Flecks of orange zest add a pleasant texture and zip to this classic sweet potato pie. Cook and mash the potatoes a day ahead to save time on pie-making day. -Lindsey Cook, Dallas, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
With its moist cake layers, creamy filling and chocolate frosting, this cake appeals to all palates! -Edith Disch, Fairview Park, Ohio
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"Each of these buttery cookies has a chocolate mint candy inside," says Lorraine Meyer of Bend, Oregon. "They're my very favorite cookie and are always part of our Christmas cookie trays."
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I first tasted this incredible coffee cake when a kind neighbor brought it by. It was so good that my brother-in-law tried hiding it from us so he wouldn't have to share. -Arlene Isaac, Crooked Creek,...
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These look so pretty at Christmas on a tea table with other decorated cookies. They taste as good as they look, and they are eaten quickly wherever and whenever I take them. They're also ideal for Valentine's...
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This warm and fruity sauce takes only minutes to make. It's a nice way to present frozen waffles or even pancakes and French toast. If you don't have cranberry juice, orange juice can be used.
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I came up with this chocolate and peanut butter treat when I needed a unique, fast dessert for a special dinner. The filled tortillas take just minutes on the grill and get a chewy consistency from marshmallows....
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I like Italian cream cake, so I used it as inspiration for this cookie recipe. The splash of orange liqueur in the filling is my special touch. -Sonji McCarty-Onezine, Beaumont, Texas
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When I want to impress guests, this is the pie I prepare. Peaches, plums and a bit of lemon peel are a refreshing trio that wakes up taste buds. It's a family favorite that's requested often. -Susan Osborne,...
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With strawberries, whipped cream, lemon pudding and angel food cake, this trifle is the perfect balance of rich and fruity.
Author: Almond Breeze
This cake delightfully combines the flavors of chocolate and cinnamon. Enjoy this dessert with dinner and use leftovers the next day as a handy snack.-Sue Reichenbach, Langhorne, Pennsylvania
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These little lemon cookies with glaze are a cross between madeleines and lemon pound cake. They are easy to freeze for later, and they make great potluck cookies. Enjoy! Store in airtight container for...
Author: duetfreak
Here's what you need: graham crackers, sugar, unsalted butter, gelatin powder, water, cream cheese, sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, lemon curd, dulce de leche, chocolate hazelnut spread,...
Author: Kiano Moju
A very yummy pie, made with fresh blueberries and fresh cherries.
Author: Deanna
I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I'm asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping to create a lighter version. -Christine McCullough, Auburn, Massachusetts
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This is my family's favorite cookie recipe. The combination of chopped up Butterfingers and chunky peanut butter is soooooo good!
Author: Joanie
Gorgeous red fruit bubbling away beneath a crunchy oat streusel topping -- this strawberry rhubarb crisp is one of the easiest and best desserts I know.
Author: Jennifer Segal
Here's what you need: all purpose flour, toasted sesame seeds, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, instant yeast, kosher salt, ghee, warm water, ghee, all purpose flour, sesame seed, honey, pistachio, powdered...
Author: Matthew Johnson
We love chocolate chip cookies at our house, and these are especially good!! I use a 1 inch scoop to form the cookies.
Author: BONNIE Q.
I always received compliments on my moist and chewy peanut butter cookies. But I wondered how to make them even more special, and I decided to decorate them, making them fancy cookies!
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These down-home-flavored cookies are a family favorite. Toasting the oats gives them an extra nutty flavor. The cookies freeze well and remain crisp...but I've found that whenever I make them of our children...
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I discovered this recipe online and changed it a little to suit my family's tastes. It always gets lots of compliments because people love the hot fudge topping and unique cookie crust. My husband says...
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Here's what you need: banana, chocolate chips, egg, vegetable oil, honey, milk, pure vanilla extract, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, banana
Author: Mel Boyajian
Meet the Cook: People tell me that they like the combination of a tart cranberry taste and the crunchy walnut texture in this dessert. I grew up in a rural community - so my sisters and I did a lot of...
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This is a great any occasion chocolate cake. This recipe makes one 9 inch round, and you can easily double it to make two 9 inch rounds or one 9x13 inch pan!
Author: TRACYALABURDA
If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added to the meringues to change the flavor.
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Cornbread, blueberries and maple syrup give this special dessert a flavor that's different from any cobbler you've had before. I came across the recipe many years ago. -Judy Watson, Tipton, Indiana
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This cake is heavy without being dry; everyone in my family loves it, and visitors do too!
Author: Emilie E.
As much as I love it with apples, a pear crumble with a bit of spicy ginger makes a lovely change
Author: Jamie Oliver
This chocolate cake recipe features the surprise additions of cola and marshmallows to the batter.
Author: Carole Zee
My niece tasted this pie at a family dinner and urged me to enter it in our hometown pie contest. She said it win the Grand Prize, and she was right! I cook at our local nursing home and everyone enjoys...
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Grilled fruit salad is a great snack for cold days, it is bright and colorful but still makes your tummy warm! The fruit may stick to the grill at first, which is normal; keep cooking!
Author: orio
Edith Holliday shares the secret behind her cute cupcakes. "My mother taught me this simple way to fill cupcakes with fruit jelly," shares the Flushing, Michigan baker. Take these tender treats to your...
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After tasting a fantastic green chile apple pie in a local restaurant, I knew I would have to try it with peaches. The result was fantastic! The combination of flavors in this unusual pie tells you what...
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Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan shares the secret of this mouthwatering pie. "When cooked, the pears become incredibly sweet, soft and fragrant," she relates.
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This warm apple cobbler is topped with an easy biscuit recipe. Preparation time is 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes...
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Mini cupcakes are usually just the right size for most kids. These little monsters are made out of chocolate cupcakes baked from scratch. You will need a grass tip in order to create the fur. You can make...
Author: gen_x
These traditional Polish treats will keep for a long time in an airtight container. One year, I sent a batch to my sister, but the box got lost. She received it 12 days later and reported that the cookies...
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I can whip up this apple pie with graham cracker crust in minutes using the microwave, so it's great for drop-in guests. People are always surprised I can serve them a slice so quickly. -Shirley Pochipinski,...
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If you're a fan of strawberry-rhubarb pie, you'll want to try this twist on the classic. Here, blueberries provide the sweet counterpoint to the tart rhubarb, with mouthwatering results. -Steve Gyuro,...
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Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread made with brown sugar and pecans. An absolutely wonderful recipe, and EASY too!
Author: SILVERLOTUS
A tangy lemon filling chock-full of berry slices is tucked inside these tender puffs. My husband is impressed with their great taste and appearance. I like how easy the puffs are to make. -Janice Mitchell,...
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This tasty recipe came about by experimenting in my kitchen. I'm a grandmother and great-grandmother, and when I'm not baking for relatives or friends, I'm busy tending my cherry orchard or skiing, bowling...
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This moist, chocolatey cake makes good use of summer's bounty of zucchini. Serve it alone or with fresh berries. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
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Great for gingerbread or molasses cookies! We spread this frosting generously over molasses cookies and eat them right off the cookie sheet. Enjoy!
Author: intelwalk
My friend loves cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies dipped in peanut butter, so I made her this fudge and everyone loved it! I made it for a class project at school and a guy proposed to me. It's super...
Author: Sydney
My 100% Italian husband will tell you these are his favorite cookies. I make them often, and definitely every Christmas (if not, people get upset). They're good with or without icing and sprinkles. -Marie...
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When asked to bring a dessert for my boys' football team to share, I whipped up these unique blondies and was instantly named "the greatest mom" by all. -Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California
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