Desserts

There's something about oatmeal raisin cookies that just makes them so comforting. They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness and spices.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Basic household staples are all you need to make creamy vanilla pudding from scratch. Add bananas and crumbled graham crackers for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Jell-o pudding mix is a great way to make fudge. The mix makes the fudge creamy and gives it a great flavor. You can use any flavor of Jell-o pudding mix to make fudge.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love the chocolate dipped cones at Dairy Queen? Make your own chocolate sauce that hardens on the ice cream with just three simple ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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Make your whipped cream icing longer lasting with this easy and versatile recipe. Includes variations to make chocolate, coffee, or orange frosting too.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bourbon vanilla buttercream is an irresistible, foolproof frosting for cupcakes and other sweet creations.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Dairy Queen is a popular ice cream chain, known for its Blizzard treats. What you may not know is that you can make your own Dairy Queen ice cream at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

With a smooth, velvety texture, and a strong caramel flavor with a light hint of vanilla, this frosting is the perfect topping to any baked treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ladyfingers are a small, delicate sponge cake biscuit used in desserts such as tiramisu. They are also known as savoiardi, biscotti di Savoia, or sponge fingers.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Making donuts at home is easier than you might think especially with this recipe using cake mix. You can have fresh, homemade donuts in no time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These cookies practically melt in your mouth. These cookies are made with whole grain oats and plump, juicy raisins. The perfect combination of sweet and chewy.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This delicious cake mix cake has ribbons of cinnamon running through it.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Skip the high fructose corn syrup and make candy the old fashioned way. These lollipops can be flavored and colored any way you like.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

DIY candied fruits. These make a terrific addition to trail mix or thoughtful homemade holiday gift, especially with a colorful variety of fruits included.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Skip the boxed mix because it's so easy for your kids to make cookies in the Easy-Bake oven by Hasbro using this homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Making custard sounds complicated but it really isn't, especially with this practically foolproof recipe. Unlike stovetop custard which is more pudding-like, this baked version...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla extract, nuts, salt, shortening, eggs, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This English cream toffee recipe is a sweet throwback with a homemade twist. Perfect for when you need a little nostalgia with your sugar rush.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This fudge recipe was made famous by Domino brand powdered sugar. It's a foolproof recipe that is rich and creamy, every time!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Normally rice pudding can take several hours but this version uses instant rice which cuts down the cooking time yet tastes just as good as using regular rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This classic one-ingredient caramel can be used as the perfect topping for any dessert, as the filling for a pie or tart, or eaten directly to satisfy your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A rich cream cheese frosting with subtle banana flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This no-bake peanut butter pie is just about impossible to mess up, and who in their right mind could resist the killer combination of peanut butter and hot fudge?


Time:   1-2 hours

If Easter egg hunts were based on finding these chocolate covered coconut delights, they'd be a lot more competitive.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

No need to turn on the oven for this amazing creamy cheesecake.


Time:   2-5 hours

This brown sugar toffee is like a little square of heaven. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests with your candy-making skills.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Fire up the ice cream maker. This Ben and Jerry's copycat vanilla keeps it simple and elegant. You'll soon be on your way to the freshest ice cream...


Time:   2-5 hours

Bisquick is a trusted name in baking. The one pan cobbler is a quick and easy dessert whether you're serving after dinner, going to a potluck, or just need a simple sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This icing starts out by making a custard from cornstarch, sugar, milk, and egg. The mixture is chilled and mixed with butter and powdered sugar until it is spreadable.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Such an easy cheesecake! Eggs, sugar, and vanilla with cream cheese are all you need to create an elegant, delicious dessert. And the topping options are endless.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A double layer pie made with a creamy vanilla filling and a fresh raspberry gelatin layer on top.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Apple cobbler is always a favorite. Surprise your family with this homemade copycat version of Houston's popular dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This truly is an easy creme brulee! It's got all the traditional ingredients: heavy cream, egg, sugar and vanilla.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

One of the most popular dishes at the Bon Ton Cafe is their bread pudding. Even if you can't make it to New Orleans, you can still make this delicious dessert at...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A classic Christmas cookie in the shape of a crescent moon. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or ice with the included recipe for vanilla glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Ann Landers was a popular advice columnist who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times. This lemon pie is truly the best of the best. The perfect mixture of tart...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This family-favorite dessert is incredibly delicious and perfectly sweet, with just the right amount of tartness from the rhubarb. Jello makes sure the filling is...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A delicious and traditional dessert enjoyed during the Jewish holiday of Passover. Whether you're celebrating Passover or just looking for a new dessert to try, this honey cake is...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This is a boiled frosting that yields a fudgy like texture. It's made with sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Great on brownies!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The original, never-fail, always-a-hit cheesecake.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Let the slow cooker work its magic with this creamy tapioca pudding recipe. This is a great recipe for tapioca pudding lovers who want to enjoy their favorite dessert without...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This lemon meringue pie is a delicious dessert that is perfect for those on a sugar-free diet. The lemon filling is tart and refreshing, while the meringue topping is...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The baking mix in the recipe creates a crustless pie-like dessert. If you're a fan of rhubarb, this is one pie that you definitely won't want to miss out on.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Discover the refined taste of divinity icing, crafted from a blend of egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, and marshmallows. Perfect for elegant presentations, adding a subtle sweetness and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

An easy way to make rice pudding. It calls for white rice, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This from-scratch dessert is a real treat for anyone watching their sugar intake. It definitely doesn't taste sugar-free!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Seven minute frosting is meringue or marshmallow type boiled frosting. It's delicious on a variety of cake or cupcake flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red food coloring, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, egg, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You'd never guess that these delectable glazed donuts rely on potatoes for their melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours