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Desserts & Baking

It's the final flourish to a meal, the food memory you'll leave lingering on their lips, and everyone's favorite course: dessert! Brownies, cookies, pies, tarts, cakes, cupcakes, and more—we've got a scrumptious recipe sure to cure any sweet tooth. Overwhelmed by all the sweet options? Try to narrow it down to the type of dessert you're craving, then start with a search of our most popular recipes in each category to see what favorite recipes others are already making over and over. Cupcakes continue to be a popular dessert, and with the ability to customize them for guests, they're perfect for parties. Get creative with cupcakes using our ideas to dress them up for birthdays and more. We've also got lighter desserts full of sweet flavor but not full of calories, as well as make-ahead treats to save you time. If you're looking to tackle a new skill or take your baking skills to the next level, try one of our helpful guides. You'll learn how to make perfectly flaky pastry, check cookies for optimal doneness, and expertly frost cakes and cupcakes.

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Air-Fried Flaxseed French Toast Sticks with Berries

Make these easy French toast sticks for a healthy breakfast the whole family will enjoy. Use a high-quality whole grain loaf to help the toast sticks hold their shape and texture throughout the soaking and cooking process.
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Air-Fried Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Get your fried churro craving fix with this delightfully lighter air-fried version.
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Valentine's Day Cookie Cutouts Three Ways

One sugar cookie dough recipe using three distinct techniques yields endless sweet ways to say "I love you." Make them as Valentine's Day cookies or any other day of the year you want to spread love.
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Chocolate Spice Cake

Pumpkin pie spice and a splash of root beer accentuate the cocoa flavor in this snack cake recipe. It's a spice cake unlike any you've tasted.
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Frosty S'mores Bars

This oversized chilly version of the classic s'more is sure to satisfy everyone at your next party.
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S'mores Cake

Chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers never tasted better! This take and bake cake serves 16, so it's definitely one you'll want to bring to your next party.
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More Desserts & Baking

Santa Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Sure, you could make just a big batch of Santa bellies for the Christmas cookie tray, but we love the idea of pairing them with cookies cut as the letter H for a special Ho Ho Ho sugar cookie cutout idea.
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Copycat Girl Scout Cookie Recipes for When It’s Not Cookie Season

You will, of course, want to buy cookies from the Scouts in your local troops, but when sales are over and you’ve devoured the last crumb, we’re here to help! Our copycat Girl Scout Cookie recipes let you enjoy these cherished treats any time of year.
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Nutty Caramel Apple Crisp

Caramel and nuts combine in this extra sweet and satisfying update to a classic baked apple dish.