Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies
I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends. I love to watch them crack a smile when they see a plate full of cookies. —Margaret Otley, Waverly, Nebraska
Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes
Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...
Chai Snickerdoodles
When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...
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...
Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake
A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...
Chocolate Heart Cookies
For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...
Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake
I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....
Brownie Torte
My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...
Dutch Apple Pie Tartlets
These adorable mini apple pie pastries make a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. The recipe calls...
Berry Mini Cheesecakes
There's always room for some mini desserts! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake
The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...
Hazelnut Macarons
You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...
Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll
Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...
Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake
My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...
Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake
I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky
Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake
To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn
Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake
Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...
Cranberry Swirl Biscotti
A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...
Ricotta Cheesecake
When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...
Cranberry Creme Brulee
Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...
Layered Brownie Dessert
A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...
Almond Chocolate Cake
When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...
Sweetheart Coconut Cookies
Ruby red jam and coarse sugar add a festive look to these crisp sandwich cookies that are the perfect gift...
Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...
Burnt Custard
The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...
