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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.

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recipe for kolacky

Kolacky

Made with water, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, flour, salt, fruit spread, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mocha pecan balls

Mocha Pecan Balls

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shoofly pie

Shoofly Pie

Made with pie crust, molasses, flour, brown sugar, shortening, baking soda, water, corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate marshmallow slices

Chocolate Marshmallow Slices

Made with nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate clay

Chocolate Clay

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

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recipe for lavender sugar

Lavender Sugar

Subtly flavored sugars like this lavender-infused variety are a wonderful way to add fragrant notes to foods and beverages.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gluten-free almond meringue drops

Gluten-Free Almond Meringue Drops

A guilt-free treat. With a hint of almond flavor, these meringue drops are a tasty and gluten-free option for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for luscious lemon meringue pie

Luscious Lemon Meringue Pie

From the freshly made pie pastry, to the sweet-tart lemon filling, to the egg white meringue on top, you can't go wrong with a pie made from scratch.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 salted chocolate caramel crunch bars

Salted Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Made with sea salt, caramel sauce, peanut butter chips, milk chocolate candy bars, peanuts, pretzels, dried cherries, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate cake pops

Chocolate Cake Pops

Such an impressive gift or party dessert. These pops are as aesthetic as they are addicting, with toppings like sprinkles and shredded coconut finishing off the cream cheese infused...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pressure cooker banana pudding

Pressure Cooker Banana Pudding

Made with water, vanilla extract, rum, banana, egg yolks, egg, sugar, half and half, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cookies on a stick

Cookies on a Stick

A fun way to serve cookies - on a stick! The cookie dough is made simple by starting with a cake mix. Decorate as desired. Great for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate mint leaves

Chocolate Mint Leaves

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


recipe for chocolate leaves

Chocolate Leaves

Made with shortening, non-toxic leaves, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rich pumpkin cheesecake with cake mix crust

Rich Pumpkin Cheesecake With Cake Mix Crust

A box of spice cake mix makes up the delicious crust of this recipe. And the pumpkin filling is rich and creamy. Truly a decadent fall dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for homemade grenadine (pomegranate syrup)

Homemade Grenadine (Pomegranate Syrup)

If you're looking to add a homemade touch to your beverages, this recipe for homemade grenadine is a fantastic choice. It offers a natural alternative to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple crumble pie

Apple Crumble Pie

A simple pie with a sweet apple filling and a buttery crumble topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yogurt popsicles

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

recipe for chocolate popsicles

Chocolate Popsicles

These chocolate popsicles are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their creamy texture and melt-in-your-mouth flavor, chocolate popsicles are a must-have for any chocolate lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spiced banana ice cream

Spiced Banana Ice Cream

Made with banana, vanilla bean, white pepper, heavy cream, whole milk, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, nutmeg, cardamom

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker raspberry fudge brownies

Slow Cooker Raspberry Fudge Brownies

These slow cooker chocolate raspberry brownies are absolutely decadent. Made from scratch using simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in canning jars in the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cranberry orange biscotti

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

Made with sugar, brown sugar, margarine or butter, orange peel, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, dried cranberries, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sno cones

Sno Cones

Making sweetened shaved ice is pretty brilliant, and the syrup flavors like scratch-made raspberry beat store-bought every day of the week.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for box cake brownies with fudgy frosting

Box Cake Brownies With Fudgy Frosting

Turn a box of German chocolate cake mix into a delicious recipe for frosted brownies.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for oreo cheesecake

Oreo Cheesecake

Made with vanilla extract, Oreo cookies, butter, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for marshmallow cream frosting

Marshmallow Cream Frosting

Discover how to make fluffy marshmallow cream frosting with just five simple ingredients. This recipe combines egg whites, sugar, and marshmallow creme for a delightful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candy cane ice cream

Candy Cane Ice Cream

A quick and easy Christmas dessert. Just mix softened vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes together and refreeze.

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frozen key lime pie

Frozen Key Lime Pie

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mini pineapple upside-down cakes

Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Made with yellow or pineapple flavored cake mix, crushed pineapple, butter, brown sugar, maraschino cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fresh citrus sauce

Fresh Citrus Sauce

Made with Grand Marnier, sugar, cornstarch, orange rind, lemon rind, orange juice, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marshmallow peeps cupcakes

Marshmallow Peeps Cupcakes

Made with jelly beans, white cake mix, frosting, coconut, green food coloring, Marshmallow Peeps

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for purple party cupcakes

Purple Party Cupcakes

These cupcakes are so easy and fun! You can use other colored soft drink mix in place of the purple, if desired.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin brownies with cream cheese frosting

Pumpkin Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Made with butter, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate gingerbread cookies

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

A unique treat packed with warm spices, cocoa, and chunks of semisweet chocolate. These cookies offer a wonderful texture, combining the chewiness of gingerbread with the...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for good old fashioned sweet potato pie

Good Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

It's like your grandma's sweet potato pie recipe met a gourmet chef - sweet, spiced, and everything nice, minus the lecture on using your phone too much at the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy pumpkin pie

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

recipe for lattice rhubarb pie

Lattice Rhubarb Pie

Lattice rhubarb pie is a classic dessert that features a lattice top made of strips of pastry. The filling can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hillary clinton's chocolate chip cookies

Hillary Clinton's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with flour, salt, baking soda, shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, oats, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red velvet cheesecake

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, red food coloring

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for homemade blueberry syrup

Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Blueberry syrup is a classic topping on pancakes or waffles, but it also makes a great dessert syrup (try it on pound cake or ice cream).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for haystack no bake cookies

Haystack No Bake Cookies

Made with chow mein noodles, butterscotch, chocolate, or peanut butter chips, peanut butter, peanuts

Method:   microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low sugar double fudge balls

Low Sugar Double Fudge Balls

A lower sugar chocolatey treat. You can make your own powdered sugar replacement by processing a sugar substitute like Splenda in the blender.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boiled orange cream frosting

Boiled Orange Cream Frosting

Try this delicious boiled orange frosting for a refreshing twist on your favorite desserts. In just 15 minutes, you'll be stirring together a silky orange frosting that's...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mini mocha whoopie pies

Mini Mocha Whoopie Pies

These whoopie pies are a little taste of heaven. Mini kahlua cookies are sandwiched with a sweet cream cheese filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pina colada cupcakes from scratch

Pina Colada Cupcakes From Scratch

If you're craving a taste of sunshine, you've hit the jackpot with these pina colada cupcakes. Sweet, fluffy, and oh-so-nostalgic, they'll transport you straight to...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crisp sugar cookies

Crisp Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are a deliciously sweet treat. These buttery, crispy cookies are perfect for dunking in your morning coffee or enjoying with a scoop of ice cream after dinner.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baileys irish cream truffles

Baileys Irish Cream Truffles

These truffles are rich and creamy with a hint of Irish cream flavor. They are perfect for the holidays or any time you want to indulge your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pumpkin mousse

Pumpkin Mousse

Why settle for ordinary when you can dazzle your dessert repertoire? Our Pumpkin Mousse offers layers of smooth, spicy, pumpkin prowess with a snappy gingersnap finish.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate bark candy

Chocolate Bark Candy

Easy chocolate bark. Just stir your favorite add-ins into the melted chocolate coating (white, dark, milk, etc) and let harden in desired shapes.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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