I adjusted a favorite bread pudding recipe to make it a little healthier. Dried fruits add texture and sweetness to this heart-warming dessert.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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A very rich and moist cake. Can be made with any flavored cake mix, but we like the butter pecan.
Author: Cathy
My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It's so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. -Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
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This no-bake chocolate dessert from Rhonda Lanterman of Terrace, British Columbia has a tasty almond crust and smooth fluffy filling that's almost like a mousse. "It's so simple to make ahead of time and...
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This recipe was a lucky experiment. I was going to make apple pound cake but found I had no apples. So, I used the blueberries and peaches I had on hand. I was a winning combination.-Nancy Zimmerman, Cape...
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Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and vanilla chips, they grad a second and sometimes a third. This recipe moved with me from Kentucky...
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Dry ingredients for brownies are layered in a one quart jar and given as a gift, along with baking directions.
Author: Doreen
My husband is a real chocolate lover, so I'm always on the lookout for great dessert recipes like this one, which I found years ago. Who can resist the combination of chocolate cake, ice cream and hot...
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These delicate, puffy turnover cookies are sparked with raspberry and almond-delightful with afternoon tea.
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Once after making a fruit cake, I had some fruit and nuts left over. I mixed them into a basic cookie dough along with pineapple and coconut. These soft, colorful cookies are a nice addition to a Christmas...
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A spring tradition in my family. This wonderful recipe passed down from my great-grandmother combines the sweetness of a crumb topping with a tart custard-style rhubarb pie.
Author: starmaster25
A simple fudge recipe combining semisweet chocolate chips, condensed milk, pecans and grated orange peel. Use almonds, or any kind of nut, if desired.
Author: Angela
These cookies are a chewy dessert with a hollow center and have a great peanut butter taste! I made it up when I needed a good dessert. The best peanut butter cookies you will ever eat!
Author: Iluvbaking
This dessert is one of my favorites. Although you have to put a little work into it, the results can be described with one word: Yummy!
Author: Noodlefork
When my mom was a little girl, my great-grandma Alice would make this easy dessert. The torte, with its sweet-salty combination of cherries, meringue and a saltine crust is still a favorite today. -Danielle...
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Peanut butter lovers can double their pleasure with these treats. I use the popular ingredient in the cupcakes as well as in the creamy homemade frosting. -Ruth Hutson, Westfield, Indiana
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Blueberry pie is delicious, but add a custard for a little something different... I love this for a quick breakfast snack for guests!
Author: kristin
This is actually a really easy and quick recipe to prepare, but the finished results don't seem like it at all! The combination of blueberries and cardamom is a winner. This took a blue ribbon at the state...
Author: larkspur
This Mint Chocolate Cookie Dome is quick to assemble and will have everyone talking. The cookies give crunch on the outside, the brownie serves as a soft chewy base, and the mousse inside perfectly balances...
Author: Katie Aubin
The Venezuelan quesillo recipe, pronounced ke-see-yo, has bounced around our family since as long as I can remember. I frequently get calls asking about my exact recipe. It's not everyday your grandmother...
Author: imgoingbananas
This appealing dessert, with its pretty pistachio filling, almond crust and chocolate drizzle, is creamy smooth. I created it one Christmas Eve and my family raved about it. I've never seen cheesecake...
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Pumpkin and ginger are so compatible that to use them in one recipe makes this quick bread doubly delicious. This is my favorite bread during the holiday season because these old-fashioned flavors evoke...
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A summer holiday dump cake that is easy to make, delicious to eat, and there is only one pan to clean! Perfect for the 4th of July! Serve with whipped topping.
Author: sbennett05
"This is my 'dessert version' of chocolate-covered cherries," says Marilou Robinson of Portland, Oregon. "Our family loves it, and the preparation's quick using a boxed cake mix."
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A great pie crust for any recipe that calls for shortbread crust.
Author: JUDYDOTCOM
A chocolatey twist on an old Hawaiian favorite! So irresistible and buttery smooth melts in your mouth! A great mochi alternative to traditional brownies. Serve with whipped cream on top if you dare. It's...
Author: KokinaGoddess
These brownie chocolate chip cookie bars are a mix of cookies and brownies topped with a white chocolate top. Amazing! I always get people asking for seconds and thirds!
Author: eunice
My mom and I used to make these treats for Christmas every year. The no-stovetop prep means the kids can help you mix up this easy batch of fun! -Savanna Chapdelaine, Orlando, Florida
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I had some fresh plums that my husband hadn't eaten, and came up with this delicious dessert. EASY and delicious! This can be used with other stone fruit like peaches or nectarines, and I bet it would...
Author: COURTNEYGRIFF
My improved dessert combines two things I love: pumpkin and cheesecake. This better-for-you version is the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Visit my blog at www.HealthifiedMom.com for more great recipes...
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These are moist peanut butter cupcakes with mini peanut butter cups in them, topped with melted milk chocolate and chopped peanuts. I was looking for a chocolate-peanut butter cupcake recipe that wasn't...
Author: mallory
Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They're a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats...and because they're so easy, older kids could whip up a batch on their own! -Christie Porter,...
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No one will believe that Ruth Lee's ooey-gooey chocolate cake is actually light. The Ontario, Canada reader's decadent treat features two chocolate cake layers with creamy caramel between.
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These delicate cookies are elegant and lovely for any holiday gathering. They also would be suitable for an afternoon tea. The lemon and sesame seeds make this cookie perfect for an international spread...
Author: CAMELLIA JEFFERY
I got this recipe my mother-in-law more than 40 years ago. They taste as good today as they did back then!-Arloia Lutz, Sebewaing, Michigan
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Quick and easy. Be ready to try to hold the relatives back. I usually have to make a double batch. I don't know where I got this recipe but its been a favorite in my home for over 30 years.
Author: Junktownsmom
Our daughter first astounded us with her cooking talents when she made this cheesecake at 13 years of age. With a unique cookie crumb crust and extra-creamy filling, people think this dessert was made...
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Here's what you need: bananas, chopped nut, chocolate, whipped cream, maraschino cherry
Author: Matthew Johnson
These snow globe cupcakes are both fun to look at, and delicious to eat. Our version uses a chocolate cupcake, topped with vanilla frosting, shredded coconut, a cute holiday lollipop. We then top it off...
Author: Tikeyah Whittle
This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the sides. -Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
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Why is this recipe crowned the best vanilla buttercream frosting? With its powerfully decadent vanilla bean flavor and delightfully creamy texture, your family and friends will scrape every last bit of...
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Savor the flavor of Key Lime Pie with these individual muffin-size treats. They're great when you need to serve a large group.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
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I have taken this popular cheesecake to every gathering since I created the recipe about 15 years ago. My family asks for the dessert all the time, and I'm happy to make it. -Christine Ooyen, Winnebago,...
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Blackberry jam is folded into the batter of this bundt cake. After baking the cake is given a confectioners' sugar glaze.
Author: Barbara
Making homemade ice cream is an activity that can involve the whole family. Have the kids shake the bags until the liquid changes to ice cream. No one will be able to resist the taste!-Erin Hoffman, Canby,...
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For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. -Hubert Scott, Cockeysville, Maryland
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