Chilling Recipes

Here’s how to use chilling recipes for make-ahead dishes, baked goods, marinades and more.

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    Christmas Mice Cookies

    25 reviews

    These whimsical little cuties taste like truffles. Every Christmas, we make sure to have enough for friends and neighbors. —Deborah...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats

    30 reviews

    Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...


    Raspberry Bavarian Cake

    4 reviews

    This recipe is an all-time favorite with my family and everyone else who tastes it. It’s so easy but makes...


    Curried Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Grapes

    2 reviews

    This fun and flavorful beauty turns last night’s cooked chicken into a delightful salad that’s perfect for lunch. —Linda Bevill,...


    Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...


    Chocolate Cherry Fudge

    1 review

    This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


    Fast Macaroni Salad

    7 reviews

    Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom,...


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    Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

    20 reviews

    I just love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to...


    Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

    9 reviews

    Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...


    Peanut Butter Fudge Cups

    10 reviews

    My husband often travels during the week, and this fast-to-fix microwave peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for just my...


    Gingersnaps

    1 review

    Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible...


    Butterscotch Pumpkin Mousse

    45 reviews

    Guests savor every creamy, spoonful of this spiced autumn dessert. It tastes so good, no one guesses that it's actually...


    Swedish Christmas Rice Pudding

    5 reviews

    Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.—Karla Larson,...


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

    I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...


    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    2 reviews

    Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia


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    Pay Dirt Cake

    4 reviews

    With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the...

    Peanut Butter Graham Bars

    3 reviews

    I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With...



    Homemade Sage Sausage Patties

    8 reviews

    Oregano, garlic and sage add savory flavor to these easy ground pork patties. I've had this Pennsylvania Dutch recipe for...


    Marinated Potato Salad

    1 review

    I fix this potato salad when we're entertaining at home or to take to picnics and potluck suppers. I get...


    Gingerbread Snowflakes

    4 reviews

    Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme...


    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    6 reviews

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...

    Colorful Fruit Kabobs

    3 reviews

    These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...


    Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

    42 reviews

    We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...


    Spinach Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    Spinach adds unexpected color and flavor to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an...


    Easy Reindeer Cookies

    8 reviews

    One year my son wanted to buy everyone in his class a present. I suggested we bake them a treat...


    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...


    Cherry-Filled Cookies

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