Desserts

If you’re looking for something sweet, try this easy-to-use dessert guide. We have tons of dessert recipes with pictures that will make your mouth water.

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    Apple Streusel Bars

    I made these delicious bars for a friend's birthday once and now he requests them every year! They have a...


    Apple Comfort

    Years ago, we were without electricity for nine days during an ice storm, but I was able run the slow...


    Apple Cinnamon Cake

    This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it...


    Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California


    Peppermint Twists

    Serve your family and friends this delicate twist that showcases one of the most popular flavors of the season—peppermint! —Taste...


    Holiday Thumbprint Cookies

    Speckled with chopped nuts and topped with a candied cherry, these tender cookies will disappear fast.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Traditional Funnel Cakes

    When I was in high school, I made these funnel cakes every Sunday after church for my family. They are...


    Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle

    I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...

    Tiger Butter Bark Candy

    Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...


    Majestic Pecan Cake

    This recipe truly lives up to its name. The pecan-dotted cake is stacked in three layers, and made-from-scratch frosting is...


    Creamy Butterscotch Pudding for 2

    One day when I had a craving for something homemade, I tried from-scratch pudding. It’s much better than the store-bought...


    Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it...


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    Rum Balls

    Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...


    Easy Lemon Cake

    Garnish cake with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.


    Chocolate-Nut Pinwheel Cookies

    As a little girl, I made these with my mother every Christmas. Now I make them every year with my...


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    Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts

    Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...


    Wonderful Carrot Cake

    This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it's sweet, and you'll love...

    Fruit Kabobs with Margarita Dip

    Your adult guests will love the flavor of this cool and creamy margarita fruit dip recipe. Serve the kabobs either...


    Chocolate Peanut Cookies

    When I want chocolate chip cookies, I bake this variation, which is full of other goodies, such as candy and...


    Christmas Mice Cookies

    These whimsical little cuties taste like truffles. Every Christmas, we make sure to have enough for friends and neighbors. —Deborah...


    Pizzelle

    This recipe was adapted from one that my Italian-born mother and grandmother followed. They used old irons on a gas...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats

    Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...


    Raspberry Bavarian Cake

    This recipe is an all-time favorite with my family and everyone else who tastes it. It’s so easy but makes...

    Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    Here's a gooey, chocolaty dessert that guests just can't resist. They'll never guess that you simply dressed up ice cream...


    Purple-Ribbon Pumpkin Cake

    I belong to a Christmas village collectors' club and we all bring a potluck dish to our monthy meetings. The...


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    Best Strawberry Shortcake

    For a dazzling summer dessert, you can’t beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added...



    Rhubarb Cranberry Cookies

    I like the sudden hit of sweetness when you bite into the white chips. It really complements the tart flavor...


    Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

    Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...