Baking Breads & Desserts

Fill your kitchen with the homey aromas of these baking recipes for breads, desserts, snacks and more.

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    Upside-Down Apple Bread

    The only thing more exciting than inverting our upside-down apple bread is savoring every cozy and warming cinnamon-apple bite.


    Homemade Garlic Knots

    Toss these homemade garlic knots in garlic butter and Parmesan cheese for a restaurant-style treat that's perfect for dipping.


    Cookies and Cream Cookies

    These bakery-style cookies and cream cookies bake up thick and chewy with crisp edges, melty chocolate pockets and bold Oreo...


    Raspberry Cookies

    These chewy raspberry cookies incorporate real fruit for a vibrant pop of flavor in every bite.


    M&M’s Brownies

    Chewy, fudgy and packed with colorful candy crunch, these M&M's brownies are the ultimate treat for any occasion.


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    Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    I developed this recipe for the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. It's our signature chocolate chip cookie that's big, thick...


    Brown Bag Apple Pie

    This retro brown bag apple pie features a flaky double crust and a spiced apple filling. Baking it in a...


    Aperol Spritz Cookies

    With notes of orange zest and an Aperol glaze, these Aperol spritz cookies are inspired by the popular summer cocktail.

    How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust

    Mastering the lattice pie crust will turn you into a pie-making pro. We'll show you how with step-by-step pictures and...


    Cranberry Curd Tart

    This cranberry curd tart features a nutty pecan-oat crust filled with a vibrant cranberry-orange filling and sparkly sugared cranberries.


    Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

    Peach cobbler cheesecake is a statement at summer get-togethers. It’s a labor of love, so prep it a day before...


    Vegan Banana Muffins

    When you can’t get enough of banana bread, try these vegan banana muffins too. Go the extra-sweet way by adding...


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    Chai Cinnamon Rolls

    Lean into cozy fall mornings with a breakfast to match. These chai cinnamon rolls are a latte and a pastry...


    Squash Focaccia

    This squash focaccia is a seasonal twist on the classic Italian bread. Layered with fall flavors, the easy-to-make bread is...


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    Dark Chocolate Brownies

    These dark chocolate brownies have just a bit of espresso powder for an even richer depth of flavor.


    Date Brownies

    Made with date syrup instead of sugar, these rich date brownies are a little bit more healthy than the usual...


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    Lucy Wang’s Banana Brulee

    We had a bunch of overly ripe bananas and at first I thought of banana bread, but then I made...

    Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake

    Artfully marbled with a tangy berry swirl, this luxurious lemon raspberry cheesecake will make a show-stopping end to any meal.


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Matchai Tiramisu

    This matcha and chai (matchai!) tiramisu blends the earthy bitterness of matcha with the warm, spiced comfort of chai. The...


    5 Types of Pie Crust

    The better the crust, the better the pie, but which one is meant for the job? Let’s go over the...


    Julia Child’s Technique for the Flakiest Pie Crust

    Julia Child relied on fraisage, a classic French technique, to get the flakiest pastry and pie dough. It doesn't require...


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    Blondies

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    Whether you like them plain, packed with white chips or studded with walnuts, this buttery blondie recipe hits the sweet...


    Lemon Brownies

    Technically blondies since they don't contain chocolate, these lemon brownies are rich bar cookies with a burst of bold citrus...

    Pumpkin Blondies

    These easy, one-bowl pumpkin blondies have chewy edges from the brown sugar base and a bright orange color from canned...


    Fried Apple Pies

    Golden brown outside and sweet and fruity inside, these fried apple pies are perfect hand-held treats. Take them to picnics...


    Best-Ever Mini Blueberry Muffins

    Mini blueberry muffins are tender, sweet, packed with juicy berries and perfectly portioned for mindful munching, lunchboxes and on-the-go snacks.


    Banana Pudding Poke Cake

    3 Reviews

    Cool, rich banana pudding poke cake is a fresh twist on the classic dessert. Layers of yellow cake, creamy pudding...


    Dundee Cake

    Dundee cake has an appealing pale orange color and a pleasant citrus flavor, thanks to orange marmalade as a "secret"...


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    Elise Jesse’s S’mores Bites

    These sweet little bites are just as fun but way less messy than classic s'mores. I make my own marshmallow...