Baking Breads & Desserts

When my husband wants a treat, he requests these chewy peanut butter honey cookies. —Lucile Proctor, Panguitch, Utah

Our egg bread recipe is a showstopping bake for any occasion. The impressive, braided loaves are pillowy, soft and finished...

The recipe for this beautiful flavorful loaf came from our daughter-in-law, Karen. She's a great cook. Everyone who enjoys a...

This pie is pretty as a picture and absolutely apricot in flavor. The fruit's golden-orange color beautifully shows through the...

This recipe is an interesting way to use apples. I usually make them on Fridays, so when family and friends...

Baking is the tastiest part of LaJunta Malone's hobby of collecting gingerbread boys. "I decorate gingerbread cookies to use for...

Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, "When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!"

My mother passed this recipe on to me. The moist bars have a delightful fruity taste, perfect for potlucks in...

Your family will likely gobble up these airy muffins, which won me a blue ribbon at our county fair! Pretty...

A great addition to any meal, this cornbread uses basic ingredients and is simple to make. This recipe is a...

Belle Plaine, Iowa's June Formanek sends a fruity streusel-topped bread delightful for brunch. This is a great make-ahead treat that...

Christmas cutouts signal the holiday season. For variety, sprinkle half of the cookies with colored sugar before baking and frost...

Combining the best of brownies, s'mores and Rice Krispie treats, these marshmallow chocolate bars are a decadent dessert ideal for...

Corn has been a staple for generations in my family. This comforting dish from my grandma was a part of...

A delightful nut-and-date filling swirls through these sweet, buttery date pinwheel cookies. Enjoy them during the holidays or as a...

These old-fashioned Christmas cookies have been a holiday tradition in my family for many years. It was a joy to...

These crisp sunflower cookies are a delicious sweet and salty blend of wholesome ingredients. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas.

These impressive loaves really sparkle on the buffet. You can't just eat one slice of this treat with its rich...

My grandmother made this treat every year for Christmas. It’s much better than everyday apple pie. The recipe is a...

This tender cake is so easy to make because it mixes in one bowl. Slice it at the table so...

Whenever Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota serves slices of this favorite treat, someone asks for her recipe. "It's a...

Jewel-toned fruits team up to pack this pretty pie with festive flavor. The recipe is one that our four grown...

This country white bread is wonderful for making sandwiches or French toast, and it's quite delicious even on its own.

I belong to several volunteer service groups, and this dessert has been a real time-saver when there's a large crowd...

Here's the perfect cheesecake for spring. The rich cookielike crust and creamy filling make the zesty citrus taste a wonderful...

Our coffee cake recipe turns coffee-o-clock into a true treat!

I like to make and share this festive delight with family and friends. The candied fruit and nuts add holiday...

"My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor...