Desserts

Made with confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Why sip eggnog when you can spoon it? Whip up this eggnog dessert sauce and add a dollop of cheer to your favorite desserts. It's the holiday hero your cheesecake deserves.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

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

A baked pumpkin custard-type dessert that is served chilled.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

If you're looking for a fun dessert that captures the essence of winter, this snow ice cream is the perfect choice. With just a few ingredients, including clean snow, it's...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red food coloring, powdered sugar, white cake mix, cranberry sauce, chocolate frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

There seems to be pumpkin spice everything these days so why not cake balls? Tender pumpkin spice cake mixed with cream cheese frosting and wrapped in a candy coating....

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

Can't decide between sweet potato pie and pecan pie? Why not combine them and throw in a creamy bourbon sauce for good measure!

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

For a cookie that offers both flavor and visual appeal, consider making Linzer thumbprint cookies. The unique combination of almond and raspberry jam creates a delicious...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 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

Rich chocolate cookies are packed full with white chocolate and semisweet chocolate chunks.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Caramel-vanilla ice cream is a delicious and unique flavor combination. The sweet and rich taste of caramel pairs perfectly with the smooth and creamy taste of vanilla.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Ever impressed your friends with a sophisticated dessert? Kransekake might just be the stone-cold showstopper you've been looking for.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The cookies have a mocha flavor thanks to a bit of espresso and cocoa powder, which brings an intriguing counterpoint to the delicate gin note.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with red food coloring, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Love a good margarita? Try this sweet frozen margarita pie made with a salty pretzel crust.


Time:   over 5 hours

Pumpkin fudge is a delicious treat that's easy to make at home. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rich and creamy fudge is perfect for gift-giving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with egg white, seedless grapes, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with margarine, sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, egg, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Why not flip your cake-making routine upside down? With a tart and sweet combo of cranberries and walnuts, this cake will make any gathering feel a little more...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Queen pudding is said to date back to the Victorian era, when it was created as a way to use up leftover breadcrumbs.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These yogurt parfaits are as tasty as they are pretty. Fruit juice and unflavored gelatin lets you put your own twist on Jell-O; creamy yogurt and real fruit finish...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, maple flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Building a gingerbread house with the whole family is a great way to create lasting memories. The recipe provides very detailed instructions on every step.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with brown sugar, cream cheese, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with walnuts or pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mangos, sugar, yogurt


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with almond paste, fondant, corn syrup, orange food coloring, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with almonds, sugar, butter, molasses, ginger, egg, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes