
Dill Pickles
Dill pickles are a snap to make at home—pun intended! Fresh cucumbers, garlic and dill are soaked overnight in an...
Sand Art Brownie Mix
These brownies are so good and I always keep a few jars on hand to add to gift baskets or...
Iced Anise Cookies
“It was a tradition to have these cookies on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. My grandmother always kept some on hand...
Sweet Potato Spice Bread
Moist and tender, this delightful quick bread has a bold molasses-spice flavor. It's a good thing this recipe makes two...

Chocolate Chip Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
"My husband and I love homemade cookies, but a full batch is too much," writes Denise Fritz of Ormond Beach,...

Fruited Swedish Tea Ring
I entered this festive tea ring in our agricultural fair, and it won top honors. Every year, I make around...

Mixed Nut Brittle
Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like...

Holiday Divinity
I've been whipping up this Christmasy treat— with its jolly red and green candied cherries and scrumptious chopped nuts— since...

Homemade Almond Roca
My easy almond roca recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New...


Peanut Clusters
These chewy peanut clusters, filled with sweet and salty flavors and covered in melted chocolate, couldn't be much easier to...

Napoleon Cremes
For the annual Christmas open house we host, I set out a buffet with lots of food and candies like...

Hidden Mint Morsels
Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The...

Candy Apple Jelly
With a hint of apple and cinnamon, this apple jelly spreads cheer from breads to bagels to muffins. Its rosy...

Apple Nut Bread
A friend brought a loaf of this nut bread to a ladies' church meeting at my house. It was still...

Seasoned Salt
Our family is self-reliant and likes to make things from scratch—including spices and seasonings. The kids jostle for a turn...

Toffee-Coated Peanuts
A handful is never enough when you serve these mouthwatering nuts, so be sure to make plenty! The sweet toffee...

Horn Walnut Cookies
It takes only a few ingredients to create these elegant and delicious horns. This is a terrific make-ahead recipe because...

Chocolate-Glazed Almond Bars
With a moist almond filling and a flaky golden crust, these bars are sure to be the perfect dessert for...

Cashew Candy Crunch
I started making brittle in the mid 1970s and have been using this recipe for about 30 years. One year,...

Roasted Cumin Cashews
Kick up parties and get-togethers with this well-seasoned snack. The cashews are sweet, salty, crunchy...and oh, so munchable. —Martha Fehl,...

Citrus Almond Cookies
These frosted goodies were a "must" every Christmas in my mother's family. I think the blend of milk chocolate, toasted...

Cinnamon Toasted Almonds
Crunchy, cinnamon almonds are a spectacular treat to take to a party or gathering. They taste just like the almonds...
Pecan Caramels
I altered the original recipe for these creamy caramels by substituting condensed milk for part of the whipping cream and...

Sugared Peanuts
"I tend to make these only for special occasions, such as holidays, because I cannot keep my husband and son...


Ranger Cookies
Golden ranger cookies packed with coconut, oats and crispy rice cereal are a classic.


Potato Chip Clusters
Just three offbeat ingredients add up to one unique, delectable, no-bake treat. These super easy, sweet-and-salty candy clusters make for...

Caramel Popcorn
Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. “This awesome snack never lasts...

Apple Snack Mix
With apple chips and cereal in fun shapes, this cute mix makes a tasty, nutritious gift, bake sale item or...

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
We love how incredibly soft and chewy these white chocolate cranberry cookies are. Best of all? No dough chilling time...