Brownie Treats
I like to take these quick and easy treats to potlucks and family gatherings. They're always well received! —Pam Kokes,...

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for...

Split-Second Cookies
I love baking cookies, and this is a recipe I've used for many Christmases over the years. Raspberry jam makes...

Angel Food Cake Roll
There's always room for dessert—especially when it's this eye-catching angel food cake roll. We like strawberry yogurt in the filling,...

Cheesecake Layered Red Velvet Cake
I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe?...

Schaum Strawberry Torte
This recipe was handed down from my German grandma. She took great pride in serving this delicate dessert. Whenever I...

Cherry Pound Cake
Here's a rich classic pound cake with the pretty surprise of bright red cherries tucked inside and dotting the creamy...

Peanut Butter Brownie Cups
—Karen Presbrey, Pascoag, Rhode Island

Raspberry Pie Squares
Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry...

Chocolate Mint Truffle Tart
Eating a slice of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor...

Valentine Cakes
These individual chocolate layer cakes are a sweet way to say "I love you" even when it's not Valentine's Day....

Cranberry Lime Macaroons
It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually...

Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte
This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson,...

Italian Cornmeal Spritz Cookies
A chef at a local culinary school gave me this recipe, and I've been using it for years. Italian cornmeal...

Fluted Lemon Cake with Fresh Fruit
This citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of...

Valentine Napoleons
These pastries are quick to fix, thanks to convenient puff pastry! Field editor Kathleen Taugher of East Troy, Wisconsin fills...

Chocolate Ginger Cake
Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the...

Swedish Cream Apple Rings
My mother made this classic coffee cake for every important holiday... Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Now, I carry on the...

Easy Strawberry Shortcake
WHEN I married in 1946, my sister-in-law was a big help in sharing her recipes and cooking expertise and I...

Oatmeal Rollout Cookies
For special events, my mother would bring these cookies to the rural school I attended. She decorated each cookie with...

Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte
I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I'm asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping...

Cranberry Pavlova
I was looking for a good desert for Christmas. One that was different than pumpkin and apple pie. I still...

Cookie Swirl Cobbler
An extra-rich chocolate chip cookie dough and crescent roll topping provide a tasty twist on a classic cherry cobbler. Serve...

Mini Chocolate Cakes with Caramelized Bananas
This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy....

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints
When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I'm reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These...

Mint Candy Cookies
"Because you start with a store-bought cookie mix, it takes no time at all to make these minty treats," says...

Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte
With layer after luscious layer of creamy filling and cake, Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte proves irresistible every time. —Brenda Fisher,...

Chocolate Monkey Bread
We enjoy this chocolate monkey bread as we open gifts on Christmas. It's impossible to resist. —Heather Deterding, Odenton, Maryland