Buttercream frosting is a classic for a reason! This rich and creamy frosting is made with butter  and confectioners' sugar, and can be flavored with any extract that you...
                                        
 Time:    under 30 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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Adaptable Buttercream Frosting
Apple Popsicles
Apple juice with a hint of cinnamon from red hot candies makes a refreshing frozen popsicle treat.
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Heath Bar Brownies
Who needs a regular brownie when you can up your dessert game with Heath Bars and pecans? Trust us, this is pure dessert genius.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Quick Snow Cones
A quick and easy way to make snow cones is with this recipe by turning powdered drink mix (like Kool-aid) into a sweet syrup.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Lemon Cream Cupcakes With Grand Marnier Cream Icing
This easy-to-follow recipe features fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with a rich and boozy Grand Marnier icing. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet...
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
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Crustless Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie
This crustless, crockpot pumpkin pie recipe opens up a whole world of holiday desserts. Serve it as is with ice cream or top it with whipped cream and use it as a...
                                        
Method:   crock pot
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Canoli Pie
Made with chocolate graham cracker pie crust, ricotta cheese, eggs, Kahlua, sugar, semisweet chocolate chips
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Dark Chocolate Red Beet Cupcakes
Vegetables in cupcakes? The beets add rich red color to these dark chocolate delights.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Basic Low Carb Pie Crust
Made with water, shortening or lard, whey protein powder or soy flour, oat flour, ground almonds or almond flour
                                        
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Slow Cooker Batter-Topped Peach Cobbler
With sliced peaches on the bottom and peach nectar in the batter, this cobbler gets a fruity double dose. Just imagine a melty scoop of vanilla ice cream on top...
                                        
Method:   crock pot
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Pistachio Macarons
Macarons are light little sandwich style cookies. These sweet treats have a light pistachio flavor both in the cookie and the white chocolate filling.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
French Silk Chocolate Pie
No-bake French silk pie comes together quickly and easily. Just beat together all the ingredients and chill in a pie shell.
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Louisiana Pecan Pralines
These pecan pralines come straight from the heart of Louisiana's culinary heritage, offering that well-known balance of richness and nuttiness.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
French Plum Pie With Crumb Topping
The French plum pie with crumb topping is one of the most scrumptious pies you will ever eat. The plums are cooked to perfection and the crust is flaky and delicious.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Carrot Fritters
Golden-fried carrot fritters make an outstanding vegetarian party appetizer.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake
There are good cheesecakes, and there are great cheesecakes. Good cheesecakes often focus on the filling and forget the crust, but great ones like this Irish cream...
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
English Trifle
A layered trifle topped with fresh fruit is hard to beat for presentation. Especially when made with a homemade vanilla custard between layers of angel food cake and preserves.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Simple Pretzel Turtles
If you're looking for simple party treats, these mini turtles are absolutely unbeatable. Three ingredients and just a few minutes of your time.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Pumpkin Cheesecake With Sour Cream Topping
Made with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, solid-pack pumpkin, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Red Chile Chocolate Souffle
Souffles might sound intimidating, but don't sweat it. With a little chocolate magic and a touch of spice, you'll have a show-stopping dessert that's surprisingly simple to...
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Brownie Mix Candy Topped Pizza
Turn a package of brownie mix into a dessert pizza that everyone will love. 
                                        
Method:   microwave, oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Chocolate Truffle Filling
A few tablespoons of flavored liqueur is the key to this decadent truffle filling. Try making it with creme de menthe, Grand Marnier, or maybe some Amaretto.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Easy Pumpkin Pie
Want a perfectly easy pumpkin pie? Pumpkin puree blended with sweetened condensed milk and a blend of spices are your ticket to this holiday favorite.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Chocolate 'n Spice Profiteroles
These delicate profiteroles are filled with a creamy coffee flavored filling and topped with a rich coffee liqueur chocolate sauce.
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Spiced Crackle Cookies With Crystallized Ginger
Made with white pepper, butter, sugar, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
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
                                        
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Pie
The pumpkin filling with ginger and molasses is on point, but the scratch-made crust really takes this copycat pie to new heights.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Blackberry Upside Down Cake
Made with salt, milk, brown sugar, butter, blackberries, margarine or butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Grilled Pineapple Slices
The sweetness of the pineapple and brown sugar pairs perfectly with the smoky flavor of the grill, making for a truly irresistible summer appetizer or dessert.
                                        
Method:   outdoor grill
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Candy Filled Cookies
Made with candy bars, vanilla extract, egg yolk, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Dirt Cake
Made with Cool Whip, milk, Oreo cookies, butter or margarine, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Double Coconut Ice Cream
Made with desiccated coconut, milk, coconut milk, egg yolks, sugar, cream
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Chocolate Rum Balls
Powdered sugar coated balls of rum soaked cookies make a great holiday or anytime treat. Try different types of rum for different flavor profiles.
                                        
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Fannie May Fudge
Who doesn't love fudge? This Fannie May recipe offers you the perfect balance of three types of chocolate, butter, and nuts.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Ultimate Sugar Cookies
A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Yogurt Popsicles
Your flavors, shapes, and colors are endless while creating these fun-loving popsicles. Yogurt provides a healthy alternative. Mix with any fruit, freeze and enjoy.
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Apple Blossom Pie
Made with double crust pie pastry, Red Rome apples, apple-pear juice blend, water, honey, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, apple pie spice
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Moonbeam Cookies
Made with white chocolate chips, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, coconut, lemon pudding
                                        
Method:   oven, microwave
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Ibarra Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Mexican-style cookies are made with a rich chocolate that is blended with spices like cinnamon and black pepper to give them a deep, complex flavor.
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Caramel Cream Frosting
This smooth, creamy, and flavorful caramel cream frosting is ideal for dressing up cakes, cupcakes, or any baked treats, offering a homemade touch of luxury.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
As if pecan pie wasn't decadent enough, this recipe adds in chocolate and bourbon to the mix. The pie is very rich so make sure to cut the slices thin. 
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Black-Bottom Raspberry Cheesecake
The black bottom brownie layer of this dessert is topped with a sweet layer of raspberries and then covered with a creamy cheesecake batter before baking.
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
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
                                        
Chocolate Mousse With Chipotle Caramel Sauce
Made with whipping cream, dark chocolate, brewed espresso or strong coffee, rum, butter, gelatin powder, sugar, water
                                        
Method:   microwave, stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Candy Cane Bark
Candy cane bark combines the sweet, rich flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Cathedral Windows
Made with margarine, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, colored mini marshmallows, grated coconut
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Fruitcake Bars
Made with bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla wafer cookie crumbs, green candied cherries, red candied cherries, candied pineapple, dates
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Almond Butter Brownies
Made with coconut, almond butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Crustless Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Made with chocolate wafer cookies, semisweet chocolate, cream cheese, raspberry fruit spread, whipped topping, water, raspberries
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Cocoa Mocha Rum Sorbet
This recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with sweet boozy rum. This sorbet is sure to please any chocoholic or coffee-lover!
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
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