Baking

Few things are sweeter than homemade cookies, cakes, pies and other desserts, which is why we’ve dedicated this page to baking recipes. Discover tips, tricks, recipes and much more.

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    Cranberry Icebox Cookies

    6 reviews

    These crisp cookies are especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's convenient...


    Chocolate-Covered Raisin Cookies

    1 review

    My family loves these moist, chewy cookies. They're a year-round treat at our house, and a batch never lasts long....


    Cherry-Filled Cookies

    This luscious cherry filling peeking out of these rounds is just a hint of how scrumptious they are. Using a...


    Glazed Lemon Tube Cake

    32 reviews

    This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...


    Mint Brownie Pie

    11 reviews

    I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I...


    Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

    29 reviews

    If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...


    Caramel Peanut Bars

    8 reviews

    Rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts and gooey caramel peek out from between golden oat and crumb layers. Delicious!—Ardyce Piehl, Wisconsin Dells,...


    Scandinavian Pecan Cookies

    3 reviews

    We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share...

    Homemade Brown Bread

    15 reviews

    This yummy bread has a light texture and includes richly flavored ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and oats. One moist...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....


    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    5 reviews

    I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...


    Festive Cranberry Cake

    2 reviews

    Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in...


    Memorable Biscotti

    12 reviews

    The enticing aroma of anise filled the kitchen and wafted through the house as Mom baked these crisp cookies when...


    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

    3 reviews

    It seems Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...


    Oatmeal Pie

    2 reviews

    This delicious oatmeal pie recipe came from my mother. My husband especially enjoys it during the holidays. I have shared...


    Pear Cake with Sour Cream Topping

    2 reviews

    This is a great way to combine bread and fruit for an all-in-one breakfast. The cake is very tasty and...

    Old-Fashioned Stollen

    4 reviews

    Stollen is a Christmas tradition in Germany. The fruit-filled yeast bread is topped with icing, candied fruit and almonds. Its...


    Sacher Torte Cookies

    6 reviews

    This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot...


    Angel Food Cake

    13 reviews

    This angel food cake has a completely different texture than the ones made from a mix. My family enjoys it...


    Butter Pecan Cake

    7 reviews

    My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two...


    Lemon-Butter Spritz Cookies

    17 reviews

    This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's great for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They...


    Coconut Oat Cookies

    5 reviews

    These chewy cookies have been a family favorite for years. The pecans provide a crunchy contrast to go along with...

    Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake

    23 reviews

    I like that I can use delicious Wisconsin sour cream in this recipe. This coffee cake tastes wonderful and feeds...


    German Apple Cake

    21 reviews

    During the long, cold winters we have here, this recipe has warmed many a kitchen. The cake is perfect for...


    Southern Tea Cakes

    5 reviews

    There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for...


    Favorite Mexican Cornbread

    4 reviews

    I love to cook and my supportive and encouraging mom finally convinced me to submit this recipe. I often serve...


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    Spiced Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    26 reviews

    I often bake this beautiful cake in my large cast-iron skillet and turn it out
    onto a pizza pan....


    Rhubarb Nut Muffins

    13 reviews

    Muffins are my weakness! When I make these to take to a gathering, I always come home with an empty...