"I remember begging my mother to make this moist cake back in the '50s," says Kathy Frees from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. "Instead of sticky frosting, it's covered with sugar and nuts and is a wonderful...
Author: Taste of Home
Pecan halves are completely covered in chocolate. An easy and delicious treat that also makes a great gift.
Author: GOLDIELOCKS264
My mum taught me this recipe when I was just learning to bake, and I still use it for parties as it is a crowd-pleaser. Having only 3 ingredients it is super quick and easy to make. A dollop of vanilla...
Author: Marya "Marta" Krause
This was my Mom's recipe. Easy and quick to make. Apples and walnuts are packed into a cinnamon spiced blonde brownie. Always a hit when I bring it to parties. Very moist and great to make in the fall...
Author: BakerJim
This is an impressive dessert for any occasion. For Thanksgiving, I make the pumpkin version of this Baked Alaska recipe instead of pumpkin pie. -Linda Sanner, Portage, Wisconsin
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The light-as-air mousse in this pie gets its sweetness from melted marshmallows and milk chocolate. Use your favorite pie crust recipe or a store-bought graham cracker crust.
Author: cookerboy2222
Here's an old-fashioned carrot cake that's got more carrots than spice. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
Author: Marc Boyer
Old-fashioned but never out of style, I got this favorite pumpkin recipe from an elderly aunt. -Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin
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I treasure my mother's recipe for these comforting cookie pillows. The tender treats are topped with thick frosting and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. -Jane Darling, Simi Valley, California
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This is my mom's Christmas cookie recipe that the kids and I have made for years. Great fun to make and decorate.
Author: Patty Morris
Subtle flavors make these healthier peanut butter-banana-chocolate chip cookies. I mix up the ingredients all the time using whatever I have handy.
Author: LAUREN3581
I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it-especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find me at our county fair, entering a different contest. This easy toffee recipe...
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If you know a chocolate lover, here's a delectable way to make his or her dreams come true. Set one of these yummy oh-so-chocolaty cakes in front of them. The whole family loves the rich syrupy center...
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I received this recipe from my sister-in-law more than 35 years ago. Chock-full of chocolate, these crispy cookies have a tantalizing aroma while baking. -Marilyn Spangler, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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There's no need to pull out your rolling pin to make this sweet apple custard pie. It has an easy press-in crust under a mouthwatering filling.-Love Creek Orchards, Carol Adams, Medina, Texas
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Very delicious cookies. Easy to make. These will stay soft in an air-tight container. For special occasions, press five peanut halves into the top.
Author: Linda White
I like to make these cream cheese squares for a quick breakfast treat or easy dessert. Even my young daughter can help out.-Gay Snyder, Deerfield, Ohio
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A very Victorian recipe! Some people are put off by the notion of herb cookies, but you'll be pleasantly surprised. The flavor improves with age (best 2 days after), keeping for about a week.
Author: Abigail
This beautiful torte was named after the Russian ballerina Pavlova because it's light and airy-and gets rave reviews! I adapted it from one made with only kiwi fruit. My family prefers this kiwi/strawberry...
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Gingerbread and pears are combined in a beautiful and tasty upside down cake that is a delightful blend of fruit and spice.
Author: Mallinda
Using butter (NOT margarine) is essential for the success of this rich, but highly addictive cookie! You may need as little as 3 cups confectioners' sugar for the icing; just stop adding it when you've...
Author: Heather Walker
These no-fuss candied fruit cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they're always a hit at holiday time. -Florence Monson, Denver, Colorado
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This is our family's very favorite cookie recipe. I've never tasted any like it! The oatmeal raisin cookies freeze well, too. -Susanne Spicker, North Ogden, Utah
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I came up with this tasty twist on a classic blueberry pie recipe when I was searching the spice cupboard for nutmeg. My family loved it so much that I made two more pies the next day! Serve with whipped...
Author: Monique
A small banana is added to a basic made-from-scratch brownie for a hint of banana flavor. This is a fudgy brownie and it does not rise much. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips for more flavor....
Author: Gloria Rice
These little bars are great to snack on, are perfect at holiday time, and would be excellent for a cookie exchange. If you have leftover dough after forming the bars, don't worry, I find that the thinner...
Author: Inger
Here's what you need: butter, graham crackers, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, sugar, pumpkin puree, butter, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon
Author: Pierce Abernathy
Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness. My family likes this lemon sheet cake cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze...
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This recipe was my great-grandmother's, but she never measured anything. Fortunately, Mom watched her over the years and finally came up with the measurements.
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Tender, puffy, and fudgy with perfectly crisp edges -- these chocolate chunk cookies taste better than Toll House and are more reliable.
Author: Jennifer Segal
Anytime I can find a mixture of salt and chocolate, I jump on it. These cookies/candies are rich but wonderful. If you are not a big fan of chocolate, or want these a little less sweet, leave the chocolate...
Author: Kevin Ryan
I invented this recipe last year and my family continues to beg for more. If you like, you can substitute pecans for the walnuts.
Author: Kate
These tiny tarts are an extra-special dessert for any holiday or occasion. We love the fruity and nutty flavor. -Phyllis Hickey, Bedford, New Hampshire
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Usually I prepare two different desserts for our holiday dinner, but one of them must be pumpkin pie-otherwise, it just wouldn't seem like Thanksgiving. My version calls for more eggs than most, making...
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This recipe is very easy to make. It's very delicious made with rice, pineapples, marshmallows and whipped cream. It has been a favorite in my house for years - you've got to try it!
Author: ANGIE COLEMAN
My mother's family members all were excellent cooks and known for their great hospitality. A longtime family favorite, this old-fashioned cake was always expected at holiday dinners, special occasions...
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OUR GRANDCHILDREN go through these cookies like locusts in a wheat field! I always tell my husband to try hiding them when the grandkids come, but their little noses find them every time. -Martha Crowe,...
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So delicious and sweet! This pie, with its pastry crust and cinnamon-spiced oat topping, is the perfect combination of caramel apple pie and apple crumble.
Author: jowolf2
This is a family recipe that we make each year for the holidays. It is my absolute favorite!
Author: Stephanie
I like to glaze these coconut drops with sugar syrup and brown sugar.
Author: Linda Kong Ting
There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those. These chewy balls are surprisingly crunchy and they look so pretty on a holiday candy tray.
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Perfect for chocolate lovers! Great for entertaining, deceptively easy to make. Perfect for people who can't have gluten. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, or simply dusted with icing sugar....
Author: Shana Hillman
Says field editor Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois, "These tasty little tarts are nice for a family, kids love having their own tiny pies. For company, I use a variety of fillings and arrange...
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This recipe was passed down to me from my mother. These cookies freeze well, but I rarely have the chance to do that-my husband and our two youngsters gobble them up!
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These baked apples are stuffed with cranberries and glazed with a mixture of honey and brown sugar for an extra-special treat that makes the house smell great too!
Author: AMBERLIANNE
I have tried a lot of recipes trying to find one that compared with the traditional wheat crust that I have been missing. After throwing away many batches, I finally came up with this one and my family...
Author: Sandra LeRose