Dessert recipes

If you're completely short on time for dessert in the holiday rush, this recipe from Ree Drummond will come to the rescue. She dips Oreo cookies in white mint chocolate and then sprinkles each one with...

These cookies from Ree Drummond pack a triple dose of chocolate and take just 30 minutes to make. Cocoa powder is added to the dough, followed by white and dark chocolate chips. The resulting cookies are...

Just in time for the holidays, Ina Garten updates this popular winter classic by using chopped white chocolate instead of regular cocoa. A touch of orange liqueur brightens the flavor, and...

Giada De Laurentiis infused this moist cornbread with several traditional holiday flavors, like tart cranberry and refreshing orange. Each slice is drizzled with...

This quick cake is made with store-bought sponge and pudding mix. Simply layer all the ingredients in a pan (no kneading required!), top with eggnog, and pop in the oven, where...

If the weather turns out to be warm and slushy during the winter holidays, don't worry. Instead, make a joke about it, which will also lift your guests' spirits. This gorgeous snowman cake is a little...

Enjoy the exquisite combination of coconut and white chocolate in these elegant cupcakes. Coconut milk added to the batter not only adds a distinctive flavor but also makes the cupcakes a delightful...

This exquisite French cake was originally served at the Paris Opera in the early 1950s. The sponge cake is traditionally made with ground almonds and whipped egg whites. And to achieve it...

These fragrant muffins with fresh raspberries and lemon zest are made with whole-wheat flour and rolled oats, which complement the fruity freshness of the filling with a subtle nutty flavor...

Delicious and healthy pancakes are just the thing for a late Sunday breakfast. Made with a mixture of all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, they're sweetened with apple and honey...

This recipe uses store-bought sponge mix, which makes the process much easier. To make these fancy Christmas cupcakes, you won't need to buy any fancy...

These cookies will solve your dilemma of what to do with leftover dough. But be prepared for your family to go crazy over them, and you'll have to mix up a new batch of dough just for them. Instead...

These cute cupcakes will brighten your holiday morning just by looking at them. With gummy candies, lollipops, jelly beans, and pretzels on hand, you can easily transform them into reindeer, cups of hot chocolate, and more.

These amazing chocolate cupcakes are baked in cone-shaped paper cups, then drizzled with melted chocolate and decorated with red, green, and silver dragees. They look just like...

Granola lovers love the clumps or clusters they find most. So why not make homemade granola entirely in clusters? Ree Drummond places them in bags, ties them with ribbons, and...

To give the popular Italian liqueur limoncello its unique flavor, replace lemons with seasonal kumquats, a winter citrus fruit that, despite its diminutive size, packs a very...

These baklava-flavored truffles require no baking and are so easy to make, you can get the whole family involved, even the little ones, to whip up a big batch. Before you know it, you'll be...

"This savory brittle is my take on a peanut recipe a friend gave me," shares Rachel Ray. "I adapted it by adding several types of nuts, chili pepper, cinnamon, and a little..."

Fresh and crunchy homemade brittle will leave no one indifferent. It's easy to make, and the best part is, you can use any nuts you like and customize the flavor every time. Try it...

This bright and striking chocolate bar, studded with dried cranberries, dried apricots, and cashews, makes a great gift or even a treat when guests stop by for a cup of coffee. Plus, it's delicious!

Combine two popular desserts—cinnamon rolls and bread pudding—into one casserole that everyone will love. No, you won't have to crumble up your favorite rolls for this pudding. Instead, use pieces of...

This thin meringue bar is filled with the exquisite flavor of a mocha with hints of chocolate, coffee, and almond. Crispy and airy, it's a great alternative to regular chocolate, and an unusual...

Instead of regular cocoa powder, Giada De Laurentiis adds chocolate-hazelnut spread to the cookie dough, which not only adds chocolate flavor to the cookies but also enhances the hazelnut flavor. Light and...

Wool bread got its amusing name from its resemblance to a skein of wool thread. To achieve this effect, yeast dough is cut into thin strips and rolled into a roll. This is the first such...

These miniature cookies are easy to make and look airy and festive. Try making them with your kids. Roll the dough into balls, roll them in coconut, then...

To make these adorable holiday mini tarts, you'll need a few cookie cutters—round and tree-shaped—store-bought puff pastry dough, and ready-made cherry filling for...

Nothing beats the aroma of homemade Cinnabon cinnamon rolls that fills the whole house! If you're short on time but still want to bake something homemade, try this clever...

Using store-bought puff pastry brings you one step closer to these amazing sticky buns, which are especially delicious with their blackberry and hazelnut filling. And the caramel topping...

These decadent cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and filled with a rich, spiced filling of nuts and dark brown sugar. You'll fall in love! These rolls are easy...

With this foolproof step-by-step recipe with photos, your popovers will always turn out golden and fluffy. These easy-to-make popovers are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Thanks to...

This huge cinnamon roll, shaped like a pie and serving eight, is delicious and mouthwatering. It's sure to wow your guests at your party. The apple is quite...

Ina Garten adds extra sweetness and richness to these sticky buns with an unexpected ingredient: raisins. And the walnuts sprinkled on top create a pleasant texture contrast. The buns...

Maple caramel and bacon are what make these puff pastry buns so deliciously sticky and sweet, with salty and smoky notes. Chopped pecans add crunch and depth of flavor.

This simple recipe adds an unexpected citrus twist to the classic warm flavor of cinnamon rolls. Orange zest and freshly squeezed juice are added to both the dough and the icing for a...

Preparing a Christmas dessert is truly a creative process for the home cook, so recipe author Heather Baird has left it to you to unleash your creativity, both in detail and in simplicity...

"Bløtkake is a festive Norwegian cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. I first tried it at a party celebrating Norway's Constitution Day, and then at Christmas...

For 12-year-old Jeffrey, a contestant on "Top Chef: Kids," cooking is an adventure, which explains why he decided to put Hawaiian buns in his waffle iron. These buns, he...

These charming cupcakes, flavored with fresh mint, will delight anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and mint, as well as baked goods with a light, refreshing flavor. The batter is made with cream infused with...

Red Velvet chocolate cupcakes with zesty notes of cinnamon and cayenne pepper for all lovers of unusual flavor combinations. The inside of the cupcakes is perfectly moist, and the top is covered with...

What makes these buns so delicious is the sticky, buttery glaze that soaks into the hot crumb, making it especially moist and sweet. The buns are baked right in the glaze. After...

These buns are so sweet and moist thanks to an unexpected ingredient: orange confit in the filling! The glaze is also made with orange zest and freshly squeezed juice,...

Don't let these buns seem so tiny. Believe me, each one is a true flavor bomb! They're easiest to make with store-bought yeast dough. If you generously grease them...

You can certainly bake these sweet cinnamon rolls any time of year, but they're especially delicious on Christmas morning. What makes them so special? It's the amazing raisin filling and...

These delicious cinnamon rolls are a breakfast dream. Fluffy and deliciously sticky, they're made with yeast dough and topped with a sugar glaze infused with coffee and maple extract. They...

These fragrant soft pretzels are infused with the wonderful autumn flavor of caramelized apples. Chopped sweet and tart apples are added directly to the sweet yeast dough from which the pretzels are formed. Ready...

This ice cream sandwich, infused with classic strawberry shortcake flavor, is the perfect summer dessert. Baked (not fried) donuts are filled with strawberry ice cream, then...

Some of us love crunchy cookies, while others are crazy about soft ones. If you're one of the latter, check out these incredibly soft, chewy sugar cookies, filled with...