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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 brush the top cookie with cream, then sprinkle with sanding sugar. This can be done before or after placing the cookie on top of the filling." —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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."...


Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie

"My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...


Grandma’s Onion Squares

"My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...


Devil’s Food Whoopie Pies

"These mini cookie cakes were one of my favourite treats while I was growing up in Pennsylvania. We called them...

Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

"I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun...


Chicken Potpie Soup

"My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook; she created this amazing pie crust, and I added the delicious soup for it." —Karen...


Fried Sweet Potato Pies

"With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...


Grandma’s Star Cookies

"My husband's grandma would only make these butter cutouts with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...


Grandma Krause’s Coconut Cookies

'When my two daughters were young, their great-grandma made them coconut cookies with oats. Thankfully, she shared the recipe." —Debra...


Great-Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

"Not only is this recipe a favourite of my husband's, it's extra special to me because it goes back to...


Cookie Jar Gingersnaps

"My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One of the jars, which I now have, always had these...


Grandma Brubaker’s Orange Cookies

"At least two generations of my family have enjoyed the recipe for these delicate orange-flavored cookies." —Sheri DeBolt, Huntington, Indiana

Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats

"Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just...


Lemon Whirligigs with Raspberries

"Golden whirligigs with a tart lemon flavour float on a ruby raspberry sauce in this delectable dessert. I love serving...


Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake

"This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favourite. My grandma even carries out our family tradition by making this...


Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars

"To give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone...


Rustic Orange-Rhubarb Tart

"This rustic rhubarb and orange tart is the perfect light dessert. We love it with fresh rhubarb in the spring,...


Icebox Rolls

"I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they'd be ready to bake on Sunday for company...


Fluffy Biscuits

"If you're looking for a flaky basic biscuit, this recipe is the best. These golden brown rolls bake up tall,...


Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies

These scrumptious treats will always be a part of your Christmas cookie platter!


Drizzled Gingerbread Biscotti

Warning: these treats will become an instant obsession at your home.

Peppermint Biscotti

Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, this flavourful biscotti is a surefire hit!


Christmas Sugar Cookies

This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with...


Holiday Cutout Cookies

The only limit to these fun cutouts is your cookie cutter collection and your imagination! If you prefer crisp cookies,...


Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Peanut butter cupcakes? You bet. They're surprisingly delicious, and kids of all ages will love them. The mini peanut butter...