Baking Breads & Desserts

Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband...

I get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these dipped gingersnaps. Dipping them in white chocolate makes...

These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes...

These pretty pinwheel cookies have tempting swirly layers of orange and chocolate. I really mess up my kitchen whenever I...

I love to use this fudgy brownie recipe when bringing treats to work. When I was growing up, I helped...

This recipe was passed down to me from my mother-in-law. The soft sugar cookies are a favorite
with our...

We make and decorate these cutouts for different holidays and give lots of them as gifts. Last year, we baked...

Golden and buttery, these rolls have cornmeal flavor and a texture that goes perfectly with a hearty bowl of chili....

These oatmeal cookies are chewy with old-fashioned goodness and are low in fat.—Kathleen Nolan, Lawrenceville, Georgia

This pretty pear cake is bursting with luscious pear flavor. It's made with a few simple ingredients, and the simplicity...

These cookies are both crisp and chewy. They can be frozen after they're iced for real convenience. With two small...

These oatmeal cookie bars include a simple caramel sauce hack. The recipe comes together so fast that it will instantly...

This quick apple zucchini bread spotlights late-summer produce. It's easy to bake and absolutely delicious.

Looking for a surefire way to impress guests? Present this eye-catching torte! It features a moist chocolate cake and both...

I used to teach in a cooking school, and this was one of the most popular recipes. We often made...

These are my favorite sugar cookies. The lemon adds a unique flavor. They sure are good with coffee when company...

If you need an idea for what to do with those few over-ripe bananas nobody wants to eat, consider throwing...

These soft, tender chocolate chip zucchini muffins can be made whether you have a bumper crop of zucchini or not—no...

After sampling this cake at a picnic, I had to find the lady who made it to ask for the...

Don't be sad that tomato season is over—be happy that it's time for green tomato pie! Made with sliced green...

I usually make this dish for brunch, but it's also wonderful for breakfast or dinner. Guests have said it just...

Christmas morning will be sweeter than ever when you serve these festive rolls topped with a rich and creamy frosting....

I experimented with a chocolate cookie recipe until I was satisfied with the results. I entered these cookies at our...

The apple provides natural sweetening and helps make this cake moist and delicious. I'm a former home economics teacher who...

I obtained this recipe from my mom, who is a great cook. It's been in the family for years. We...

A local radio station sponsored a contest that required recipes with three different products from the dairy case. I entered...

My family loves rhubarb and raspberries, so I was happy to find this recipe several years ago. We recently moved...

Especially refreshing during the summer months, this dessert lets fresh fruit shine. —Ida Ruth Wenger, Harrisonburg, Virginia