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Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark

"I love the combination of flavours in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash." —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois

Shamrock Cookies

"A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavour, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy...


Rhubarb Torte

"Each year when Grandmother asked what kind of birthday cake I'd like, I always said I wanted her rhubarb torte."...


Martha Washington Candy

"Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We've even had...


Italian Cream Cheese Cake

"Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavourful. I rely on this recipe...

Owl Cupcake Tree

"I have been 'cooking' since I was 3 years old. Now I cook for my two teenage sons and bake...


Halloween Peanut Spider Cookies

"These cute spider cookies are so easy. They'll be the star at your next Halloween party!" —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Scary Eyeballs

"Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavour is the best...


Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

"Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It’s a little bite of decadence and a...


Martian Marshmallows

"Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favours—if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party."...


Three-Chip English Toffee

"With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavour, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of...

Farm Apple Pan Pie

"You'll find this pie's very convenient for taking to a covered-dish supper, picnic or any event where crowds gather. But...


Deep-Dish Apple Pie

"This recipe is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone." —Salem Cross...


Pumpkin Spice Cutouts

"Through all the years I've been baking, I’ve never come across a pumpkin cookie recipe that you can actually cut...


Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints

"When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I'm reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These...


Caramel Tassies

"These buttery, smooth caramel tassies make a nice addition to a dessert tray. These are one of my family's favourites."...

Ginger S’mores

"I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance...


Pecan Pie Cookies

"My family loves pecans. In fact, we have pecan pie at Thanksgiving and these pecan cookies at Christmas." —Julie McQuiston,...


Cinnamon Crackle Cookies

"This recipe is the compilation of many years of baking. I make these cookies for a holiday bazaar and year-round...


Ginger Creme Sandwich Cookies

"With a lemony filling, these spiced cookies go over big because they have old-fashioned, comfort-food appeal. Your party guests will...


Cornish Pasties

"My Great-Aunt Gladys was from a small mining town in England where pasties were popular. I loved to watch her...


Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

"These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside." —Marjorie Benson,...


Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

"My mom sent me this recipe. We love it, and so does company I serve it to. I inherited my...


Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler

"Red Hots and canned cherries flavour this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when...


Fresh Cherry Pie

"If you're looking to learn how to make a cherry pie, this recipe is the place to start. This ruby-red...

Cream-Filled Cupcakes

"These moist chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They...


Dad’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

"My dad, Art Winter, would tuck some of these cookies in the care packages he and my mom sent to...


Aloha Cupcakes

"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...


Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints

"This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships 2013. It's similar to a shortbread...


Hawaiian Dream Cookies

"These cookies are lovely as they are, but I'll sometimes use a light-coloured sanding sugar for the top: First, lightly...


Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting

"My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans."...