By replacing half the butter with applesauce and half the chocolate chips with raisins, I only slightly altered the original. They are still soft and tasty with half the fat.
Author: MakeItHealthy
As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago, but have lightened it up quite a bit. Everyone asks for the recipe, and no one suspects...
Author: Taste of Home
In my opinion, cookies are the best dessert to make...and to eat! With a crisp outside and chewy caramel filling, these are likely one of my very favorites. -Jan Smith, Star, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Instead of throwing away those watermelon rinds, turn them into a sweet treat with sugar, mint, and sweet basil. If you like, you can roll the dehydrated candy pieces in coarse sugar. Eat immediately or...
Author: BJMeltz
My daughters and I came up with this treat when planning a candy-making party. The pops also make adorable hostess gifts, are perfect for potlucks and would sell out quickly at a bake sale. -Lisa Haboush,...
Author: Taste of Home
Almond-flavored meringue, a fudgy filling and a sprinkling of pistachio nuts make these bite-size morsels a special addition to any holiday dessert tray. -Charlotte Elliott Neenah, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
These are a great take on the Peanut Butter Brownie. You can't tell the difference between whole wheat and regular flour. My family eats them up EVERY TIME I bake them.
Author: DMOMMY
I am a huge fan of 'One Bowl Chocolate Cake' by Allrecipes user 'shirleyo' on Allrecipes! I was determined to create a new cake flavor just as moist, fluffy, and homemade. These lemon cupcakes are contest-winning...
Author: Dani
Gingerbread Cookie Mix layered in a one quart canning jar. Great Christmas gift. Place a circle of gingerbread fabric between lid and ring and tie a gingerbread man cookie cutter onto jar with ribbon!
Author: Staci
Family and friends say this patriotic pie is better than a local favorite from one of our best neighborhood restaurants. Sometimes, I switch things up and use gooseberries for half of the blueberries....
Author: Taste of Home
This tender cake has been a family favorite for years. Chock full of nuts, it has a rich buttery taste, a crispy crust-and makes a wonderful substitute for fruitcake at Christmas! Delicious with coffee...
Author: Taste of Home
These cookies are the result of a recipe inspiration and an afternoon spent experimenting in the kitchen with my daughters. I took the cookies to a meeting and they were a hit. So yummy with a cup of coffee!...
Author: Taste of Home
If you've never tried rhubarb before, this is the recipe for you. The sweet, crisp topping taking the edge off the tart, tangy fruit, both benefiting from a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is a...
Author: Chef John
The natural goodness of fresh apples comes through in delightful Sugarless Apple Pie. "It's an old-fashioned treat everyone can savor," assures Arlene Taylor of Lacey, Washington.
Author: Taste of Home
My sister-in-law, Jennifer, loves German chocolate. With her in mind, I experimented in the kitchen and came up with nutty truffles. They make a fun gift packed in a festive box or tin.
Author: Taste of Home
We pull out all the goodies for these chewy bars, like raisins and coconut. For more color, sprinkle on the M&M's once the bars are in the pan. Then press them in. -Connie Craig, Lakewood, Washington
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, kosher salt, baking soda, white chocolate chip, coconut oil, small candy eyeballs
Author: Snoop & Martha's Very Tasty Halloween
I love cinnamon chips, and this is an intriguing way to use them. Make sure to stock up on them during the holiday season so you have plenty to last during the year. -Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Angela Hutton shares a melt-in-your-mouth dip for fresh fruit and cake. "Since fondue has become popular again, I've had fun searching out recipes that are fast and especially delicious," she writes from...
Author: Taste of Home
This great tasting ginger cookie really lives up to its name; it's cake-like and the spices really blend together well. This cookie perfectly captures the flavor of the season. Suvilla Jordan, Butler,...
Author: Taste of Home
It's hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey layer of caramel. I combined several recipes to create this version that satisfies both the chocolate lovers...
Author: Taste of Home
These are high fiber, high protein, low in fat and absolutely delicious cookies that make a terrific snack. You won't believe how good they are! Any dried fruit or nuts are recommended as additions to...
Author: Healthy
Since my husband farms, I try to have simple meals and snacks available, as I never know when he and his father will come in from the fields. These cookies have a distinct maple flavor and stay moist and...
Author: Taste of Home
Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request for this delicious treat. You can make it even more chocolaty by adding cocoa powder to the...
Author: Taste of Home
Just like the frosty version would, this snowball is sure to disappear fast at warm-weather gatherings! Tangy citrus is the delightful surprise when you taste the coconut-topped confection from Betty Friesen...
Author: Taste of Home
When preparing to enter a baking contest many years ago, I kept fine-tuning this recipe until it was just right. My determination paid off...I was first runner-up! Chocolate frosting enhances the maple-nut...
Author: Taste of Home
Instead of making individual hot fudge sundaes for guests, make these cute little cakes! Raspberry and chocolate always pair well. I like to stir 1/2 cup raspberries directly into the sauce, but you can...
Author: Taste of Home
This exceptional cookie features a wonderful chunky combination of cashews, dried cranberries and white chips. Make plenty. They will disappear quickly.
Author: Taste of Home
"This airy, melt-in-your-mouth mousse has a light cocoa flavor that's so good," comments Donna Brooks of Jefferson, Maine. "It's simple to mix, then pop in the fridge while you're preparing the rest of...
Author: Taste of Home
Here is a lovely winter dessert that uses fresh seasonal pears. It's easy to fix and a comforting treat after any meal. I enjoy snacking on it while sitting by the fireplace. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi,...
Author: Taste of Home
Make edible magic wands with this recipe and conjure up some Halloween fun!
Author: WITCHYSPRIG
This special recipe was given to me by a friend. By using some low-fat convenience items, I lightened it up with beautiful results. -Ilene Doty, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
"My mother and I used to make these rich, buttery shortbread cookies every year for the holidays and gift-giving. With a hint of chocolate and a chewy pecan filling, they really are exceptionally good."...
Author: Taste of Home
While the crostata, an open-faced fruit tart, is actually Italian, my version's peach filling is American all the way. -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
This is an incredibly easy but wonderful pie recipe to celebrate the Kentucky Derby! It is very rich, but it is great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. To speed up the process, you could use a pre-packaged...
Author: Craig Carlson
Here's what you need: white cake mix, blue food coloring, red food coloring, hard red candy, hard blue candy, vanilla frosting, blue frosting, red frosting, wooden skewers
Author: Katie Aubin
The easiest, creamiest, classic British rice pudding recipe you'll ever find. Wonderful when enjoyed both hot and cold.
Author: Christina Conte
My goal is to create pies as good as my mother's. I came up with this recipe to use up fruit in my freezer. The first time I made it, my family begged for seconds. If I continue making pies this good,...
Author: Taste of Home
This super simple sweet potato dumpling recipe is always a huge hit.
Author: Brian Bolling
Author: insanelygood
We always have leftover mashed sweet potatoes after our Thanksgiving feast. I take what's left to make an indulgent filling for sweet potato empanadas. Convenient crescent roll dough makes this recipe...
Author: Taste of Home
It's so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced bananas.-Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta
Author: Taste of Home
To create the stained glass effect of these cookies, I sandwich jelly between two layers of basic dough. Your favorite raisin filling is excellent here, too. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah
Author: Taste of Home
To tell the truth, I'm not a "chocoholic". I enjoy fruit desserts and custards more than anything. So my brownies have neither milk nor dark chocolate-but still satisfy every sweet tooth. Though my husband...
Author: Taste of Home
We have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us all happy. -Bob Bailey, Columbus, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
As youngsters, my 10 children always loved this moist fudgy cake with the coconut center. It's still at the top of their request list when my crowd of 46 comes home for the holidays!
Author: Taste of Home
"The rich frosting really makes this delicious cake," writes Lillian Marcotte of Woodstock, Vermont. "I frequently rely on this recipe when I want something good in a hurry." It's sweetly priced at just...
Author: Taste of Home
Add a touch of elegance to cookie trays with these easy nutty bars. They're perfect with coffee, cocoa or tea. -Jeanette Meidal, Savage, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
Caramelized brown sugar, fresh pineapple, and rum make for a delicious cake! I made this for Paul's 2018 birthday and a dinner club dinner.
Author: corbettcook