Brownie Torte
My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...

Raspberry & Chocolate Shortbread Bars
A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made...

Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs
Here’s a special appetizer that won’t last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this...

Peppermint Crunch Christmas Cookies
Several years ago, I took a basic shortbread recipe and turned it into a much more festive Christmas cookie. These...

Caramel Whiskey Cookies
Yogurt replaces part of the butter in this traditional cookie, but you would never know. I get a lot of...

Chocolate & Coconut Cream Torte
My grandmother passed this recipe down to me years ago and now I make it for my own grandchildren. When...
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pudding Pie with Bananas
I created this pie in tribute to Elvis, who was my favorite entertainer, and to Hershey, Pennsylvania, the town where...

Creamy Chocolate-Banana Pie
You can make almost any dessert more awesome with chocolate. In this cream pie, fresh banana and chocolate make a...

Kahlua Dream Bars
I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened...
Easy Bourbon Chocolate-Pecan Pie
This is my version of my great-grandmother's original pecan pie recipe. You can easily make this pie without the bourbon...
Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods
Who doesn't love a steamy mug of hot chocolate on a snowy day? Now you can give friends, neighbors, co-workers...

Chai Chocolate Chip Shortbread
I’ve always loved the taste of chai tea, so I decided to try to incorporate it into one of my...

Chocolate-Drizzled Ravioli Cookies
My daughter Madalyn came up with the recipe for these Oreo-filled ravioli. Our family couldn't stop eating them! Even her...

Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars
I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...

Gooey Caramel-Topped Gingersnaps
Making these cookies is therapeutic for me. And they are always quite popular at fundraisers. If you’d like, you can...


Lemony Snack Mix
I'm on a gluten-restricted diet. I came up with this snack mix one day when I wanted something fast and...

Caramel-Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies
These cookies are more cake-like; a nice change from the more common chewier chocolate chip cookie. I've been known to...

Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Of all the recipes in my repertoire, I knew my Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies would have the best shot of...
Elvis Banana Bread
As a toddler, my son loved bananas, so we always had them in the house. We didn't always eat them...

Halloween Candy Bark
My kids and I wanted to make a treat using the beautiful colors of fall and some candy that's special...

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a...

Frozen Peanut Butter and Chocolate Terrine
This terrine can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When served, it cuts easily, revealing the...


Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry
Banana and chocolate puff pastry is a celebration of one of our favorite pairings, brought together with flaky pastry crust...

Caramel Nut-Chocolate Popcorn Cones
These adorable treats were inspired by the chocolate-covered ice cream cones I used when I was little. These cone are...


Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, crowned with chocolate ganache and a swirl of peanut butter buttercream, are an impressive treat that...

Eggnog Tiramisu Trifle
Rich and absolutely fabulous—my family's five-star dessert is simply an opulent presentation that is almost too good to eat. You'll...


Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...

German Chocolate Tassies
My son and I love chocolate, so I made this brownie-like recipe to satisfy any chocolate lover. The pecans add...
Yummy Cookie Bars
I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...