Spiced German Cookies
These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...
Molasses Cookies with a Kick
Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them...
Waffle Mix
Thanks to apple pie spice and cinnamon, finicky eaters won't mind the heart-healthy use of whole wheat flour in these...
Cranberry Walnut Biscotti
A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri
Spicy Chunky Salsa
Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in...
Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars
Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...
Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti
Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...
Pumpkin Scones with Berry Butter
These delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make...
Orange Zucchini Muffins
Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven....
Peppermint Lollipops
These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...
Walnut Zucchini Muffins
Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...
Cranberry Swirl Biscotti
A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Holiday breakfasts would not be the same at our house without this delicious coffee cake. Whenever I take it anywhere,...
Tender Italian Sugar Cookies
These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Peppermint Twist Kisses
As rosy as Santa's cheeks, these merry morsels with chocolate kisses on top are a delightful yuletide favorite and one...
Chocolaty Peanut Clusters
I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...
Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as...
Easy White Chocolate Party Mix
I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...
Orange Pear Jam
Full of fruity flavor, this delightful jam is a great toast topper. Delores Ward of Decatur, Indiana came up with...
Cherry Swirl Fudge
For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...
Dutch Apple Loaf
Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes...
Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...
Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream Icing
When it’s time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it...
Soft Zucchini Spice Cookies
These cookies are fantastic. They don't last very long at my house. Why don't you see how long they will...
Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels
This candy is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these caramels with my children, and now I...
Coconut Fruitcake
A neighbor gave me this recipe when we first moved to this small town, saying it dated back to the...
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
This tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe is a favorite with my family. They'll put it on almost anything, but especially...
Cinnamon Blueberry Jam
Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
I'm a busy mother of two young children. I work in our school office and help my husband on our...