Copycat Celebration Cheesecake
My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This beauty, with its seven layers, is sweet in more ways than one. The baking and prep are easy, but assembly does take some time, so set aside an afternoon. —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio
Vegan Gluten-Free Graham Crackers
One thing I missed the most when I had to go gluten-free was graham crackers. Not only that, but I...
Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes
Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Triple Mustard and Gruyere Bread Thins
I'm a bread baker, and I’m always experimenting with new flavor combinations. My mustard and Gruyere bread has become my...
Peaches and Cream Whiskey Loaf
I love when fresh peaches are in season! This recipe is sweet from the peaches, yet it also has a...
Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies
These whoopie pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I...
Coconut, Lime and Pistachio Cookies
Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi
Soft Beer Pretzel Nuggets
What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That’s why I put them...
Cappuccino Brownies
There’s something magical in coffee that intensifies the flavor of chocolate. These three-layer wonders freeze well, but somehow most of...
Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
My son loves these vanilla bean cupcakes! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status....
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. —Cathy Lennon, Newport,...
Chipotle Focaccia with Garlic-Onion Topping
Chipotle peppers leave some people tongue-tied; others can't get enough of the smoky heat. I came up with this recipe...
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...
Ultimate Candy Bar Cookies
I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any...
Surprise Sausage Bundles
Kielbasa and sauerkraut star in a tasty filling for these scrumptious stuffed rolls, which make a great dinner with soup...
Cookies in a Jiffy
You'll be amazed and delighted with how quickly you can whip up a batch of these homemade cookies. —Clara Hielkema,...
Swiss & Caraway Flatbreads
My mom came across this rustic-looking flatbread recipe many years ago and always made it on Christmas Eve. Now I...
Easy Batter Rolls
The first thing my guests ask when they come for dinner is if I'm serving these dinner rolls. The buns...
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis
My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...
Million-Dollar Pound Cake
We've always included pound cake on our family menus. Through the years I've tried many recipes, and I can honestly...
Ham and Cheese Loaf
This golden loaf starts with convenient refrigerated dough and is stuffed with deli ham and three types of cheese. I
Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies
Our kids’ most-requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so
I created this combination. The two doughs swirled...
Pecan Raisin Bread
We love raisin bread and also enjoy the nutty flavor of pecans, so I decided to combine the two for...
Blueberry Quick Bread with Vanilla Sauce
This loaf is chock-full of blueberries—two whole cups! When you pour the vanilla sauce over the bread, it makes it...
