There’s something deeply satisfying about baking a dessert completely from scratch. Whether it’s a fluffy cake, a gooey cookie, or a flaky pie crust, homemade always tastes better. In this post, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite from-scratch dessert recipes from the blog—each one made with real ingredients and lots of love.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and bake like Grandma used to, this list is for you!
Real ingredients. Real flavors. Real quality.
And all from the comfort of your own kitchen.
If that sounds appealing, keep reading, friends, because I've got a plethora of recipes guaranteed to please family and guests, alike!
And now, without further ado. . .
Let's take a look at 150 amazing from-scratch recipes you're guaranteed to love!
From Scratch Desserts
These recipes range from simple and sweet to decadent and show-stopping, but they all have one thing in common: no shortcuts. Just good old-fashioned baking at its best. So grab your mixing bowls and let’s get started!
Luscious Lemon Pound Cake
If you love a delicious pound cake with a lemony twist, this is the recipe for you! You’re going to love this new cake from Out of the Box Baking!
Easy Butterfinger Cookies
These easy Butterfinger cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with crushed Butterfinger candy bars. A delicious from-scratch treat perfect for peanut butter lovers
Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies
These old-fashioned sugar cookies are crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and full of classic vanilla flavor. A simple from-scratch recipe that’s perfect for any occasion
Strawberry Lemon Creme Scones
These strawberry lemon crème scones are tender, buttery, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor. A delightful from-scratch breakfast or brunch treat with a hint of citrusy sweetness
Cranberry Orange Scones
These cranberry orange scones are light, flaky, and filled with tart cranberries and bright citrus flavor. A delicious from-scratch bake perfect for breakfast, brunch, or tea time
Luscious Lemon Berry Muffins from Scratch
These luscious lemon berry muffins are bursting with fresh berries and zesty lemon flavor. A moist, fluffy from-scratch recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack
The Best Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (with Chocolate Mayonnaise Frosting)
This rich, moist chocolate mayonnaise cake is a classic from-scratch dessert topped with creamy chocolate mayonnaise frosting. A decadent treat that’s surprisingly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser
Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding
This orange cranberry bread pudding is a warm, comforting dessert made from scratch with tangy cranberries, fresh orange zest, and a rich custard base. Perfect for the holidays or cozy nights in
Classic Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This classic red velvet cake is moist, tender, and rich with a hint of cocoa, topped with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. A timeless from-scratch dessert for any celebration
French Butter Cookies
These French butter cookies are crisp, buttery, and delicately sweet with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A simple from-scratch recipe that’s perfect with tea or coffee
Heavenly Snickerdoodles
These heavenly snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar blend for the perfect from-scratch cookie experience. A timeless treat everyone will love
No Bake Lemon Swirl Cheesecake
This no bake lemon swirl cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and bursting with citrus flavor. An easy from-scratch dessert with a graham cracker crust and a beautiful lemony swirl
Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookie Copycat
These Crumbl Birthday Cake cookie copycats are soft, thick, and bursting with sprinkles and vanilla flavor. A fun from-scratch treat that captures the iconic bakery-style experience
Luscious Lemon Custard Bars
These luscious lemon custard bars have a buttery crust and a smooth, tangy lemon filling. A bright and creamy from-scratch dessert perfect for any citrus lover
Banana Berry Chiffon Cake from Scratch
This banana berry chiffon cake is light, airy, and bursting with fresh banana and berry flavor. A show-stopping from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings
Copycat York Peppermint Patties
These copycat York Peppermint Patties feature a creamy, minty center coated in rich dark chocolate. A refreshing and indulgent from-scratch treat that perfectly mimics the classic candy
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
These dark chocolate raspberry truffles are rich, smooth, and bursting with bold raspberry flavor. A decadent from-scratch candy that’s perfect for gifting or special occasions
Easy Chocolate Pie from Scratch
This easy chocolate pie from scratch features a silky, rich chocolate filling in a flaky homemade crust. A classic, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s simple yet indulgent
Luscious Lemon Bars
These luscious lemon bars have a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy, vibrant lemon filling. A bright, zesty from-scratch dessert perfect for any citrus lover
Copycat Lofthouse Cookies (with buttercream)
These copycat Lofthouse cookies are soft, cakey, and topped with rich buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles. A fun and festive from-scratch treat that rivals the store-bought favorite
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter
These ultimate chocolate chip cookies are made with rich brown butter for a deep, nutty flavor and packed with gooey chocolate chips. A from-scratch favorite that takes cookies to the next level
Yummy Double Mint Chocolate Cookies
These yummy double mint chocolate cookies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate and refreshing mint flavor. A cool and indulgent from-scratch treat perfect for mint lovers
Simple Tiramisu with Whipping Cream
This simple tiramisu is made from scratch with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a light, fluffy mascarpone filling using fresh whipping cream. A classic Italian dessert that’s easy and elegant
Simple Pecan Sandies (4-Ingredient Cookies)
These simple pecan sandies are crisp, buttery, and filled with rich pecan flavor—made from scratch with just 4 ingredients. An easy, irresistible cookie perfect for any occasion
Easy Italian Wedding Cookies
These easy Italian wedding cookies are tender, buttery, and coated in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth finish. A classic from-scratch cookie perfect for holidays and celebrations
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
These sourdough chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and slightly tangy with rich chocolate in every bite. A unique from-scratch twist on the classic cookie using sourdough discard
Easy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
These easy pumpkin snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and full of warm fall spices with a hint of pumpkin. A cozy from-scratch cookie that’s perfect for autumn baking
The Perfect Sugar Crinkle Cookies
These perfect sugar crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in sparkling sugar for a crackled finish. A simple from-scratch treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious
Crumbl Copycat Pink Sugar Cookies
These Crumbl copycat pink sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with a swirl of creamy pink frosting. A sweet from-scratch recipe that brings bakery-style cookies to your kitchen
Simple Scottish Shortbread Cookies
These simple Scottish shortbread cookies are rich, buttery, and perfectly crumbly with just the right amount of sweetness. A traditional from-scratch recipe that’s easy and elegant
Copycat Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
These copycat Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are rich, creamy, and made completely from scratch with smooth peanut butter and a chocolate shell. A fun and easy homemade version of the classic candy
Quick and Easy Buckeyes
These quick and easy buckeyes are creamy peanut butter balls dipped in rich chocolate for a no-bake, from-scratch treat. Perfect for holiday platters or anytime you crave something sweet and simple
Simple Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These simple chocolate peanut butter cookies are soft, rich, and packed with classic flavor in every bite. An easy from-scratch recipe that combines two favorite ingredients in one irresistible treat
Bananas Foster Pound Cake (from scratch)
This Bananas Foster pound cake is rich, buttery, and infused with caramelized bananas. A decadent from-scratch dessert inspired by the classic New Orleans treat
Simple Chocolate Pudding (from scratch)
This simple chocolate pudding is rich, creamy, and made completely from scratch with real cocoa and milk. A classic homemade dessert that’s smooth, comforting, and full of chocolate flavor
Coconut Pecan Muffins from Scratch
These coconut pecan muffins are moist, tender, and packed with nutty pecans and sweet coconut. A flavorful from-scratch breakfast or snack that’s both hearty and delicious
Old-Fashioned Jelly Nougat Candy
This old-fashioned jelly nougat candy is soft, chewy, and filled with colorful fruit-flavored jellies. A nostalgic from-scratch treat that’s perfect for gifting or holiday candy trays
Simple 4-Ingredient Chocolate Cake
This simple 4-ingredient chocolate cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make from scratch. A fuss-free dessert that delivers big chocolate flavor with minimal effort
Chocolate Banana Bread from Scratch
This chocolate banana bread is rich, moist, and bursting with deep chocolate flavor and ripe banana goodness. A from-scratch twist on a classic that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert
Sourdough Discard Pound Cake (From Scratch)
This sourdough discard pound cake is rich, buttery, and perfectly moist with a slight tang from the starter. A delicious from-scratch way to use up your sourdough discard
Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf
This copycat Starbucks iced lemon loaf is moist, zesty, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze. A bright, bakery-style treat made from scratch that’s perfect with coffee or tea
Simple Sourdough Brownies
These simple sourdough brownies are rich, fudgy, and have a slight tang that enhances the deep chocolate flavor. A from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for using up sourdough discard
Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie (two ways)
This deep dish pumpkin pie is rich, creamy, and packed with warm fall spices—made from scratch with two delicious variations to choose from. A perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering
Maple Bacon Cookies
These maple bacon cookies are sweet, salty, and packed with rich maple flavor and crispy bacon bits. A bold from-scratch treat that’s perfect for breakfast lovers and adventurous snackers alike
Crumbl Copycat Dark Dream Cookies
These Crumbl copycat Dark Dream cookies are ultra-rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate chips. A decadent from-scratch dessert that delivers intense chocolate flavor in every bite
Kentucky Butter Cake
This Kentucky butter cake is moist, tender, and soaked in a rich buttery glaze that melts into every bite. A classic from-scratch Southern dessert that’s simple yet unforgettable
Maple Walnut Coffee Cake from Scratch
This maple walnut coffee cake is soft, moist, and layered with a sweet maple glaze and crunchy walnut streusel. A comforting from-scratch treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
Red Velvet Cookies from Scratch
These red velvet cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich cocoa and vanilla flavor with a vibrant red hue. A delightful from-scratch treat perfect for holidays or anytime indulgence
Cranberry Banana Bread (Cranberry Banana Loaf)
This cranberry banana bread is moist, flavorful, and bursting with tart cranberries and sweet banana. A wholesome from-scratch loaf perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting
Lemon Pound Cake Cookies
These lemon pound cake cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. A from-scratch treat that combines the richness of pound cake with the ease of a cookie
Grasshopper Brownies from Scratch
These grasshopper brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a cool mint layer and silky ganache. A decadent from-scratch dessert perfect for chocolate and mint lovers alike
Old-Fashioned Pound Cake (with whipping cream)
This old-fashioned pound cake is rich, dense, and made from scratch with real whipping cream for a tender crumb and classic flavor. A timeless dessert perfect for any occasion
Festive Fruitcake (Depression Era Fruit and Nut Cake)
This festive fruitcake is a hearty, flavorful loaf made from scratch with dried fruits and nuts, inspired by Depression-era recipes. A nostalgic holiday treat that’s rich, dense, and surprisingly easy to make
Super Soft Pumpkin Cookies
These super soft pumpkin cookies are fluffy, moist, and full of warm fall spices and real pumpkin. A cozy from-scratch treat that’s perfect for autumn baking and holiday gatherings
Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
These old-fashioned molasses cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich molasses and warm spices. A classic from-scratch cookie that’s full of nostalgic flavor and perfect for the holidays
Lemon Coconut Bread Pudding
This lemon coconut bread pudding is rich, creamy, and bursting with bright citrus and tropical coconut flavor. A comforting from-scratch dessert that’s perfect served warm or chilled
Puff Pastry Baklava Bites
These puff pastry baklava bites are crisp, flaky, and filled with a sweet, spiced nut mixture, then drizzled with honey syrup. A fun from-scratch twist on traditional baklava made easy with puff pastry
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These lemon shortbread cookies are buttery, crumbly, and infused with bright citrus flavor. A simple from-scratch cookie that melts in your mouth and pairs perfectly with tea or coffee
Screwball Cake with Glaze Frosting
This screwball cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake made without eggs or dairy, topped with a sweet glaze frosting. A classic from-scratch dessert that’s simple, budget-friendly, and full of flavor
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars
These snickerdoodle cookie bars are soft, chewy, and layered with a cinnamon-sugar topping. A from-scratch twist on the classic cookie that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing
Cranberry Sourdough Coffee Cake
This cranberry sourdough coffee cake is tender, tangy, and packed with bursts of tart cranberries and a sweet crumb topping. A unique from-scratch treat that makes great use of sourdough discard
Simple Watergate Salad (Green Fluff)
This simple Watergate salad is a creamy, fluffy dessert made from scratch with pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping. A nostalgic green fluff perfect for holidays and potlucks
No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
These no bake chocolate oat bars are rich, chewy, and packed with chocolate and peanut butter flavor. A quick from-scratch treat that’s perfect for snacking or dessert without turning on the oven
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
This old-fashioned buttermilk pie is creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet with a smooth custard filling in a flaky crust. A classic from-scratch Southern dessert that never goes out of style
Apple Pie Focaccia (with Sourdough Starter)
This apple pie focaccia is a sweet, fluffy bread made with sourdough starter, topped with tender apples, cinnamon, and a sweet glaze. A unique from-scratch twist that blends pie and bread beautifully
Classic Churros Recipe
This classic churros recipe delivers crisp, golden pastries coated in cinnamon sugar and served with rich chocolate dipping sauce. A delicious from-scratch treat perfect for dessert or snacking
Delicious Lemon Curd from Scratch
This delicious lemon curd is smooth, tangy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. A versatile from-scratch recipe perfect for spreading on scones, filling cakes, or swirling into desserts
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
This old-fashioned rice pudding is creamy, comforting, and lightly sweetened with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. A classic from-scratch dessert that’s simple, nostalgic, and satisfying
Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookies
These Golden Girls cheesecake cookies are soft, creamy, and infused with rich cheesecake flavor and a hint of nostalgia. A fun from-scratch treat inspired by your favorite TV ladies and perfect for sharing
Fluffy Cherry Icebox Pie
This fluffy cherry icebox pie is light, creamy, and bursting with sweet cherry flavor in a graham cracker crust. An easy from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for warm weather and no-bake days
Delicious Apple Crumble Bars
These delicious apple crumble bars are packed with spiced apples and layered with a buttery oat crumble. A cozy from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for fall or anytime you’re craving apple pie flavors
Easy Almond Joy Cookies
These easy Almond Joy cookies are loaded with coconut, chocolate, and almonds for a chewy, sweet treat. A quick from-scratch recipe inspired by the classic candy bar
The Ultimate Lemon Chiffon Cake
The ultimate lemon chiffon cake is light, airy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. A show-stopping from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer celebrations
Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding
This lemon blueberry bread pudding is rich, custardy, and bursting with bright citrus and juicy berries. A comforting from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for brunch or dessert any time of year
Delicious Angel Food Cake from Scratch
This delicious angel food cake is light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet with a delicate crumb. A classic from-scratch dessert that’s ideal for topping with fruit, whipped cream, or glaze
Easy Orange Chiffon Cake from Scratch
This easy orange chiffon cake is light, airy, and full of bright citrus flavor. A refreshing from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for spring, summer, or any festive occasion
Crumbl Churro Cookie Copycat
These Crumbl Churro Cookie copycats are soft, thick, and rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating that mimics the classic churro flavor. A delicious from-scratch treat that brings the churro experience to your cookie jar
Lemon Coconut Loaf with Pecans
This lemon coconut loaf with pecans is moist, zesty, and packed with shredded coconut and crunchy pecans. A flavorful from-scratch quick bread that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking
Easy No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Pie
This easy no bake Oreo cheesecake pie is creamy, rich, and packed with cookies-and-cream flavor in a crunchy Oreo crust. A simple from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for any chocolate lover
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
This no bake strawberry cheesecake pie is creamy, fruity, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. A simple from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for warm weather and easy entertaining
Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia
If you love the light, fluffy texture of an ambrosia with the creamy sweetness of pudding, I’ve got an amazing and simple dessert recipe for you. I call this fluffy mixture Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia. You? Well, you’re going to call it heaven!
Triple Chocolate Coffee Cake from Scratch
If you love a rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee flavor, this is the recipe for you! This is a simple recipe, perfect for a quick brunch or even as a dessert.
4-Ingredient Maple Shortbread
If you’re looking for a rich maple shortbread that’s flaky and delicious, have I got a treat for you! This recipe is so simple you don’t even need a mixer!
Old Fashioned Ambrosia Salad
If you love a light, fluffy dessert, filled with fruity flavor, this ambrosia is perfect for you! Best of all, it comes together in minutes!
Traditional Blueberry Muffins
If you love the sweetness of blueberries and the rich hearty flavor of a sweet muffin, have I got a treat for you. These traditional Blueberry Muffins are loaded with flavor, have a crunchy topping, and are easy to make!
Easy Honeycomb Buns (Roti Sarang Lebah)
If a pull apart bun and a cinnamon roll had a child, this would be it! This light fluffy bun is loaded with caramel flavor from the topping. Best of all, it’s easy to make!
Easy Salt Water Taffy (KitchenAid Taffy)
If you love fresh saltwater taffy but hate the idea of all of that pulling and stretching, this is the recipe for you! This traditional taffy is pulled with the dough hook in your KitchenAid. No one will know you didn’t get a workout!
Banana Blueberry Loaf (with Streusel Topping)
If you've looking for a terrific recipe to use up those over ripe bananas, I've got the perfect one for you! This banana loaf pairs blueberries and bananas and adds a simple streusel topping that's sure to please!
Lemon Lush (Lemon Oreo Dessert)
If you love the light, bright flavor of lemon in a rich trifle-like dessert you’re going to adore this lovely Lemon Oreo Lush. It’s simple to make and loaded with your favorite cookies—Oreos!
Orange Raspberry Pound Cake
If you love the texture of a luscious pound cake but the light, bright flavors of citrus and berries, you're going to be crazy about this new recipe.
Traditional English Toffee (Buttercrunch Toffee)
It's light, it's crunchy, it's buttery, it's covered in chocolate nuts. What more could you ask for from a simple English Toffee recipe?
Easy Thumbprint Cookies (with preserves)
Packed full of flavor and texture, you're going to love these delicious thumbprint cookies!
Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies
If you're looking for a light, crisp buttery cookie, you've come to the right place. In this post I'm going to teach you how to make traditional, old-fashioned butter cookies, just like Grandma used to make!
Creamy Maple Walnut Fudge
In this post I'm going to share a delicious and creamy maple walnut fudge recipe. This fudge is easy and incredibly tasty!
Easy Chocolate Coconut Balls
If you're a fan of those yummy Mounds bars you find in the supermarket, you're going to flip over this simple recipe. These easy Chocolate Coconut Balls as just as good and simple to make!
Easy Homemade Turtles Candy
If you love the combination of caramel, chocolate, and pecans, have I got an easy treat for you! These classic Turtles are a no-bake recipe. In fact, they're easy that the kids can help you!
Old-Fashioned Divinity
If you love the light, sweet texture and flavor of divinity but you've been scared to make it because you think it's too difficult, think again! This easy recipe comes together with ease. . .and tastes amazing. You're going to love this southern confection!
Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie
If you love the tart creamy goodness of a key lime pie but the simplicity of an icebox pie, have I got a treat for you! This easy no-bake key lime pie is simple but delicious!
Classic Homemade Cheesecake with Blackberry Topping
If you love a really good homemade cheesecake like you get at fancy restaurants, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe is simple enough to make at home but rich enough to make you feel like you’ve spent a fortune for a slice of it!
Easy Banana Bread Maui
If you're looking for a Hawaiian banana bread recipe that's a cut above the rest, have I got a great one for you! Until today I'd never even heard of Maui Banana Bread. Now that I've tried it, I can't wait to share the recipe!
Strawberry Banana Bread (with Coconut)
Every now and again it’s fun to mix things up. This recipe takes a traditional banana bread load and gives it tropical flair. With the addition of fresh strawberries, shredded coconut, and cream of coconut, you’ll feel like you’re on a desert island! Best of all, it’s easy-breezy to make!
Aloha Carrot Cake from Scratch
If you’re looking for the perfect Carrot Cake to serve your guests this Easter, have I got a great one for you! This “from scratch” recipe is rich, moist, and covered in tangy cream cheese frosting!
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
If you've been on the prowl for a great cinnamon roll recipe, one that's light and fluffy but loaded with rich cinnamon sugar flavor, have I got a treat for you! This recipe is absolutely mouth-watering. Best of all, it's easy and quick!
Cherry Pie Bars (aka Cherry Cobbler Bars)
If you’re looking for a bar with a soft sugar cookie crust, cake-like in texture, with a rich almond and cherry flavor, have I got a treat for you! These Simple Cherry Pie Bars (Cherry Cobbler Bars) are gooey, soft, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Easy Key Lime Pie
If you love the light, tart flavor of lime and the luscious creamy texture of cheesecake, you’re going to love this simple key lime pie. It's an easy-bake pie you're sure to adore!
Easy Blackberry Crumble Bars
If you love a crunchy breakfast bar, loaded with the flavor of blackberries, this is the recipe for you. A rich crumbly crust, a sticky middle, and a lovely streusel topping. . .all in one luscious bite. Best of all, it's not overly sweet!
Easy Caramel Pecan Pralines
If you love those chewy, rich pralines, the kind that leave your teeth feeling a bit sticky, you’re going to flip over this great recipe. You cook these pralines up in a heavy saucepan. There’s no baking involved!
Classic Linzer Cookies for Valentines Day
In this post I'm going to give you my recipe for Linzer cookies, those pretty little cookies with the heart-shaped cut-out.
Easy Peanut Butter Snowballs
If you're looking for the perfect Christmas candy, one rich with flavor, you're going to love these delicious snowballs!
Easy Apple Pie with Homemade Crust
If you love the warm rich flavors of apple and cinnamon and the lovely crisp crunch of a flaky crust, this is the recipe for you! Thanks to the addition of canned apple pie filling this Easy Apple Pie comes together so easily. . .but it tastes like it took hours!
Easy Blackberry Pie with Decorative Pie Crust
If you’re looking for a luscious pie with both fantastic flavor and a memorable look, you’ve come to the right place! This blackberry pie is delicious and beautiful.
Homemade Pumpkin Bread (from scratch)
It's fall here in the south and everyone is adding pumpkin to their favorite cakes, pies, and cookies. My friend stopped by today and taught me how to make her family's favorite pumpkin bread. . .from scratch!
Southern Hummingbird Cake from Scratch
Here in the south we love our sweets and we're particularly fond of this traditional fruity cake. It you love a rich, full cake loaded with nuts and fruit, this is the recipe for you!
Magic Cookie Bars (Hello Dolly Bars)
If you're looking for the easiest, tastiest cookie bar out there, you can stop your search! These Magic Cookie Bars (sometimes called Hello Dolly Bars) are going to sweep you away with their simplicity and their luscious flavor profile!
Easy Coconut Cream Pie
In this post I'm going to show you how to make my very favorite pie of all time: Coconut Cream Pie. It's lush, rich, sweet, and loaded with coconutty goodness! Perfect for special occasions or any day of the week!
Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
In this post I'm going to show you how to make luscious soft Christmas peppermints, also known as Butter Mints. They're perfect for Christmas or any time of year.
Easy Peanut Brittle
If you love the crisp sweet flavor of brittle with the yummy crunch of peanuts, this is the recipe for you. This brittle is a family recipe, passed down over multiple generations. It's easy, and definitely one you'll pass on to your friends and loved ones.
Fudgy Pecan Pie
In this post I'm going to share a luscious pecan pie recipe that incorporates an extra ingredient sure to make you swoon. . .chocolate!
Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Glaze
If you love a luscious poppy seed cake but enjoy a hint of orange flavoring, you're going to flip over this simple homemade cake. It's truly perfect, inside and out.
Old-Fashioned Apple Fritters
If you love the light, sweet taste of a donut but you're in the mood for the flavor of apples and cinnamon, this is the recipe for you! These Old Fashioned Apple Fritters are out of this world!
Easy Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
If you love the combination of cinnamon and sugar and you happen to love streusel topping with crunchy toasted pecans, then I've got the perfect recipe for you. This Easy Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast. . .or any time of day!
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, you've definitely come to the right place. Today's recipe is those soft, fluffy peanut butter cookies with luscious Hersheys Kisses on top.
Pecan Pie Blondies
If you love pecan pie but enjoy the ease of a blondie, you're going to love this new recipe from Out of the Box Baking!
Easy Potato Chip Cookies (with Pecans)
If you love a great pecan cookie, one with a hint of salt, you're going to flip over this Potato Chip Cookie recipe. These are the perfect blend of crunchy and soft, salty and sweet.
The Perfect Texas Sheet Cake
If you're looking for a classic sheet cake with rich chocolate cake and luscious chocolate-pecan frosting, you've come to the right place. This will be a big hit at your next gathering, and you don't have to live in Texas to enjoy it!
Easy Patriotic Fruit Pizza
If you love a tender shortbread crust with a creamy cheesecake topping, you've stumbled across the right recipe! This luscious fruit pizza has a buttery crunch on bottom, is rich and creamy in the middle, and is covered with fruit to give it an extra burst of flavor on top.
Old Fashioned Cobbler with Homemade Pie Crust
If you're looking for a luscious cobbler with that crisp homemade crust you grew up eating, you've come to the right place. This easy recipe calls for canned pie filling but a crust so flaky and delicious you'll swear you're sitting around grandma's table eating it.
Simple Pecan Pie Bars
If you love the ease of a cookie bar but the luscious richness of pecan pie you're going to flip over this simple pecan pie bar recipe! It merges both of those worlds into one dreamy bite, loaded with flavor and crunch!
Easy Cream Puffs Recipe
They're light, fluffy, and loaded with sweet whipping cream. Cream Puffs are truly luscious! And (surprise!) they're also easy to make! They start with a simple pastry called "choux."
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you enjoy the combination of salted caramel and chocolate, you're going to love this amazing new recipe. It's rich and decadent, loaded with sweetness and an added pinch of salt. It's also soft and gooey, coated with sticky deliciousness!
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie
This luscious No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie is one of the tastiest--and easiest--things I've ever made! You're going to love the combination of sweet and tart, creamy and crunch. Best of all, you won't have to bake a thing!
Cinnamon Sugar Pound Cake (from scratch)
If you're in the mood for a buttery cake with luscious swirls of cinnamon and brown sugar, you've come to the right place! This moist, delicious pound cake is easy to whip up and the addition of the cinnamon and sugar sends it over the moon!
Flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls (with Maple Glaze)
You love cinnamon rolls. You love pie crust. You're looking for something pastry-like and crisp, but with the brown sugar and cinnamon flavors you've grown to love.
You've come to the right place. These Flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls are going to knock your socks off. Best of all, they're incredibly easy to make with no rising time necessary!
Old-Fashioned Banana Bread (with mayonnaise)
If you've been on a search for the best banana bread recipe out there, search no more! This one is absolutely perfect! Best of all, this Old-Fashioned Banana bread recipe is super easy to whip up in a hurry! It's loaded with flavor. . .and thanks to a secret ingredient (mayonnaise!) it's moist, flaky, and super tasty!
Peanut Butter Ranger Cookies (aka Cowboy Cookies)
I started to call these my "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" cookies because I (literally) throw everything in them that you can think of. Crunchy. Salty. Sweet. Savory. It all goes in these yummy Peanut Butter Ranger Cookies. You're going to love them because they hit all of the notes. Literally, all of the notes.
Yummy Blackberry Cobbler
There's nothing like a hot blackberry cobbler to make you feel comforted after a long, hard day. I don't know about you, but the combination of sweet berries, luscious thickened juice, and crisp pie crust is just divine! It's the perfect way to forget your troubles.
Ooey-Gooey Chocolate Chip Blondies
Have you ever had a hankering for something sweet but couldn't quite put your finger on what you really wanted? These chocolate chip blondies are perfect for days like that! Not quite a cookie, not quite a brownie, not quite a cookie bar. Gooey, chewy, and crisp on the edges. . .they are (in a word) perfect.
Best Banana Pudding with Biscoff Cookies!
If you love Banana Pudding but you're looking for a twist, one that involves the warmth of a Biscoff cookie, you've come to the right place! This creamy pudding will leave your guests swooning. Best of all, it's simple to make and requires no cooking whatsoever.
Stuffed Brownie Cookies
If you love brownies but want the convenience of a gooey cookie, you've come to the right place! In this recipe you'll learn how to make ridiculously easy stuffed brownie cookies. They're not like anything you've ever had, I promise!
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
You love brown butter. You love pecans. You're thinking about merging the two into a cookie but don't know where to start. You've landed in the right spot!
S'Mores Kiss Cookies
You know that amazing feeling you get when you stand outside at a fire pit, holding a long stick with a marshmallow on the end? You can almost taste the sticky, scorched sweetness even before it goes into your mouth. That's the same sense of expectation you'll have when you eat your first S'Mores Kiss Cookie. It's that good, y'all.
Perfect Cut-Out Sugar Cookies Recipe
In this post you will receive all of the information you need to make the ultimate cut-out sugar cookies with the perfect no spread dough.
Easy Holiday Peppermint Bark
Most people equate peppermint bark with the holidays but it's yummy year-'round! In fact, homemade peppermint bark is such a favorite with my grandkids that I actually created a peppermint bark fudge recipe on Christmas Eve. (I will share that recipe later. It got rave reviews from one granddaughter in particular.)
Easy Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowballs)
These cookies go by different names. Some call them Mexican Wedding Cookies, some call them Snowballs. Some call them Pecan Sandies, others call them Pecan Balls. Some folks call these soft bites of wonderment Italian Wedding Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cakes, or Russian Tea Cookies, others call them southern pecan butterballs. No matter what you call them, they're delicious and super easy to make.
Cookie Butter Trifle
If you're a fan of Biscoff cookies and that yummy concoction known as cookie butter, you're sure to love this Cookie Butter Trifle. I made it for our Christmas celebration and guests swooned!
Healthy Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Rarely do you hear the word "healthy" in the same sentence as the word "muffin" but these yummy Cinnamon Apple Muffins definitely are! They're packed with oats, real apple, cinnamon, and even a banana. (Hey, basically a fruit salad with some oats thrown in!)
Dreamy Buttercream Frosting
No matter what you're baking, this buttercream will make it better, I promise!
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
In this post I'm going to show you how to make the most delicious oatmeal cookies ever! They're loaded with flavor and texture and are easy to bake.
Easy Cheesecake Mousse
This decadent, yet easy cheesecake mousse is incredibly versatile. It can be used as a filling in trifles, cupcakes, or even in a graham cracker pie crust, topped with luscious whipped cream.
Delicious Mint Oreo Trifle
If you love creamy layers of chocolate fudge brownies, mint chocolate mousse and whipped cream, along with bits of minty Oreos, you've come to the right place!
That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed these delicious recipes. There's something so satisfying and comforting about baking from scratch, isn't there?!
If you make any of these recipes and love them, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you're at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!



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About the Author
Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.