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Desserts

Desserts

Ah, delightful desserts! Sweet, creamy, chewy or chocolatey, desserts are a delicious indulgence. We have various cake and frosting recipes, cupcakes, fudge and bars, cookies (of course!), cheesecake, ice cream, pies - well, we have it all!

Desserts are great after a meal or as a stand alone treat.

There are also sugar free, fat free, low carb and many healthy versions too.

Warning: reading these recipes may cause drooling.



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recipe for oatmeal peanut butter cookies

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

The classic oatmeal peanut butter cookie recipe uses simple ingredients like oatmeal, peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. This version uses a sugar substitute to...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for devil's food cream cheese cookies

Devil's Food Cream Cheese Cookies

Enjoy these mouthwatering cream cheese cookies made with a devil's food cake mix and a simple blend of ingredients. Your new favorite guilty pleasure.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for candied orange (or lemon) peel

Candied Orange (or Lemon) Peel

Candied citrus peels make a stunning garnish for cakes and other pastries, but they're not just for show. They're delicious in their own right, especially when you give...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for old fashioned peach cobbler

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

This scrumptious peach cobbler recipe works with fresh fruit or canned slices. Enjoy this hot cobbler with a scoop of ice cream.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dark cherry sauce

Dark Cherry Sauce

Made with water, corn starch, salt, dark cherries, maple syrup, cherry liqueur, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for boysenberry cobbler

Boysenberry Cobbler

This berry-packed dessert is great for any occasion. The sweet boysenberry filling is topped with a tender cobbler crust. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for the finishing...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade chocolate syrup

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

This is an easy cream-free recipe for making chocolate syrup. Use it over your favorite dessert, waffles, in cocktails, or anywhere you want a splash of chocolate.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon peach crisp

Cinnamon Peach Crisp

It's tough to go wrong with fresh peaches. Brown sugar and granola add sweetness and crunch, but the warm peaches steal the show. A little vanilla ice cream definitely wouldn't...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy orange cookies

Easy Orange Cookies

These easy cake mix cookies have a beautiful orange color and light orange citrus flavor from the orange flavored cake mix and grated orange peel.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for angel macaroons

Angel Macaroons

Made with flaked coconut, angel food cake mix, water, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peanut butter chocolate rice krispie treats

Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

These rice krispie treats are loaded with peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and chocolate chips.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for simple peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Simple Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are a variation on the famous 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies. They do not contain flour, and they don't need it!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pistachio-coconut cookies

Pistachio-Coconut Cookies

Easy cake mix cookies that are the perfect sweet treat

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate glaze

Chocolate Glaze

Add an extra layer of deliciousness to your desserts with this rich, shiny chocolate glaze.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ambrosia oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Ambrosia Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

In Greek mythology, only the gods and goddesses could eat ambrosia as it was meant only for immortals. Don't worry, we mere mortals can definitely indulge in...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for candied rose petals

Candied Rose Petals

These sugary rose petals make beautiful decorations for cakes and other baked goods.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mashed potato candy with coconut and chocolate

Mashed Potato Candy With Coconut And Chocolate

A twist on the Maine favorite candy (Needhams), this version uses a sweet mashed potato and coconut base topped with chocolate and cut into squares.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate coffee buttercream filling

Chocolate Coffee Buttercream Filling

This American buttercream frosting has just the right balance of sweetness and coffee flavor. It has a creamy spreading consistency that makes it perfect for cakes...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for layered banana pineapple dessert

Layered Banana Pineapple Dessert

Made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter or margarine, bananas, instant vanilla pudding/pie filling mix, milk


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for boysenberry cheesecake

Boysenberry Cheesecake

Made with plain gelatin, plain sweet biscuit crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, gelatin, lemon juice, water, cream, boysenberries in syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for whipped chocolate buttercream frosting

Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Need a fluffy chocolate frosting? This is a no-fail buttercream that has just the right amount of chocolate flavor. Use it as a frosting or filling with a variety...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brown sugar marshmallow icing

Brown Sugar Marshmallow Icing

Made with chopped nuts, marshmallows, brown sugar, milk, butter, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brownie mix cookies

Brownie Mix Cookies

Even though these cookies start with a box of brownie mix, they come out tasting like they were made from scratch.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for coconut cream cheese frosting

Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

A thick coconut frosting that spreads wonderfully on cupcakes or cakes. Hint: want more coconut flavor? Use coconut milk instead of regular milk.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese peach tart

Cream Cheese Peach Tart

This peach tart stands out with its creamy filling and fresh peach topping, nestled in a buttery crust. It is perfect for home bakers seeking to impress without too much effort.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vanilla mousse

Vanilla Mousse

Light, fluffy, and full of vanilla flavor. This vanilla mousse is pudding all grown up.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low fat chocolate syrup

Low Fat Chocolate Syrup

Who said you can't have your chocolate and eat it too? With this low-fat chocolate syrup, you can indulge without worrying about tipping the scales.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turtle sundae dessert

Turtle Sundae Dessert

Made with pecan halves, vanilla ice cream, semisweet chocolate chips, German chocolate cake mix, caramels, evaporated milk, butter or margarine, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blackberry custard brulee

Blackberry Custard Brulee

Fresh blackberries are hidden beneath a rich custard and topped off with the traditional bruleed sugar crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pumpkin chocolate brownies

Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies

Pumpkin chocolate brownies taste like fall. This recipe combines two classic flavors that are popular during this time of year and pair well together.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin oatmeal cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Made with cinnamon, pumpkin, sugar, rolled oats, egg, flour, shortening, raisins or chopped nuts, baking soda, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for frozen chocolate custard

Frozen Chocolate Custard

Frozen chocolate custard is a dreamy, creamy, and rich dessert that is perfect for any chocolate lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for old fashioned hard fudge

Old Fashioned Hard Fudge

Sink your teeth into this decadent fudgy treat and let yourself be transported back to Grandma's house with this mouth-watering confection

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for powdered sugar fudge

Powdered Sugar Fudge

A creamy and light fudge made with powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar. Perfect for a quick sweet fix!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old fashioned two-egg cake

Old Fashioned Two-Egg Cake

A light and fluffy foolproof cake recipe just like Grandma used to make.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat dunkin' donuts' vanilla filled doughnuts

Copycat Dunkin' Donuts' Vanilla Filled Doughnuts

A homemade version of Dunkin' Donuts' popular yeast-raised, vanilla cream filled, deep-fried doughnuts.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate frogs

Chocolate Frogs

Craving something sweet but don't want to spend hours baking? These chocolate frogs are quick to whip up and even quicker to disappear.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dream whip icing

Dream Whip Icing

Take the guesswork out of making perfect icing. Dream Whip topping mix helps stabilize the icing and vanilla pudding mix gives it a creamy texture.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for 7-up cobbler bake

7-Up Cobbler Bake

A delicious dessert with only three ingredients. Cherry pie filling is topped with dry yellow cake mix and 7-up soda is poured over the top then baked until done.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic pecan pie

Diabetic Pecan Pie

This diabetic-friendly, low-sugar pecan pie is astoundingly good. This recipe preserves that ooey-gooey inside and fulfills a rich, sweet fantasy.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy bread pudding

Easy Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is a delicious way to use up some stale bread. This version is so easy and basic yet delicious! If desired, it can be topped with a sweet sauce of your choice.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for quick sugar-free coconut cream pie

Quick Sugar-Free Coconut Cream Pie

Sugar-free vanilla pudding mix makes for a guilt-free pie. Toasted coconut flakes provide an attractive and flavorful topping; add a dash of coconut extract for some...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat golden corral bread pudding

Copycat Golden Corral Bread Pudding

No need to stand in the buffet line for this sweet treat. This homemade version is made with cubed French bread and served with a sweet white sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for killer chocolate frosting

Killer Chocolate Frosting

The trick to this creamy frosting is the sweetened condensed milk. It makes a rich, smooth frosting that we love to use on sheet cakes or brownies.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for impossible lemon pie

Impossible Lemon Pie

The famous crustless lemon pie that creates its own "crust" with the help of Bisquick baking mix.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bisquick corn fritters

Bisquick Corn Fritters

Easy peasy corn fritters that you can twist and turn a dozen ways depending on what you're craving. Throw in some onions or jalapenos, experiment your heart out.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lady bird johnson's lemon squares

Lady Bird Johnson's Lemon Squares

This first lady was known for her efforts in beautifying the nation's cities and highways. She also was known for her lemon squares, made with fresh lemon juice and...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for thai donuts (pa thong ko)

Thai Donuts (Pa Thong Ko)

Fry up some tasty Thai donuts to make your friends, and taste buds, happy. Simple dough fried in oil makes light and puffy donut sticks that are traditionally eaten at...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat munch peanut bar

Copycat Munch Peanut Bar

Love the Munch Peanut Bar? Try this make-at-home version that's packed full of peanuts.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy cake mix raspberry bars

Easy Cake Mix Raspberry Bars

Cake mix and oats make the crust and topping that surrounds a sweet raspberry jam filling in these simple dessert bars.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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