Cranberry Apple Sheet Pie
My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. —Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
Bread Pudding Pie
This unique dessert is a bread pudding-pie combo. It was created by my paternal grandmother's family. They had a farm...
Kid-Made Cocoa Cupcakes
I’m only a kid, and this is the first recipe I’ve created. I spent a year perfecting these cupcakes, asking...
Powered-Up Molasses Cookies
These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake
I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...
Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies
Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...
Baklava Thumbprint Cookies
The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...
Cranberry Sauce Cake
This tender cake is so easy to make because it mixes in one bowl. Slice it at the table so...
Raisin Custard Pie VSA
A comforting, old-fashioned dessert, this custard pie is one of my mom's best. The fluffy meringue makes it look so...
Rosemary-Garlic Dinner Rolls
These rolls are so soft and have such wonderful flavor. What a nice touch to bring to both holiday dinners...
Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)
My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma’s apple cake." They’ve been sharing the recipe for...
Quick Cold Vegetable Pizza
This is one of my favorite vegetable recipes. Even youngsters love it. I've made it for a light lunch and...
Caramel Apple Pizza
"Sweet wedges of this fun fall dessert are sure to impress guests," writes Tami Lucas of Wooster, Ohio. It has...
Honey-Pecan Squares
When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...
Quick Cranberry Chip Cookies
I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn't stay...
Gingerbread Caramel Crunch
If you love gingerbread, you won't be able to resist this crispy, crunchy popcorn. Munch it yourself or share it...
Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries
This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...
Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread
I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys...
Swiss Chocolate Bars
—Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Sweet Potato Mini Cakes
Whenever I make these cute desserts, I think of my grandmother. She always used extra sweet potatoes from her garden...
Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies
Gatherings are very important to my family, so we have lots of recipes that are favorites. My grandma introduced these...
Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars
If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead—they're even...
Hawaiian Joy Bars
With the hint of rum plus the nuts and coconut, these bars are like a trip to the islands. I...
Black Forest Brownies
Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and...
Macadamia-Coffee Bean Cookies
Nearly anyone who loves coffee will perk up for this java-infused cookie. What hot beverage would you pair these treats...
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
It took me a long time to develop this quick-and-easy recipe, but I’m so happy with how it turned out....
Sour Cream Cranberry Bars
A filling made with dried cranberries is layered between a buttery crust and a golden crumb topping in these flavorful...
Caramel Nut Bars
No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a...
Maple Pecan Cookies
When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received...
Cranberry-Orange Bars
My mother has had this recipe for years. I love it! These bars make great snacks, but can also be...
Chocolate Maple Bars
My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my...
