The cake's name says it all. Plus, it's tall, dark and delicious.-Billie B. Isaacs, Miamisburg, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother later make these cookies, and I remember begging for a slice of the raw dough-I thought the...
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Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut cookies. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, these shaped cookies never last long when I make them for my husband and two sons....
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How's this for a dish-all the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in my recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. -Connee Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland
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Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have been baking it for generations, and their families have been enjoying the wonderful spice flavor...
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Gingersnaps lend crunch to my heartwarming cool-weather classic, featuring the season's juiciest fruit-pears.-Linda Robertson, Cozad, Nebraska
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I made this for my family and they all love it! The most important thing is to stick the cookies in the freezer right after putting the kisses on so that they don't melt into a puddle of chocolate. I learned...
Author: HannahB607
Everyone in my family knows how much I adore cheesecake. Anyone who wants one made comes to me because they know I have a lot of tried and tested recipes. But I was getting bored with the standard chocolate...
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This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the delectable results are well-worth it. I bake the tender jam-filled hearts when I need something fancy to serve for Valentine's Day or other special...
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For a show-stopping ending to the meal, the delicious cake only needs four ingredients. It's so simple to make ahead of time, but it looks like I spent hours fussing.-Beth Stephas, Eagle Grove, Iowa
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I've been told that this dessert tastes exactly like a lemon meringue pie and that it's the best angel food cake anyone could ask for. I'm not sure about all of that, but it is delightful to serve, and...
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A delicious holiday treat. This was made by my husband and I on a particularly sugar-craving night. Add sugar sprinkles for decoration.
Author: Rachel Davey Sardella
Great texture and color as well as taste. Smooth and easily spread, this frosting turns any cake, cookie, or cupcake into something deliciously special.
Author: Tia the Baker
This savory spread is served in the form of a cake and served at Christmas and New Year's parties in Italy. It's decadent spread on bread or crackers. It is usually served with mostarda di frutta (candied...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This is a delicious pie that people just love on a hot summer day. Great for Sunday dessert if prepared Saturday night.
Author: Karen Neilson
Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet no-bake Christmas cookies from our Test Kitchen. Dressed up with green food coloring and red candies, they're a fun addition to cookie...
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These cookie bars are the easiest, most delicious dessert or snack to make with cake mix. I always get rave reviews when I make these!
Author: Caitlin
This award-winning tart has a rich nut filling flavored with maple in a buttery crust. It is topped off with a lovely chocolate drizzle.
Author: larkspur
This is one of my mom's favorite cookies that she made quite often. Mom had lots of family and friends over and they always had these cookies on hand with tea.
Author: Carol
You can put this sweet and special dessert favorite together in a snap. It's a wonderfully sweet way to end any meal. -Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona
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This rich cake is ideal for special occasions. -Priscilla Prescott, Forest City, North Carolina
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These cookies are great for a rainy day activity with the kids. Also great for Christmas gifts. This was handed down since at least my great grandmother and are YUMMY!
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This has been in my party recipe collection for over 30 years and never fails to satisfy my guests. I can always rely on these fancy treats to please even the fussiest in the crowdt. -Jessica Feist, Pewaukee,...
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Pineapple dream is one of those perfect potluck desserts. Cream cheese, pineapple, whipped cream and graham crackers, yum!
Author: Amanda Formaro
When my mother first made these slightly sweet morsels years ago, we immediately fell in love with their unique flavor. -Helen Youngers, Kingman, Kansas
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"I've used this recipe for years," shares Suzanne Caithamer of Walton, Kentucky. "It's a wonderful addition to care packages and holiday cookie exchanges. Even people who don't like dates love them!" You...
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Grandma was about the best baker I've ever known. This is the cake she brought to every picnic or family reunion. It can't be beat.
Author: Cheryl King
Lime flavored and glazed cornmeal cookies Use lemon extract if you can't find lime.
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My grandpa, a widower, raised his three sons on his own and did all the cooking and lots of baking. I can still picture him making these tasty cookies. -Karen Baker, Dover, Ohio
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I serve this creamy wheat and pineapple salad at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It's a family favorite!
Author: Melanie
Soft and chewy on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside -- these are the perfect coconut macaroons.
Author: Jennifer Segal
Berries and hazelnuts are plentiful in our Pacific Northwest-so ingredients for this treat are often at my fingertips. I like to freeze a couple of pies to enjoy in winter. -Katherine Barrett, Bellevue,...
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Valerie Jones of Portland, Maine says, "Cranberries add unique flavor and color to an ever-popular apple crisp."
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Use up some of your leftover baby food in this easy Bundt cake. Any fruit flavored baby food can be used.
Author: sal
Gail Mehle of Rock Springs, Wyoming submitted the original recipe for these brownies with a secret ingredient: cinnamon. The spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar was a perfect fit for her recipe, adding...
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Here's what you need: graham crackers, butter, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips
Author: Katie Aubin
Not your typical apple pie! Cinnamon chips are scattered throughout the pie and in the streusel, giving the apples the cinnamon flavor they deserve.
Author: Cynthia Clark
This tender bread will remind you of pound cake. Its mild lemon flavor and cakelike texture makes it perfect for brunch or a mid-afternoon snack. -Suzy Horvath, Milwaukie, Oregon
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Beautiful, in-season apricots were my inspiration for this coffee cake. I created it for a get-together with friends for our annual porch party. Because it was an evening event, it became a dessert. Great...
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Folks can't stop eating buttery, brittle-like candy. Try using almonds or your favorite nut in place of the cashews as an equally tasty alternative.-Kim Croft, San Diego, California
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These tasty cookies are perfect for a Canada Day celebration-and the rest of the year as well, says Lynda Harnish of Pembroke, Ontario. "I make big batches at Christmas time for my family," she relates....
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Brownies are a favorite for summer picnics, and these are the best! I received this recipe from a dear friend many years ago, and I still make it at least once a month. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dessert...
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MY FAVORITE time to visit my grandmother was when she'd just taken her crumb cake out of the oven. A warm piece of that cake with a cold glass of milk was the best treat. I remember Grandma was able to...
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Of all my autumn recipes, apple dumplings are a hands-down favorite. I found this treat years ago in an Amish cookbook. A rich, homemade caramel sauce tops it off. -Lois Stache, Brillion, WI
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Warmed apples to serve as a side dish or over waffles, pancakes, ice cream, or frozen yogurt.
Author: Shasha
"Our family loves to take drives, and I often bring these bars along for snacking in the car," relates Martha Haseman of Hinckley, Illinois.
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Treating yourself to this indulgent dessert won't give you the blues later on! Even with a fabulous fruit filling and crumb topping, this light recipe keeps fat and calories to a minimum. Serve the pie...
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