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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
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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...
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll
"This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream...
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
"I make these flavourful pumpkin cupcakes each Halloween, but they're wonderful year-round." —Amber Butzer, Gladstone, Oregon
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Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies
"At my annual holiday party, these cookies are a big hit with everyone, especially when I mix festive food colouring...
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Coconut Chocolate Slices
"These crispy cookies with a chewy coconut centre travel really well. When my son was in the Army, I often...
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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...
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Caramel Tassies
"These buttery, smooth caramel tassies make a nice addition to a dessert tray. These are one of my family's favourites."...
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Sour Candy Cupcakes
"If you love the pucker of sour candies, then these sour candy cupcakes will be right up your alley. The...
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Baked French Toast
"Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version." —Jill Baughman,...
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Maple Pumpkin Pie
"Tired of traditional pumpkin pie? The maple syrup in this special pie provides a subtle but terrific enhancer." —Lisa Varner,...
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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...
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Dutch Apple Pie Tartlets
"These adorable mini apple pie pastries make a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. The recipe calls...
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Miniature Almond Tarts
"My family requests these adorable little tarts each Christmas. I always enjoy making them since the almond paste in the...
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Lemon Cheesecake Tarts
"To make these cute tarts more quickly, add the filling to store-bought phyllo tart shells." —Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon
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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...
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Pistachio Brown Butter Cookies
"These pistachio brown butter cookies are a simple showstopper! They literally melt in your mouth." —Stephanie Sutphin, Radford, Virginia
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Butterscotch Shortbread
"After sampling these tender cookies in a specialty store, I knew I had to duplicate them. My version has lots...
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Ginger S’mores
"I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance...
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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...
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Cinnamon Roll Macarons
"These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Cranberry Zucchini Wedges
"I try to slip zucchini into as many dishes as possible. These cake wedges have wonderful flavour and a tender...
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Rainbow Sherbet Dessert
"Macaroons, pecans and layers of fruity sherbet combine in this beautiful, special dessert. Try garnishing with fresh strawberries and just...
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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...