Desserts

Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...

The enticing aroma of anise filled the kitchen and wafted through the house as Mom baked these crisp cookies when...

It seems Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...

This delicious oatmeal pie recipe came from my mother. My husband especially enjoys it during the holidays. I have shared...

This is a great way to combine bread and fruit for an all-in-one breakfast. The cake is very tasty and...

This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot...

This angel food cake has a completely different texture than the ones made from a mix. My family enjoys it...

My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two...

This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's great for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They...

These chewy cookies have been a family favorite for years. The pecans provide a crunchy contrast to go along with...

I like that I can use delicious Wisconsin sour cream in this recipe. This coffee cake tastes wonderful and feeds...

During the long, cold winters we have here, this recipe has warmed many a kitchen. The cake is perfect for...

There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for...

One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...

I often bake this beautiful cake in my large cast-iron skillet and turn it out
onto a pizza pan....

These are my family's very favorite cookies. They're soft, chewy and totally delicious. —Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta

These old-fashioned goodies are fun, colorful and chewy without being sticky. —Dorcas Wright, Guelph, Ontario

I like to keep some of this dough in the freezer at all times since it's so handy to slice,...

This freezer pumpkin pie is a cool twist on tradition. Gingersnaps and pecans form the delicious baked crust for the...

Even though this dessert is quick to fix, it has a creamy pumpkin taste and golden harvest look...just like traditional...

Treasured by my family, this easy recipe for old-fashioned apple cobbler is a delicious nostalgic dessert. It travels well and...

For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of...

My mom made this cake for my birthday one year because carrot cake is her favorite. Turns out, it's my...

This classic cookie from New England can be made two ways: soft or crunchy. My happy version with cinnamon, ginger...

For a sunny angel food cake, we make a filling of mascarpone, cream cheese and lemon curd, and then drizzle...

Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples...

My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I currently live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery...

My husband loves it when I make dessert. Fruit crisps are easy and quick to prepare, so I make them...