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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.

Warning: reading these recipes may cause drooling.



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recipe for pfeffernusse

Pfeffernusse

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, cardamom, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ginger ice cream

Ginger Ice Cream

Little bits of crystallized ginger are mixed into a creamy vanilla-flavored homemade ice cream.


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 red, white, and blue 4th of july trifle

Red, White, And Blue 4th of July Trifle

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for alabama fudge pecan chewies

Alabama Fudge Pecan Chewies

Made with pecan, pecans, flour, butter or margarine, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for nutmeg spritz cookies

Nutmeg Spritz Cookies

Alright, let's bake some nutmeg spritz cookies! They're buttery and creamy, plus the nutmeg gives them a real kick that's hard to resist - just roll, press, and watch them bake.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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


recipe for petone martha's date scone

Petone Martha's Date Scone

Made with self-rising flour, vanilla extract, eggs, dates, water, cream, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alfajores (sandwich cookies)

Alfajores (Sandwich Cookies)

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

recipe for chewy pecan cookies

Chewy Pecan Cookies

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


recipe for brownie hot fudge sundaes

Brownie Hot Fudge Sundaes

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

recipe for make your own pomegranate molasses

Make Your Own Pomegranate Molasses

Pomegranate molasses is popular in middle eastern cooking and delicious as a glaze on cooked meat. 8 fresh pomegranates should yield about 4 1/2 cups juice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butter pecan cake

Butter Pecan Cake

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


recipe for ultimate gluten-free chewy brownies

Ultimate Gluten-Free Chewy Brownies

Made with salt, gluten-free flour, eggs, butter or margarine, unsweetened baking chocolate, semisweet baking chocolate, sugar, vanilla

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic peanut butter easter eggs

Basic Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for church window candy

Church Window Candy

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for two crust raisin pie

Two Crust Raisin Pie

Made with double-crust pie pastry, raisins, water, corn syrup, cornstarch, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thumbprint-jam cookies

Thumbprint-Jam Cookies

Made with fruit jam or jelly, salt, flour, brown sugar, butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pina colada popsicles

Pina Colada Popsicles

There's hardly a more tropical duo than pineapple and coconut, but a third fruit is actually the key to these summer pops. Blending bananas into the mix makes these treats extra...


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cranberry walnut upside down cake

Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake

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

recipe for crackle-top molasses cookies

Crackle-Top Molasses Cookies

Made with vegetable oil, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate-covered brownie bites

Chocolate-Covered Brownie Bites

What's better than brownies? Bite-sized brownies dipped in melted chocolate, of course! Feel free to dress them up further with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or drizzles of...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for stars and stripes watermelon

Stars And Stripes Watermelon

Made with watermelon, fresh or canned fruit


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for patriotic cookie pizza

Patriotic Cookie Pizza

Made with apple jelly, blueberries, raspberries, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon peel

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pomegranate nut cake

Pomegranate Nut Cake

Made with almonds, eggs, vanilla pudding mix, yellow cake mix, pomegranate juice, pomegranate liqueur, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for krumkake

Krumkake

Made with salt, eggs, butter, sugar, flour, half-and-half, vanilla extract


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for giant chocolate kiss

Giant Chocolate Kiss

Made with walnuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fudge drop cookies

Fudge Drop Cookies

Made with chocolate, walnuts, butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for candy cane bark

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

recipe for applesauce spice cookies with cinnamon-sugar topping

Applesauce Spice Cookies With Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple fudge

Pineapple Fudge

Think fudge is just for chocolate lovers? Think again. This pineapple fudge gives a refreshing tropical twist that's sure to impress.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple crepes

Apple Crepes

These quick and easy crepes are perfect for breakfast or lunch. Made with a lightly sweetened, buttery apple filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for libby's famous pumpkin pie

Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie

Made with pie shell, evaporated milk, eggs, pumpkin, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate 'n spice profiteroles

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


recipe for holiday sugar cookies

Holiday Sugar Cookies

Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

recipe for apricot-pecan cookies

Apricot-Pecan Cookies

Lightly spiced cookies made with dried apricots and garnished with a pecan half.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cinna munchy crunchy squares

Cinna Munchy Crunchy Squares

Made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, margarine or butter, miniature marshmallows, ground cinnamon

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas butter cookies

Christmas Butter Cookies

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

recipe for low carb praline pumpkin pie

Low Carb Praline Pumpkin Pie

Made with butter, pecans, salt, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie filling, sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for exquisite white cupcakes with delicate icing

Exquisite White Cupcakes With Delicate Icing

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

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 caramel pecan pumpkin pie

Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Pie

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for eggnog cream puffs

Eggnog Cream Puffs

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

recipe for new york, new york brownies

New York, New York Brownies

These brownies have very little flour in them, making them deliciously rich and dense.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon sour cream topping

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Sour Cream Topping

Mix a classic favorite with something a little unexpected, and you've got yourself a show-stopping dessert. This pumpkin cheesecake, complete with...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dulce de leche ice cream nachos with red hot honey

Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Nachos With Red Hot Honey

Made with cocoa powder, dulce de leche ice cream, nonstick cooking spray, honey, ground red chiles, ground cinnamon, sugar, flour tortillas

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crackling frosted grapes

Crackling Frosted Grapes

Made with egg white, seedless grapes, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours





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