Baking Breads & Desserts

I just had to share my mom's recipe for these drop cookies. The light-as-a-cloud taste is simply heavenly. —Leslie Link-Terry,...

Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take...

Our family of chocolate lovers gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. They have the texture...

This beautiful torte was named after the Russian ballerina Pavlova because it's light and airy—and gets rave reviews! I adapted...

Decadent, chocolate mousse-like filling and a flakey, tender crust make this very special. Be sure to coat hands well with...

Sharon Wilkins of Grande Pointe, Ontario says, "I often take these bite-size chocolate goodies to potluck dinners for our country...

"I love visiting with friends over a pot of coffee, so I developed these crisp, chocolaty cookies to munch along...

My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...

When you present this eye-catching dessert on your table, you'll be thanked with many "ooohs" and "aaahs".
It may...

Kids are thrilled to find a marshmallow hidden under this cookie's cocoa frosting. I enjoyed these cookies as a child,...

Almond shortbread cookies cradle a delightful berry filling for this Christmas cookie favorite. The recipe is undeniably good. —Helga Schlape,...

These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...

We first made these cookies when my boys were small, and they would always end up covered in flour and...

My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have appeared at many family parties....

These unique cookies have been a part of our holiday tradition for as long as I can remember. My mother...

The inside scoop on this tasty treat is the white chocolate center, which makes for an especially rich dessert appropriate...

This delectable dessert is baked over a layer of caramelized sugar, so when it's inverted, a delicious golden sauce runs...

Homemade truffles—a little bit sweet and a little bit salty—will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in...

For a perfect dessert recipe for any romance dinner, try these cakes. It will be very impressive to your guests...

"If you're a peanut butter and chocolate lover, this fantastic trifle is for you," assures Lorie Cooper of Chatham, Ontario....

Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and...

Rich chocolate with a hint of raspberry liqueur—it doesn't get any better than this! —Taste of Home Food Styling Team

Savor the flavor of Key Lime Pie with these individual muffin-size treats. They're great when you need to serve a...

I don’t always have time to make whoopie pies from scratch, so I tweaked a cake mix recipe to create...

If the dessert just has to be chocolate, these rich fudgy brownies are a perfect solution for your family. And...

With their tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture, these pretty little souffles make the perfect finish to a special meal....

Ever since I tried the maple blondie at Applebee's, I've been determined to figure out the recipe. I tried several...

If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added...

Classic biscotti cookies take on a whole new level of deliciousness with help from licorice-laced aniseed. Wrap up these sweet...