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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 pat nixon's white house cookies

Pat Nixon's White House Cookies

Made with cake flour, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon rind, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan chocolate cheesecake

Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

Vegan chocolate cheesecake is a delicious dessert that everyone can enjoy, not just vegans. The filling is light and creamy and you won't even know it is made from tofu.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan cake

Vegan Cake

This vegan cake is the perfect recipe for those who are looking for a dairy- and egg-free option that is just as moist and flavorful as traditional cakes.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spun sugar

Spun Sugar

Made with sugar, water, cream of tartar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buttercream decorating icing

Buttercream Decorating Icing

A classic and elegant buttercream icing that will make your cakes and cupcakes look like they came straight from a five-star bakery.


Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for honey cakes

Honey Cakes

Made with butter, sugar, egg yolks, baking powder, milk, salt, egg white, honey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sponge toffee

Sponge Toffee

Throwing a spoonful of baking soda into this toffee creates a very cool sponge effect from the air bubbles. Just make sure you've got a candy thermometer on hand for precise measurement.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old-fashioned tomato soup cake with brown sugar frosting

Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

If you're looking for something a little different, give this old-fashioned tomato soup cake a try. The tomato soup enhances the flavor of the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cookies with a kiss (peanut butter blossom cookies)

Cookies With A Kiss (Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies)

Everything's better with a kiss, and cookies are no exception. Peanut butter cookies with a chocolate flourish taste as good as they look.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesecake factory cheesecake

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake

Made with pecans, almonds, walnuts, vanilla wafers, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple fritter rings from pancake mix

Apple Fritter Rings From Pancake Mix

Made with confectioners' sugar, ground nutmeg, vegetable oil, Red or Golden Delicious apples, lemon juice, pancake mix, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for passion fruit sorbet

Passion Fruit Sorbet

Refreshing passion fruit sorbet made with simple ingredients: water, sugar, and fresh passion fruit. Perfect as a palate cleanser or a cooling treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 chocolate orange cream mini scones

Chocolate Orange Cream Mini Scones

These scones are the perfect mix of rich chocolate and zesty orange. They're tender and flaky, with just the right amount of sweetness. Serve them warm or at room...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for profiteroles with chocolate sauce

Profiteroles With Chocolate Sauce

Homemade profiteroles are a bit of work, but boy are they worth it. The pastries and decadent chocolate sauce are too perfect to mess with, but you can switch up the...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low-carb peanut butter cookies

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

recipe for doris' oat bran cookies

Doris' Oat Bran Cookies

With a mix of oats and wheat flour, Doris' oat bran cookies strike a nice balance between chewy and crunchy. Customize them with chocolate chips or raisins for added sweetness.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for welsh cakes

Welsh Cakes

Made with lemon, currants, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candied cranberries

Candied Cranberries

These sugar-coated cranberries are a tasty snack, or make a pretty holiday garnish. They are simply made with cranberries, sugar, and water.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramel butter frosting

Caramel Butter Frosting

Use this frosting on all of your favorite desserts. Sweet brown sugar is melted and mixed with butter, vanilla, and cream for a rich caramel-flavored frosting.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat ben & jerry's giant chocolate chip cookies

Copycat Ben & Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

Treat yourself to Ben & Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a big, doughy bite that's hard to resist. This recipe is easy enough for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker brownie mix brownies

Easy Slow Cooker Brownie Mix Brownies

Crock pot brownies made from brownie mix are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without heating up your kitchen! These delicious treats are easy to make...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for butter pecan ice cream

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Pecans are browned in butter and then combined with a brown sugar syrup and standard ice cream base.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate sweet potato pie

Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie

Why choose between sweet potato and chocolate when this pie gives you the best of both worlds? It's the culinary plot twist your dessert game has been waiting for.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jack daniel's fudge

Jack Daniel's Fudge

Quick and simple Jack Daniel's fudge made with just four ingredients. Melted chocolate blended with whiskey and powdered sugar creates a creamy texture. Perfect for a last-minute...

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dolly parton's christmas sugar 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


recipe for cranberry squares

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

recipe for peanut butter cream-filled cookies

Peanut Butter Cream-Filled Cookies

You've had peanut butter cookies, but have you had peanut butter filled cookies? These delectable oatmeal cookies filled with a sweet peanut cream need only be served...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 amish chocolate chip cookies

Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Amish keep thing simple as is the case with this tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Nothing fancy, just delicious cookies every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brownies with a surprise

Brownies With A Surprise

Made with peanut butter cups, salt, all-purpose flour, butter, semisweet chocolate, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 flourless chocolate almond torte

Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte

Flourless batter kissed with chocolate, spiked with rum and packed with an almond crunch. Don't skip dessert tonight.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peanut blossom cookie mix in a jar

Peanut Blossom Cookie Mix In A Jar

The classic peanut butter chocolate kiss cookie is a snap to make when you pre-mix the ingredients. Keep on hand for yourself, or give the cookie mix as a gift.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marble turtle cheesecake

Marble Turtle Cheesecake

Made with chocolate syrup, chocolate graham cracker crumbs, butter or margarine, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, eggs, lime juice, vanilla extract, semisweet...

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bread pudding with brown sugar, raisins, and apples

Bread Pudding With Brown Sugar, Raisins, And Apples

Made with egg whites, bread cubes, water, brown sugar, raisins, apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cherry delight

Cherry Delight

A pecan crust is covered with a sweet cream cheese layer that is softly contrasted with a tart cherry pie filling topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for aladdin restaurant baklava

Aladdin Restaurant Baklava

Aladdin Restaurant has some of the best baklava. The phyllo dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and nutty. The honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for reese's peanut butter cup cheesecake

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Made with butter, graham crackers, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, whipping cream, peanut butter cup candies

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for farmhouse sweet potato pie with pecan streusel

Farmhouse Sweet Potato Pie With Pecan Streusel

Who says only apple and cherry pies deserve a crumb topping? Crunchy spiced pecan streusel turns a good sweet potato pie into a great one, adding textures...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low carb dark chocolate custard

Low Carb Dark Chocolate Custard

A rich, low-carb dessert that feels like cheating. Heavy cream, chocolate, and a combination of three different sugar substitutes keep it low-sugar, low-carb as can be.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for copycat hostess cupcakes

Copycat Hostess Cupcakes

Made with milk, egg yolks, butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, whipping cream, vanilla extract, egg whites

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cherry delight pie

Cherry Delight Pie

A fluffy layer of cream cheese is topped with sweet, cherry pie filling in a graham cracker crust.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate chip egg free cookies

Chocolate Chip Egg Free Cookies

Trying to avoid eggs but still craving cookies? Grab your butter and chocolate chips because this recipe has got you covered without compromise.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sherry and buttercream frosting

Sherry And Buttercream Frosting

This isn't your grandma's frosting. With a splash of cream sherry, this buttercream takes flavor and sophistication to a whole new level.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramel brownies

Caramel Brownies

Made with caramels, evaporated milk, German sweet chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate macadamia nut cookies

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Rich cocoa and buttery macadamia nuts make up these light and airy cookies. You'll definitely want to make more than one batch.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stained glass cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, Lifesavers candy, sugar, shortening or butter, vanilla extract, eggs, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peanut butter-coconut broiled frosting

Peanut Butter-Coconut Broiled Frosting

This frosting is creamy and has a great peanut butter flavor with a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar. The flaked coconut adds a texture and flavor as well.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate banana parfaits

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





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