Danish butter cookies are a classic buttery, almond-flavored cookie traditionally served during the holiday season.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
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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Danish Butter Cookies
Dolly Parton's Christmas Sugar Cookies
The famous country singer has another talent - baking! These simple cut-out cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any occasion. 
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Lemon Crumble Squares
These bars are made with a tangy-sweet lemon filling and an oatmeal crust.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Banana Split Cheesecake Bars
Made with graham crackers, butter or margarine, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, banana
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Low Carb Sugar Cookies
These delicate little sugar cookies are the perfect treat for anyone watching their carb intake. The perfect snack or dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your...
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
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Cream Cheese Icing
Using just four ingredients - cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract - you'll whip up a fluffy, sweet icing perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Bertha's Frosting
Simple ingredients, straightforward method, and irresistible taste. This creamy frosting is perfect for cakes and sweet treats.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Swedish Butter Balls
Made with pecans, butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, pastry flour
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Strawberry And Black Pepper Ice Cream
Standard strawberry ice cream is great, but a tad bit overplayed. The brightness of fresh strawberries and the bite of black pepper combine for a genuinely...
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
Made with all-purpose flour, egg yolk, sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla extract
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Red, White and Blue Rocket Popsicles (4th of July)
The kids will love these holiday-themed popsicles! Use your favorite juices to match the color scheme. 
                                        
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Coconut Tapioca Pudding
This creamy tapioca pudding has a lightly spiced coconut-vanilla flavor. Eat plain or toss with some tropical fruits or berries.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Chocolate Banana Parfaits
Whipped topping plays a middle man in between these rich, chocolate pudding layers topped with bananas. Perfectly cozied up in these personalized servings to add a special...
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Caramelicious Turtle Brownies
These caramelicious turtle brownies are the perfect sweet treat. A rich and fudgy brownie is loaded with chocolate chips and pecans, then drizzled with a gooey caramel...
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Banana Cheesecake with Thick Toffee Sauce
This banana cheesecake is reminiscent of the British dessert banoffee pie with its rich filling and toffee topping.
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Hot Fudge Sauce or Cold Fudge
Only two ingredients needed to top off your homemade sundaes with heavenly hot fudge. Or, let it cool and cut in squares to eat.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Classic Cherry Cheesecake
Craft a delectable classic cherry cheesecake with our easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy a crisp graham cracker crust topped with a creamy, smooth filling and tangy cherry topping.
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Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Homemade Marshmallow Creme
We've all seen the marshmallow creme that comes in a jar at the grocery store. It's really easy to make at home so why buy it?
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
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
                                        
Lemon Cream Cheese Supreme Pie
Tired of the usual desserts? Try this Lemon Cream Cheese Supreme Pie. It's a fresh, zesty option with rich cream cheese and a tart lemon twist.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
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
                                        
Blissful Bread Pudding
Made with French bread, dinner rolls, or croissant, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, salt
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Bullock's Heavenly Lemon Pie With Meringue Crust
Bullock's Country Family Restaurant in MD knows how to make a delicious lemon pie. It uses meringue as the crust (you can double the meringue and use it...
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Barb Schaller's Famous Orgasmic Chocolate Brownies
Our friend Barb knows her brownies. Her award-winning success comes from using real chocolate, unsalted butter, and cake flour. 
                                        
Method:   oven, microwave
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Almost Instant Chocolate Pudding
This dessert is leagues better than packaged pudding and almost as easy to make.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Better Than Pumpkin Pie
Like pumpkin pie but with a cake mix crust. Melt in your mouth delicious!
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Copycat Arnaud's Caramel Custard
Arnaud's is a famous New Orleans restaurant known for their Creole cuisine. This rich caramel custard is one of their most popular dessert items.
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Butter Pecan Cake
This delicious cake is made from scratch (not from a mix) and topped with a creamy butter pecan frosting.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
Looking for a low carb treat? Try these easy flourless cookies made with just peanut butter, egg, sugar substitute, and vanilla.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
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
                                        
Egg Custard Pie
Made with salt, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, pie shells, ground nutmeg, milk, evaporated milk
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Mango Topping For Ice Cream
Made with sugar, lemon juice, mangoes, orange juice
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Basil Ice Cream
Basil ice cream is a refreshing and unique flavor that is perfect for summer. The herbaceous and slightly sweet flavor of basil pairs perfectly with the creamy richness of ice cream.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Banana Peach Frozen Yogurt
A delicious and healthy frozen treat. You can use low-fat or non-fat milk and yogurt for a lower calorie option. No sugar added and no sugar needed!
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Super Strawberry Sherbet
This pink-hued frozen dessert is made with fresh strawberries, milk, orange juice, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon, resulting in a light and fluffy sherbet that is full of...
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Creamy Caramel Icing
Creamy caramel icing that's rich, buttery, and perfect for topping cakes. Simple ingredients and a touch of vanilla make it irresistible. 
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Easy Chocolate Chip Scones
These scones are soft, fluffy, and full of chocolate chips that add a delicious sweetness to the overall flavor. They are easy to make with the help of baking mix as an...
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Kumquat Refrigerator Pie
Made with pie crust, kumquats, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip, lemon juice
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Mocha Buttercream Frosting
Coffee lovers will swoon over cupcakes (or whole cakes) made with this marvelous mocha frosting. Instant espresso is the secret ingredient for the irresistible flavor.
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Imagine slathering a creamy, zesty frosting on your favorite dessert, that's what we're making here. Prepare to impress with this quick and easy lemon cream cheese...
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Carrot Cake Frosting
You've perfected your carrot cake; now, let's finesse it with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds the perfect touch of sweet.
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
Pie crust filled with a mixture of sugar, cream cheese, and whipped cream topped with a luscious blueberry topping is the pie that takes the cake. 
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Cocoa Pasta
Dark cocoa pasta is a bit crazy, but in a good way. These homemade noodles are a ton of fun to make, and can be used in all sorts of funky sweet pastas.
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Lemon Brownies
Made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, lemon supreme cake mix, oil, eggs, lemon gelatin powder
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Hard Cookie Frosting
This hard cookie frosting recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and versatility. Made with egg whites and powdered sugar, it creates a smooth icing that's ideal for...
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Easy Slow Cooker Bananas Foster
Get the delicious flavor of bananas foster without the flambe! Bananas are slow cooked in a sweet rum sauce and then served over pound cake with a dollop of ice cream.
                                        
Method:   crock pot
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Copycat Boston Market Saucer Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of the best cookies ever! They are huge and full of chocolate chunks. If you love chocolate chip cookies, then you definitely need to try...
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies
Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, baking mix, nuts
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Cranberry Squares
These sweet-tart cranberry squares are an excellent choice if you want a dessert that's both easy to make and appealing in taste.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Golden Graham S'mores
Made with cereal, vanilla extract, miniature marshmallows, chocolate bars, butter
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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