In Mexico, these rich cookies are called "Little Wedding Cakes" and usually are served with hot chocolate. Since moving here close to Mexico from the Midwest, I've enjoyed trying authentic recipes-they're...
Author: Taste of Home
Ana Colon in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin enjoys whipping up a batch of these down-home delicious raisin bars for breakfast, coffee breaks or dessert. "They couldn't be much quicker or easier to make,"...
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This recipe has been a family "secret" for generations. But I think it's too good to keep to ourselves. A glossy chocolate coating hides a crunchy coconut filling. -Jennifer Dignin, Westerville, Ohio
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When I was four, Mom and I would don our aprons and I would pretend we were bakers named Marge and Betty. Though we dropped that routine, we still make Christmas cookies together every year. -Rebecca Little,...
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This recipe is not only simple, but is sure to become a family favorite. It may also become an oft-requested dish by friends and neighbors, so be prepared to make a few batches. Goes great with homemade...
Author: Momster
Everyone will adore these cute Easter bunny cupcakes with marshmallow ears. The cupcakes have a lovely lemony flavor and the bunnies are easy to make. Perfect for Easter brunch or as an addition in your...
Author: Lucy
Whether I serve my torte with coffee at a luncheon or in the evening when friends visit, I always get compliments. My husband (we've been married 42 years), three children and five grandchildren are all...
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You'll bring a taste of the Old World to your holiday table when you serve this time-honored German pastry. It's sure to please everyone...even those who don't care for fruitcake. If you like, substitute...
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In New York, we have a huge maple syrup industry. I took a basic whoopie pie and gave it a twist using our beloved maple flavor. -Holly Balzer-Harz, Malone, New York
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These cookies were a Christmas tradition when my husband was growing up. They are perfect for cookie cutting and decorating.
Author: Catherine
When Crafting Traditions staffers saw the enticing cake recipe Gloria shared recently, they excitedly added it to our sweet gathering of birthday treats. And for good reason-to make it, Gloria uses candy-flavored...
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This recipe from the Missouri Ozarks represents our area well because so many farms have peach trees. Cobbler is a delicious dessert for picnics and potluck dinners. It can be served cold or warm, and...
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I always have tons of Halloween candy from my kids and this is a great way to use up Kit Kats®. I served this at Thanksgiving for those who didn't want pie. Everybody loved this cake. Frosting will be...
Author: KELSEYANDTYLERSMOMMY
This chocolate cake is good for any occasion at any time of year. I have been baking this for two years.
Author: Ladan M Miller
These cookies were a holiday tradition in my family since I was a young child. Now my own family requests them before any others at Christmas. —Pat Schmeling, Germantown, Wisconsin
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My aunt passed this recipe on to my mother, who then shared it with me. Both of them are excellent cooks, so I knew it had to be a winner. I wasn't disappointed! The rich tart is wonderful as a holiday...
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Garnish fresh strawberries on top of this pretty and pink strawberry cake recipe. Using cake mix and a few other ingredients, this cake is easy to whip up in a flash! -Pam Anderson, Billings, Montana
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Puff pastry creates a quick and easy "dough" for pretty pinwheel-type cookies featuring two types of nuts. The flaky treats are hard to resist.-Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
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This is the only fudge I make anymore. I receive raves and recipe requests whenever I serve it or give it as gifts.
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What would the holidays be without mincemeat for dessert? Even people who say they don't care for the taste will be surprised to find they love these tender chocolate bars. -Darlene Berndt, South Bend,...
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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, yellow cake mix, large eggs, water, vegetable oil, McCormick® Pure Almond Extract, vanilla buttercream frosting, yellow candy melts, yellow and orange circular...
Author: McCormick
These are such cute cupcakes for Easter! Your family will love them. My family went crazy when I made them.
Author: thepurplebaker
Friends and family ask me to make my thick and creamy banana pudding for all occasions. They can't get enough of the wonderful flavor of the fruit and the vanilla wafer crumbs. You can also top the classic...
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Some say these are the best cookies they've ever had! Such a cinch to put together with just five ingredients, and so easy to vary. Stir in your favorite baking chips and change up the decorations to suit...
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This is a moist spice cake with a 'secret' ingredient. They will never guess!
Author: LOIS JEAN ANDERSON
For those of us who have leftover bananas, but don't care for banana bread, these banana bars are really moist and yummy!
Author: COCONUTTY
A homemade crust made with ginger cookie crumbs complements the maple syrup in this frozen refresher. It's a cool yet comforting finale to a holiday meal. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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Thin crispy cookies with milk chocolate in between.
Author: A Miller
There's a bit of my state's history behind these brownies' name and shape. In 1990, when I entered them at our state fair, Kansas was celebrating the 100th birthday of a famous native son, Dwight Eisenhower....
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This recipe is both delicious and healthy, and it's a great way for chocoholics to sneak in their veggies! These cupcakes are very muffin-like, but they are fluffy, chocolaty, and moist. They're a healthy...
Author: LaurenLee3
Super easy, festive Easter cake that looks decadent but tastes light. Can be made without 'nest' to use as wintertime dessert.
Author: home.cook
This is not your typical pumpkin pie! With a smooth, creamy filling and pretty arrangement of nuts on top, it's an extra-special dessert. -Loretta Lawrence, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Our Test Kitchen created this pretty dessert to help you impress guests at your next gathering. With a yummy raspberry layer and nutty homemade crust, it's hard to believe that a slice isn't an invitation...
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This is extremely easy and the crust doesn't get all soggy the second day. Fat-free ingredients work well. Garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped topping if you like.
Author: Charlotte Pierce
I love to prepare these chocolate balls for family gatherings, to share at work or when I have a craving for chocolate! They're not too sweet and the glaze makes them pretty. -Lisa Malshuk, Bellow Falls,...
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If you don't care for crisp cookies that crumble when you take a bite, give this soft variety a try. No one can resist the fudgy, minty flavor. -Kristin Vincent, Orem, Utah
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Fall cuisine is typically marked by what many consider to be more traditional and even somewhat austere flavors. Fall cuisine usually boasts 'Old World' flavors such as cloves, walnuts, and cranberries....
Author: ShadowOfOdin
"This moist delightful cake is good for you and yummy, too," assures Audrey Grimm of Mesa, Arizona.
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Oatmeal bars with a caramel flavored peanut butter topping. A big hit at pot-lucks! Very rich, also!
Author: SUE CASE
Nancy Baker of Boonville, Missouri writes, "This fun salad is so simple to make and doesn't contain any unusual ingredients that require a special trip to the store. Give it a try. You'll be pleased with...
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Folks who favor the tartness of cranberries will fall for this pretty pie. The crimson berries look so beautiful under the airy meringue topping.
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If you love cheesecake and love peppermint candy this will be perfect! Delicious and great for the holidays!
Author: Mrs Sarah
An oatmeal drop cookie with tangy cranberries added to it. These are great topped with orange icing.
Author: Tammy M Curry
A great summer cake with fresh peaches for parties and family gatherings. This is a cake for people who have a little sweet tooth.
Author: Kate