Baking

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

Creamy chocolate pie makes for an indulgent dessert. My light version let's you have this treat without any guilt. Sometimes...

One of my favorite combinations is honey, olive oil and sea salt. It works great in cookies as well as...

I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...

Fresh ginger complements the chocolate truffle filling in this elegant, almost sinful tart. Small servings are best! —Janice Elder, Charlotte,...

I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...

Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature...

I tuck a rich chocolate surprise into each of these cute bites. Candied cherries add a colorful finishing touch. —Gloria...

Make cookie trays extra special with these mini pie look-alikes stuffed with sweet strawberry preserves. Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland

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

This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so...

This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with...

These coffee-flavored cookies are so delicious they make my own kitchen seen like a gourmet bakery!

These pretty little blueberry cakes are topped with a yummy lemon-flavored glaze. The recipe makes 12 tiny cakes, so one...

I made this recipe up and, after fine-tuning it a bit, I think I have a hit! One of my...

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

Mom always made heart-shaped biscuits for Valentine's Day. When I realized how easy they were, I continued her tradition! They're...

This lovely and luscious treat is rumored to have been the favorite dessert of European royalty long ago. I know...

I enjoy making this lovely coffee cake for anniversaries, Valentine's Day and other special occasions. I found the recipe more...

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

Everyone loves a vanilla cupcake. My recipe is a vanilla lovers dream—it's a vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream. To...

One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff...

This is such an easy dessert that everyone goes crazy over! I have brought it to church and work potlucks,...

After I tasted this dessert at a party, a friend shared the recipe. It originally called for pound cake...and I...

Family and friends are in for a treat when you serve them these luscious eclairs. No one can even tell...

Looking for a little something special to share with friends or family? Try these crunchy treats. They’re wonderful with coffee...

This melty, chocolaty spin on stromboli is delicious for both breakfast and dessert. Serve it with a cup of coffee,...

From Harrison, Arizona, Jan Badovinac shares her recipe for these tender, mini sponge cakes filled with vanilla custard and frosted...

Red velvet cookies and cakes are so pretty, but I always wish they had a bigger flavor. I infused these...