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Truffle-Filled Cupcakes

"All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use store-bought frosting to keep prep simple." —Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida

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...


Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll

"This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream...


Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

"I make these flavourful pumpkin cupcakes each Halloween, but they're wonderful year-round." —Amber Butzer, Gladstone, Oregon


Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies

"At my annual holiday party, these cookies are a big hit with everyone, especially when I mix festive food colouring...

Coconut Chocolate Slices

"These crispy cookies with a chewy coconut centre travel really well. When my son was in the Army, I often...


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."...


Sour Candy Cupcakes

"If you love the pucker of sour candies, then these sour candy cupcakes will be right up your alley. The...


Baked French Toast

"Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version." —Jill Baughman,...


Maple Pumpkin Pie

"Tired of traditional pumpkin pie? The maple syrup in this special pie provides a subtle but terrific enhancer." —Lisa Varner,...


Cherry Cream Cheese Tarts

"It's hard to believe that just five ingredients and a few minutes of preparation can result in these delicate and...


Dutch Apple Pie Tartlets

"These adorable mini apple pie pastries make a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. The recipe calls...

Miniature Almond Tarts

"My family requests these adorable little tarts each Christmas. I always enjoy making them since the almond paste in the...


Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

"To make these cute tarts more quickly, add the filling to store-bought phyllo tart shells." —Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon


S’mores Crispy Bars

"My aunt always brought s’mores-style bars to our family's summer cottage. Plain or frosted, they’re perfect for eating on the...


Pistachio Brown Butter Cookies

"These pistachio brown butter cookies are a simple showstopper! They literally melt in your mouth." —Stephanie Sutphin, Radford, Virginia


Butterscotch Shortbread

"After sampling these tender cookies in a specialty store, I knew I had to duplicate them. My version has lots...


Ginger S’mores

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


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...


Cinnamon Roll Macarons

"These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


Pumpkin Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

"The recipe for these pleasantly spiced pumpkin cookies won a champion ribbon at our local county fair. These are a...

Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

"I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year,...


Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)

"My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to 'Grandma’s apple cake.' They’ve been sharing the recipe for...


Zucchini Walnut Cake

"What gardener doesn't have extra zucchini? When it's abundant, I shred and freeze plenty so I have it on hand...


Cranberry Zucchini Wedges

"I try to slip zucchini into as many dishes as possible. These cake wedges have wonderful flavour and a tender...


Rainbow Sherbet Dessert

"Macaroons, pecans and layers of fruity sherbet combine in this beautiful, special dessert. Try garnishing with fresh strawberries and just...


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...