Desserts

Another fun holiday garnish idea! Simply melt chocolate and spread on fresh mint leaves. Once the chocolate sets you can remove the mint and they are ready to use.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

No need for the candy store, you can make gummi bears at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Shake up some magic with Leprechaun Dust! Just a tablespoon of pistachio pudding mix and a splash of milk is all it takes to bring smiles and giggles to your kitchen.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a fun and delicious kitchen project? Try our homemade marshmallows recipe and create fluffy and flavorful treats that are a must-try recipe for any dessert lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

The kids will love these holiday-themed popsicles! Use your favorite juices to match the color scheme.


Time:   over 5 hours

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It takes a strong character of will to decide that pecan pie can be improved upon. But without it we'd never have this groundbreaking brownie pecan pie in our lives.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Imagine soft, chocolatey morsels that melt in your mouth with a dash of nutty flavor. These chocolate Mexican wedding cookies are here to make your snack time feel...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

No shortage of uses for this delicious spread, and it's easy enough to make with kids. Throw it on toast, throw it on pancakes, throw it straight on a spoon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with graham cracker crumbs, butter, egg yolks, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, key lime juice

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This ice cream is made with a rich vanilla bean custard base and gently infused with cinnamon. Smooth and delicious.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black sesame seeds, milk, cream, simple syrup, sugar, egg yolk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with candy bar, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding mix, Cool Whip


Time:   2-5 hours

No powdered sugar on hand to make frosting? No worries. This buttercream icing only needs good old granulated sugar. And the recipe includes a chocolate option for you chocoholics.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Holy crepe, these are good! Classic, thin crepes pair amazingly with a zesty orange sauce. Don't skip the flambe, it helps develop the rich flavors of the sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Tart apples are mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and then topped with your favorite granola cereal. Slow cook overnight and you...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

No need to worry about pronunciation when your mouth is full. These fried dough balls soaked in sweet rosewater syrup are totally addicting and fantastic for serving as a party dessert.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

The American actress, Katharine Hepburn, was beautiful, intelligent, and a little bit eccentric. She was also known for her rich, chocolately brownies.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with powdered sugar, vegetable oil, milk, flour, fresh blueberries, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Simple ingredients, straightforward method, and irresistible taste. This creamy frosting is perfect for cakes and sweet treats.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sweet sugar cookie balls mixed with cocoa powder, espresso, and pecans.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're new to making ice cream at home, this rocky road recipe is an excellent starting point. It's forgiving, deliciously satisfying, and you might just become the ice cream...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vanilla extract, baking mix, baking powder, salt, fresh blackberries, cinnamon, butter, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This delectable frosting is rich, velvety, and boasts the perfect balance of sweet, dark brown sugar and delicate maple flavors. A wonderful alternative to traditional buttercream...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

An easy layered dessert that everyone will love for the 4th of July!


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with graham cracker crust, cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

There's nothing a cupcake can't fix. Especially, this fluffy batter made with brown sugar, vanilla and almond extract.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If ever a cake could inspire someone to belt out the Star-Spangled Banner at the top of their lungs, this would be the one. Strawberry stripes, blueberry stars, and one...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

There's nothing quite like a rich and creamy chocolate custard ice cream. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Chocolate chips and corn syrup are all you need to make this "clay" that can be formed into flowers, bows, or whatever other decorations you can dream up for your desserts.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, pie shell, eggs, salt, butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The perfect combination of sweet, rich chocolate, and buttery nuts makes for a heavenly cookie that is sure to please any sweet tooth.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pecans, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, almond extract, flour, baking soda, salt, flaked coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Flaky cream puff shells are filled with vanilla pudding that tastes like eggnog. A perfect treat for the holidays!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Cardamom adds a warm, aromatic flavor to these easy-to-make sweet treats.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pina colada flavors but in ice cream form. Made with sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut (not coconut milk), rum, whipping cream, pineapple, and toasted coconut.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with non-stick cooking spray, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, butter, sugar, egg, lemon zest

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

This fudge is creamy and full of rich chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream flavor. It's perfect for a party or as a gift.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These aren't just any cookies; they're chewy pecan masterpieces. Packed with oats, raisins, and a kick of spices, they're a rebel in cookie form.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine, chocolate chips, fudge brownie mix, mint chocolate chip ice cream, frozen whipped topping, maraschino...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chocolate, lady finger style cookies, light cream cheese, icing sugar, Marsala wine, sour cream, strawberries, water, sugar, instant espresso powder or instant coffee


Time:   2-5 hours

If you like peach pie, you'll love this ice cream! A wonderful mixture of peaches, brown sugar, and cream are frozen into a delightful treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, pie shell, sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, whipped cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, milk, brown sugar, butter, blackberries, margarine or butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

It may look like a pizza, but don't be fooled. With a sugar cookie crust and a maple cream cheese topping, this creation is dessert all the way. Use your favorite fruits to change it...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes