Desserts

This classic cookie from New England can be made two ways: soft or crunchy. My happy version with cinnamon, ginger...

For a sunny angel food cake, we make a filling of mascarpone, cream cheese and lemon curd, and then drizzle...

Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples...

My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I currently live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery...

My husband loves it when I make dessert. Fruit crisps are easy and quick to prepare, so I make them...

I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies that are so easy, even novice bakers can pull them...

I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...

My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily...

I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...

During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples...

My daughter works at a summer camp, so I send treats. Instead of a cookie jar we use a coffee...

Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor. —Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Here’s a cake that gets its rosy hue from the rhubarb topping. It’s moist on top and light as a...

This is a nice change from apple pie. It's tasty and worthy of a special occasion—plus, it’s very easy to...

This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for it at the local fair and was...

I added pumpkin and subtracted some of the coffee flavor in a tiramisu I developed for a special holiday dinner....

This pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the...

Rhubarb and strawberry often go together, but blueberries give rhubarb a fresh and summery touch. — Mike Schulz, Tawas City,...

It didn't take long for this cake from the 1970s to become the favorite birthday cake of my husband, Joe....

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to bake this for a local women’s homeless shelter. I like to...

When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...

My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...

Think outside the box this season and enjoy these traditional Chinese cookies, each one topped with an almond slice. —Shirley...

What do you get when you combine a popular mint-chocolate drink with a cheesecake? Pure delight! Garnish the top with...

You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the...

My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...

Peanut butter lovers go nuts for these rich little sandwich cookies. On a hot day, sandwich ice cream between the...

My family and I always try new desserts during the holidays. This one was a clear winner, so we now...

These adorable mini apple pie pastries make a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. The recipe calls...