
Red Velvet Spritz Cookies
I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one. The hint of cocoa...

Cranberry-Nut Brownies
I like to add extras like chips, nuts and dried cranberries to a brownie mix to turn regular brownies into...

Cherry Snowball Cookies
"These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center," notes Joy Schuster of...

Easy Holiday Fudge
A friend shared this quick and easy candy recipe with me. The holidays wouldn't be the same without it.

Warm Chocolate Melting Cups
These little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is...

Chocolate Rum Truffles
It's hard to eat just one of these chocolaty silky candies. I like to keep some on hand for a...

Salted Dark Chocolate Tart
When I was little, my grandpa always had a bag of caramels in his truck and a few in his...

Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse
I love chocolate and this is so quick and easy to make that I can surprise my family anytime of...

Homemade Raspberry Sauce
Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to...

Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes
Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...


Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake
After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a...

Raspberry Chocolate Puffs
This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because
it makes a spectacular presentation. The best...

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte
A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep...

Malted Chocolate Cheesecake
With an impressive presentation and a scrumptious, classic malt flavor, this downsized dessert will make anyone feel special. —Anna Ginsberg,...

Easy Ice Cream Sundae Dessert
In summer, nothing's better than ice cream sundaes. We kids couldn't wait to dig into this tempting dessert. It's...

Chocolate-Raspberry Whoopie Pies
I’ve saved this jam-filled whoopie pie recipe for years after cutting it out of a newspaper. It’s one of my...

Rainbow S’moreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...

Chocolate S’mores Tart
I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply...

Homemade Candy Bars
Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...

Chocolate Coconut Pie with Coconut Crust
Chewy coconut in both the fudgy filling and the homemade pastry crust make this pie a real standout. I mix...

Almond Pear Torte
Yum! This recipe combines cheesecake, pears and nutmeg for a scrumptious holiday dessert. I sprinkle slivered almonds on top. —Trisha...

Almond Petits Fours
Dainty, bite-sized cakes are often the highlight of a ladies' luncheon. Our home economists share their mouthwatering version here.—Taste of...

Layered Mint Fudge
"I make this festive fudge year-round, but especially at Christmastime," writes Denise Hanson of Anoka, Minnesota. "I've brought it to...

Strawberry Dessert Soup
From Sharon Delaney-Chronis in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin: When I first prepared this change-of-pace soup for a party, everyone called it...


Valentine Sugar Cookies
"The almond flavor makes these delicious sugar cookies quite unique," says Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota.

Apple Walnut Cake
There are fancy cakes that are light and fluffy, but when fall comes around you can’t get much better than...


Apple Pie fruit
Baking apple pie from scratch is a fall baking tradition we treasure. Perfect your technique with our apple pie recipe,...

Berry Tarts
When you need a recipe to feed a crowd, these mixed berry tarts have a butter crusty and burst with...

Apple Butter Pie
My grandmother gave me this recipe, and I, in turn, have shared it with dozens of friends. Grandmother made it...