Almond Sandbakkels by Jeannie Zastawny

Beatrice Ojakangas' Great Holiday Baking Book A true Scandinavian Classic that is baked in a tiny fluted tin Wonderful for the Holidays

Better Than Sex Brownies by maribeth carson

I LOVE LOVE LOVE to BAKE!!! It is almost certainly the primarily favored thing I share from my kitchen. This recipe is fairly easy to make even for novice bakers but will have people thinking you toiled away making it. If you chose to top with frosting you can make your own or buy one off the shelf & make that your little secret.…

Andes Fudge Cookies by Jesika Feldman

These cookies have a slight crisp to the outside but a soft, gooey brownie like texture on the inside. They are intense, guaranteed to please any chocolate lover! I built this recipe after studying about ten or so variations, putting together what I thought would make the perfect cookie and if I haven't made I'm pretty darn close!…

Easy Strawberry Jam Filled Cookies by Syi

This recipe has cream cheese in the dough. Makes the dough smooth and rich tasting. I like making these with raspberry & blackberry jam as well.

Budget Bisquik Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies by Wendi Taylor

No eggs. No milk. Ingredients you have on-hand. Yup, this recipe was born of innovation late one night when I wanted something sweet. And, at a cost of less than 10 cents per cookie, they're perfect for bake sales or parties. Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger batches and is VERY forgiving of variations. Try…

Baked Peaches with Feta Recipe by Libby Louer

This year I switched CSAs, to one that was a bit more fruit-heavy (so I thought). It turns out, this CSA share is 75% fruit, leaving me with a whole heck of a lot of peaches. I had saved this recipe for Oven Roasted Peaches from Real Fit Mama, but it turns out that I totally bungled my grocery list, and didn’t have most of the…

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies by Salad Foodie

Moist and chewy, these will help satisfy your choco-holic inclinations. Baking chocolate rather than cocoa gives a richer color and flavor than cocoa, and coconut help keep them moist.

Cherry Blondie Bites by Kyle Dalakas

Cherry Blondie Bites are a delicious way to say "I Love You" on Valentine's Day to someone special! Simple, quick and delicious; nothing beats a home baked sweet for your sweetie!

Irresistible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes by David St. John

Berry Pudding Cake by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Better Homes Test Kitchen. This is a light and delicious dessert. Enjoy and Love, Catherine

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies by Rhonda James

Peppermint Bark Cookies by Jesika Feldman

These cookies have a slight crisp to the outside but a soft, gooey brownie like texture on the inside. They are intense, guaranteed to please any chocolate lover! I built this recipe after studying about ten or so variations, putting together what I thought would make the perfect cookie and if I haven't made I'm pretty darn close!…

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Decadent, creamy, light individual cheesecake made with white chocolate and topped with a swirl of raspberry.

Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies by Carolinaheartstrings

Chocolate and peppermint are two of my all time favorite flavor combinations and it seems like the holidays are just the perfect time for it. These cookies were easy and tasty and a new favorite at my house. The family ate them in record time!

Candy Bar Cookie Bars by Kelly Christensen

Wow. Delicious and easy to make. If you have a peanut allergy, this one is NOT for you.