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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 kumquat refrigerator pie

Kumquat Refrigerator Pie

Made with pie crust, kumquats, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip, lemon juice


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rich as a rockefeller iowa brownies

Rich As A Rockefeller Iowa Brownies

Thanks to chocolate syrup and chopped nuts these brownies are about as rich as can be. Oh, and that's not even mentioning the thick chocolate topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocodiles

Chocodiles

Chocodile bars unite classic peanut butter and chocolate in an easy baked dessert. The crunchy topping adds texture to the soft base, making them a popular choice for quick treats. Ideal for...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for award winning soft chocolate chip cookies

Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and soft, with just the right amount of chocolate in every bite. A must-have for any chocolate lover.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old fashioned glazed doughnuts

Old Fashioned Glazed Doughnuts

These popular old fashioned doughnuts are made with a yeast-raised dough that is deep-fried and glazed. Best served warm.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for classic 7 up pound cake

Classic 7 UP Pound Cake

Made with 7-up, butter, shortening, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for banoffee pie

Banoffee Pie

Made with bananas, vanilla extract, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, butter, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for jack daniel's pecan pie

Jack Daniel's Pecan Pie

This Jack Daniel's pecan pie takes the beloved Southern staple and gives it a unique spin with the addition of whiskey and chocolate chips.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for maraschino cherry cream pie

Maraschino Cherry Cream Pie

A creamy maraschino cherry filling topped with a fluffy egg white meringue. The perfect pie to make any time of the year.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for orange crush sherbet

Orange Crush Sherbet

The tangy orange flavor of the popular soda pop frozen into a creamy confection.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for quick sour cream pie crust

Quick Sour Cream Pie Crust

This pie dough has a nice neutral flavor making it ideal for either sweet or savory pie recipes. You can add additional sweetener for dessert pies if you wish.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bread pudding with white chocolate sauce

Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that gets a delicious update with the addition of white chocolate sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stay soft sugar cookies

Stay Soft Sugar Cookies

These time-honored sugar cookies never go out of style. This is a soft and flavorful recipe to have on hand for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for raspberry sauce

Raspberry Sauce

This raspberry sauce can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries. It is also a great way to dress up classic desserts like ice cream sundaes and cheesecakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate easter eggs

Chocolate Easter Eggs

Made with cream cheese, butter, flaked coconut, vanilla extract, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cream cheese buckeyes

Cream Cheese Buckeyes

Buckeyes reinvented - these little peanut butter treats give a nod to their namesake while keeping things simple and fun. The combination of cream cheese and chips is where the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chewy caramel bars

Chewy Caramel Bars

Made with semisweet chocolate, margarine, salt, caramel candies, evaporated milk, flour, oats, brown sugar, soda

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for froot loop candy

Froot Loop Candy

There's something magical about Froot Loop candy. Maybe it's the colorful marshmallows, or that it's made with everyone's favorite cereal. Go ahead, indulge in a little bit of...

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy blender chocolate frosting

Creamy Blender Chocolate Frosting

Frosting off the shelf can't compete with this stuff. Scratch-made is the way to go. An ideal icing for all sorts of cupcakes, pastries, and spoonfuls.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic white frosting

Classic White Frosting

This is a recipe for classic white frosting that is light and fluffy and perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ghirardelli hot fudge sauce

Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sauce

If you're making towering sundaes or a decadent chocolate cake, store-bought chocolate sauce drizzled on top just won't cut it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pineapple upside down cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Change up your crock pot routine and try making a pineapple upside down cake in your slow cooker!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for strawberry cream pie

Strawberry Cream Pie

Made with graham cracker crumb crust, Cool Whip, strawberries, vanilla pudding mix, sour cream, milk, orange or lemon rind


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for authentic amish sugar cookies

Authentic Amish Sugar Cookies

Ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies? Welcome to the world of Amish sugar cookies - simple, satisfying, and downright scrumptious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple cream lasagne

Apple Cream Lasagne

Cinnamon apple lasagna is such a fun idea. This lasagna goes full on dessert mode with cream cheese, apples, whipped cream, and chopped pecans.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fresh pineapple pie

Fresh Pineapple Pie

Made with salt, lemon juice, lemon peel, pastry for double-crust pie, pineapple, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat famous amos chocolate chip cookies

Copycat Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies

Remember these classic chocolate chip cookies? They are packed with semisweet chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Go ahead, make a big batch, they freeze great.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deep fried oreos

Deep Fried Oreos

Turn Oreo cookies into a warm, crispy treat by dipping them in a batter of pancake mix, milk, and eggs, then deep-frying until golden brown. Serve while hot for best taste.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat entenmann's fat-free oatmeal raisin cookies

Copycat Entenmann's Fat-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Nothing beats milk and cookies for a sweet dose of nostalgia. If you're looking for a fat-free fix, these copycat oatmeal raisin cookies like...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for diet oatmeal cookies

Diet Oatmeal Cookies

Missing sweets while dieting? These lightly sweetened oatmeal cookies will quench that desire while keeping your calories in check.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fannie farmer's 1931 chocolate fudge

Fannie Farmer's 1931 Chocolate Fudge

Made with cinnamon, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, light cream, chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mountain dew cake

Mountain Dew Cake

Made with powdered sugar, lemon cake mix, lemon or vanilla instant pudding mix, oil, eggs, Mountain Dew

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for basic french buttercream

Basic French Buttercream

This basic French buttercream recipe is a staple for any baker. With simple ingredients including eggs, sugar, and butter, you can whip up a smooth and light frosting ideal for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramel nut sauce

Caramel Nut Sauce

With pecans, vanilla, and cream, this warm sauce is perfect served on ice cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy peanut butter bonbons

Easy Peanut Butter Bonbons

These tasty peanut butter bonbons are quick and easy, but they're also delicious. They only take a few ingredients and you can whip up a batch in no time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sopaipillas

Sopaipillas

Sopaipillas are a Spanish pastry that puffs up like a pillow when fried in oil. Serve them warm, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cotton candy sugar cookies

Cotton Candy Sugar Cookies

Made with sugar, powdered sugar, butter, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy coconut syrup

Creamy Coconut Syrup

Turning coconut milk into a sweet syrup is so easy. Any drinks you add it to or desserts you drizzle it on will be absolutely decadent.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat famous dave's pecan pie

Copycat Famous Dave's Pecan Pie

Famous Dave's is a Midwest restaurant chain specializing in barbecue but they also make a killer pecan pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy peanut brittle

Easy Peanut Brittle

This brittle is almost as easy to make as it is to enjoy, with sugar and peanuts coming together in a sweet symphony of simplicity. The only tough part is waiting for it to cool.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mom's home-style bread pudding

Mom's Home-Style Bread Pudding

Made with raisins, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, bread

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for espresso ganache

Espresso Ganache

Instant espresso powder turns chocolate ganache into a dangerously decadent mocha topping. Whether you're using it to top a cake or an eclair, this ganache is for real.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butter horn cookies

Butter Horn Cookies

Made with sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, active dry yeast, water, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate marshmallow slices

Chocolate Marshmallow Slices

Made with nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for blueberry glazed pie

Blueberry Glazed Pie

Made with whipped cream, lemon juice, butter or margarine, pie crust, sugar, salt, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, water, blueberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for leprechaun pineapple key lime pie

Leprechaun Pineapple Key Lime Pie

Made with graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, heavy whipping cream, sugar, green food coloring, crushed pineapple


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kumquat oatmeal cookies

Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies

Made with kumquats, salt, margarine, brown sugar, eggs, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for foolproof pie crust

Foolproof Pie Crust

Need a great pie crust? We've got you covered with this never-fail crust.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pepperidge farm ginger man cookies

Pepperidge Farm Ginger Man Cookies

For those who appreciate traditional flavors, this recipe for Pepperidge Farm's ginger man cookies marries molasses and a mix of warming spices to create a stand-out...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for three-ingredient chocolate ice cream

Three-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

Only three ingredients are needed for this rich and creamy chocolate ice cream. Feel free to stir in some add-ins like crushed Oreo cookies, M&M's, or other...


Time:   over 5 hours





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