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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 red white and blue strawberry appetizer

Red White And Blue Strawberry Appetizer

Made with fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, yogurt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker batter-topped peach cobbler

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

recipe for caramelicious turtle brownies

Caramelicious Turtle Brownies

These caramelicious turtle brownies are the perfect sweet treat. A rich and fudgy brownie is loaded with chocolate chips and pecans, then drizzled with a gooey caramel...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dessert brandy sauce

Dessert Brandy Sauce

Quick and easy, this brandy sauce requires only a few ingredients to achieve a smooth texture. Ready in about 10 minutes, it pairs well with various desserts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin spice macarons

Pumpkin Spice Macarons

Macarons are French meringue based cookies that are sandwiched together with a sweet filling. This version is made with fall-like pumpkin and spice flavors

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for drunken gingerbread men cupcakes

Drunken Gingerbread Men Cupcakes

Made with candied ginger, rum, spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, ground ginger, gingerbread man cookies

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola parfait

Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, and Granola Parfait

A delicious breakfast or sweet treat. Healthy Greek yogurt is layered with your favorite berries and a drizzle of honey.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pistachio macarons

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


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 daffodil cake (easter dinner cake)

Daffodil Cake (Easter Dinner Cake)

Made with powdered sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, cake flour, baking powder, egg yolks, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for whole wheat pie crust

Whole Wheat Pie Crust

We often think of whole wheat as being more dense than all-purpose flour. But, when it comes to pie crusts, it actually makes a more light and flaky pastry.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caramel cream praline apple pie

Caramel Cream Praline Apple Pie

Made with baking powder, oil, apples, flour or cornstarch, butter, brown sugar, heavy sweet cream, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for homemade marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows

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

recipe for classic snickerdoodles

Classic Snickerdoodles

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ultimate sugar cookies

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

recipe for marshmallow easter eggs

Marshmallow Easter Eggs

Made with Regal Icing, chocolate, flour, unflavored gelatin, water, sugar, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wild blueberry scones

Wild Blueberry Scones

Made with milk, butter, salt, wild blueberries, flour, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mounds candy bar brownies

Mounds Candy Bar Brownies

Love a Mounds candy bar? Try them baked into these from-scratch brownies for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin caramel custard

Pumpkin Caramel Custard

A decadent, creamy dessert that is perfect for special occasions. It has the classic custard flavors of eggs, milk and nutmeg with the added sweetness of caramel and pumpkin.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for holiday gingerbread

Holiday Gingerbread

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


recipe for chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies

Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

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

recipe for heavenly hash bark

Heavenly Hash Bark

Made with spanish peanuts, chocolate almond bark, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, miniature marshmallows, Golden Grahams cereal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cherry almond chews

Cherry Almond Chews

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baileys irish cream fudge

Baileys Irish Cream Fudge

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

recipe for orange buttercream frosting

Orange Buttercream Frosting

Fluffy orange frosting with a light citrus flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 sage blueberry sundae with sugar cookie crumble

Sage Blueberry Sundae with Sugar Cookie Crumble

Let's get a little adventurous in the kitchen. This fun combination of sage and blueberries with a sprinkle of sugar cookie crumble is definitely going...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for royal icing with meringue powder

Royal Icing With Meringue Powder

Made with confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, water


Time:   under 30 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 pressure cooker petite pumpkin custards

Pressure Cooker Petite Pumpkin Custards

Make this delicious custard in a fraction of the time by using a pressure cooker!

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hobo s'mores

Hobo S'mores

Kids and grownups alike will love these s'mores on a stick. Change them up by using different frosting and sprinkles.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker creme brulee

Slow Cooker Creme Brulee

Creme brulee in the crock pot? It's actually a great way to cook the custardy dessert. Use a kitchen torch or oven broiler to create the signature sugar crust.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for luscious lime bars

Luscious Lime Bars

Made with butter, lime zest, powdered sugar, kosher salt, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pumpkin spice cake balls

Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls

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


recipe for individual ginger peach cornmeal cobblers

Individual Ginger Peach Cornmeal Cobblers

Fresh peaches are simmered in a ginger syrup then baked in individual ramekins with a cornmeal biscuit topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peppermint candy cane cookies

PepperMint Candy Cane Cookies

Made with red food coloring, salt, baking powder, margarine, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, egg, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for halloween black cat cookies

Halloween Black Cat Cookies

These Halloween black cat cake mix cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate the season. The playful whiskers and pointy ears make them an irresistible addition to any...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hotel dupont's marzipan pumpkins

Hotel duPont's Marzipan Pumpkins

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 maple spice snaps

Maple Spice Snaps

Made with shortening, maple syrup, egg, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, ground cloves, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 date nut pinwheel cookies

Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies

Made with dates, water, pecans, sugar, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mini pumpkin cheesecakes

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

The tasty offspring of muffins and cheesecake. Creamy pumpkin cheesecake on top of a nutty pecan crust, all in cute little bite-sized morsels that will disappear before you...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sugar free sour cream linzer cookies

Sugar Free Sour Cream Linzer Cookies

Mimicking the Linzer torte, these sugar-free cookies are made with flour and ground almonds and filled with sweet preserves.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet dark and crunchy nougats

Slow Cooker Sweet Dark and Crunchy Nougats

Made with dark chocolate, honey roasted peanuts, animal cracker cookies, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for russian teacakes

Russian Teacakes

Made with nuts, salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade chocolate ice cream

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Whether you've got an ice cream maker or just some ziptop bags, you can make this rich chocolate ice cream at home. A perfect treat scooped on its own or on top of a warm...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cranberry sauce whoopie pies

Cranberry Sauce Whoopie Pies

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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