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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 Double Cherry Mini Eggrolls

This tasty dessert version of the Chinese takeout classic features dried cherries and cherry jam. We know you'll be tempted to eat these sweet-tart treats right out of the air fryer, but give them time to cool so you don't burn your mouth.
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Chocolate Banana Air-Fryer Empanadas with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

If you love chocolate and banana together as much as we do, you'll love these air-fried empanadas. They come out beautifully golden after only 6 minutes in the air fryer.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Air-Fryer Turnovers

Buttery, light, and flaky, you'll love these air-fryer mini turnovers. The toasted hazelnuts add just the right amount of crunch. Be careful not to overcrowd the turnovers in your air fryer basket to keep them from sticking together.
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Brown Sugar and Pecan Air-Fryer Apples

Air-frying apples gives them the perfect "roasted" texture in a flash. Pair these spiced apples with vanilla ice cream or yogurt for a healthy dessert.
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Air-Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

These air-fried mini chocolate chip cookies were meant to serve a crowd. If you don't need all 88 cookies at once, freeze them and save them for whenever you need a sugar fix.
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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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More Desserts & Baking

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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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.