This dessert is fast yet fancy. Keep the ingredients on hand for last-minute entertaining. -Christopher Bingham, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Handy pantry ingredients , including cake and pudding mixes, are the key to this moist, golden cake from Joanie Ward of Brownsburg, Indiana. It has a chewy, nutty topping and big butterscotch flavor.
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Butter-flavored crackers make the crunchy crust for this frozen take on coconut cream pie. "A mixer works great to easily combine the ice cream, milk and pudding mix," suggests Carol Beamer of Glenville,...
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I prefer to bake from scratch, but this Christmasy cake mix recipe is a favorite. For a change of pace, use apples and walnuts in place of the pears and pecans. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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My mom was a working, single mom when I was growing up. She never really had the time to make cheesecake, so this was a quick recipe to get that 'cheesecake fix' as she called it. Add any toppings that...
Author: Ringli
I've never been able to find whoopie pies this good! My grandmother always made them -- the secret is in the filling. I give them out at Christmas time, everyone looks forward to them. The recipe makes...
Author: pfogg
This moist cream cheese-based coffee cake has a layer of apricot jam and a sweet coconut topping with big flavor--thanks to a few minutes under the broiler.
Author: luvpbj
Here's my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with a blondie batter and cream cheese frosting. You can make a thicker crust if desired. -Kristin LaBoon,...
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This 5 cup salad is just like the classic recipe your grandma used to make. It's creamy, tangy, and loaded with terrific texture, making it the ideal post-BBQ dessert.
Author: insanelygood
Meet the Cook: For birthday parties or outdoor barbecues, this is a hit. At times, I substitute strawberry or Neapolitan for the vanilla ice cream...either works fine, too. My children used to love eating...
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These bars are a variation on the fabulous cinnamon almond biscotti that my mom and grandmother always made for the holidays. Instead of crisp, crumbly cookies that are difficult to shape, these bars are...
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I was given a bottle of Irish cream liqueur as a gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created this delicious trifle. It's always rich and decadent. -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California
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Convenient refrigerated cookie dough is a delightful crust for a creamy peanut butter filling in this yummy dessert from Peg Gerhard. "It's so simple to prepare, and everyone loves it," says the Latrobe,...
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I've been experimenting with espresso powder in different dishes. I really enjoy this chocolate tapioca pudding, and I hope you do, too! —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
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This quick cake has lots of delicious apples, sweet potatoes, spices, pecans and caramel. My surprise of white cheddar cheese enhances the wonderful filling. -Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana
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Use this dessert to dress up bread pudding, pound cake, ice cream or fresh fruit.
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Cold brew coffee, cream cheese frosting, and extra chocolate chips turn boxed cake mix into something wonderful.
Author: Alvin Zhou
Crisp and intense, the best part of the brownie! You can add a multitude of toppings such as salt, caramel, chocolate chips (mini), nuts, sprinkles, etc. You may as well double the recipe because they...
Author: Mere
This tart comes from my cousin Marie. I love plums - although you can make this recipe with other fruits, it's best with plums.
Author: Barbara
There's more to pumpkin than pie, as this impressive trifle proves. It looks so elegant with alternating layers of gingerbread cake and pumpkin/butterscotch pudding. Try making it ahead of time for a fuss-free...
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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, chocolate sandwich cookie, unsalted butter, nonstick cooking spray, cream cheese, Skippy® Creamy Peanut Butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar,...
Author: Skippy
Flaked coconut is folded into a custard made with egg yolks and thickened with flour.
Author: Sara
These amazing muffins can be as healthy and as delicious as your imagination allows.
Author: Jonathan Butt
A cake mix and canned frosting make it easy to serve this dessert, even on busy weeknights. It has a hint of almond that complements the cherries and nuts.-LaJune P. Holton, Sterling, Michigan
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This is a very moist cake that doesn't last long in my house. For a different taste, toast the pecans slightly. Dates can be substituted for figs to make a date cake.
Author: Patsy
Our Christmas meal always began with this refreshing, colorful cup that combines seven different fruits. You could even serve it as a light summer dessert with a scoop of lime sherbet.-Janet Wood, Windham,...
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This recipe is more than 75 years old. Mom made it often, since it was Dad's favorite. We have so many wonderful apple orchards in Rhode Island, and I really enjoy taking my grandsons out to pick our own....
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A delicious banana split dish of ice cream scoops with banana slices, fudge, nuts, and marshmallows.
Author: YouTip Gamer
This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of ganache. They're to die for! -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
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This delicious and moist cake mimics the famous drop-a-shot-into-a-pint flavors: Guinness®, Baileys®, and Jameson®. The whiskey is the dominant flavor. The amount can always be reduced and substituted...
Author: CinfulySwt
This custard cake recipe comes from my grandma and is nice to whip up when unexpected company stops in. It's a cool, creamy dessert that tastes like you fussed. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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JUST like the outdoor kind, this frosty figure from our kitchen staff is sure to melt...only it'll be your mouth! The cute-as can-be character is completely edible, from its chocolate candy buttons and...
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I've had this simple recipe for a long time and got the idea of layering the mix after seeing similar gift mixes in stores. I have yet to meet the person who doesn't rave over the cookies. I sometimes...
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I don't know what to say about this recipe other than it is decadent and addictive.
Author: Millie Ellis
My friend Sandy and I have gotten together for years to bake Christmas cookies. One year we made 16 different kinds in a day. I like this cookie because the orange flavor makes a nice change of pace from...
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All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use store-bought frosting to keep prep simple.. -Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida
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I adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so delicious that you'd never guess it starts with a convenient cake mix. -Sandy Burkett,...
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For a good friend moving to L.A., I made a blueberry goat cheese pie. Bake one, share it and start a precious memory. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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This vinegar pie recipe is more simple and quick than most. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Author: Sue
Creamy and rich, this homemade banana pudding recipe is so easy. Layer it in a trifle bowl for a pretty presentation. -Ruth Kizer, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Here's what you need: double-stuffed chocolate cookie sandwiches, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk
Author: Alix Traeger
Here's what you need: white chocolate, sugar, milk, eggs, flour, matcha green tea powder, baking powder, white chocolate, strawberry, blueberry
Author: Milloni Merchant
My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you like. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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This is a wonderful light sponge cake, flavored with coffee and a hint of chocolate. This may also be made in an 8 cup decorative pan.
Author: Kimberly D