Desserts

One of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches...

Everyone who tries these beloved gems is amazed that they use only five ingredients. Baking cookies doesn't get much easier...

I rely on a cake mix to speed the prep for this moist streusel-topped dessert that pairs tart rhubarb with...

I created this cookie recipe because my sons liked eggnog so much. After frosting the cookies, you can add to...

Someone brought this crisp to a parish dinner at my church. I asked for the recipe, and now I take...

I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...

I adapted my mom's yummy cobbler recipe for slow cooking. With the hot summers here in Arizona, we can still...

Taking a cue from Star Mints, I created a buttery cookie with a holiday look. This one melts in your...

For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...

You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...

The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...

I bake these crispy yet chewy peanut butter cookies often. My grandchildren, both near and far, can't wait to dig...

It's not a misprint—there really are just two ingredients in this spiced cherry dessert. It's a good brunch for sweet-lovers,...

My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly...

Mother used to make this comforting baked custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after...

I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...

This light, moist cake is my favorite. It tastes heavenly and is special enough for most any occasion. —Fayrene De...

This lovely and delightful dessert has the classic flavor of a banana split. It's a cool, creamy treat with no...

For an easy, make-ahead dessert that's elegant and luscious, try this recipe. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is...

This moist coconut cake is definitely one of my most-requested desserts. Use different cake mixes and pudding flavors for variety....

The holidays wouldn't be complete without cranberries and eggnog. I use them both in this flavorful cheesecake that's the perfect...

Try this recipe if you want a rich, fudgy dessert that’s a cross between pudding and cake. I like to...

For a light and refreshing dessert after any meal, try this tangy citrus treat. —Kathryn Anderson, Wallkill, New York.

With peach orchards just a couple of miles from home, it's easy to treat my family to this traditional dessert....

A friend and I often visit a local restaurant for pie and coffee. When they stopped carrying our favorite lemon...

When I met my English husband and served him just the crumble, he said it was fantastic but really needed...

An attractive dessert, this crisp is also a popular breakfast dish at our house, served with a glass of milk...

My husband, Bob, and I have a small sugaring operation with Bob's father. I love to put some of our...

When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...