Strawberry Shortcake in Scones! by Nancy Miyasaki

These scones make for a remarkable strawberry shortcake, though they are delicious on their own with coffee as well.

Chewy Brownies by Michelle Norris

Everything you love about a box-mix brownie, but baked from scratch.

Pear Pie by Jasmine Donnell

This is a great pie that is comparable to an apple pie, but it doesn't seem as sweet. The pears and cinnamon work wonderful together. Add some whipped cream for a perfect amount of extra subtle sweetness. Bosc pears work best for winter season. For a more complex flavor, use a few different types of pears or a different pear for…

Whole Wheat Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies by Tina W.

This is a delicious, slightly crunchy cookie that bursts with flavor. The sunflower seeds give it a special crunch and the chocolate chips give it just the right amount of sweetness! (They are not as sweet as your storebought cookies...if you like them sweeter, add more sucanat or some honey.)

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies by Carolinaheartstrings

What do you do when it is 100 degrees outside? Bake of course. I know I know crazy right. Thank goodness I have a nice open kitchen that stays cool even with the oven on. These cookies smelled so good baking and are just so tempting that waiting to let them cool slightly was torture!

Skinny Pumpkin Coffee Cake, Yum! by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Everyone will LOVE this super moist, harvest coffee cake! It’s so easy to make since it starts with a cake mix. Each skinny slice has 226 calories, 8 grams of fat and 6 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. This rustic cake is fantastic to make for company this time of year. Or just bake it, slice into individual servings and freeze for a…

Pumpkin Munchies by Robyn Savoie

These rich, spicy bar cookies will be a hit with the pumpkin pie lovers at your house.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by Maeghan Lovejoy

Soft and chewy with a little crisp. The rolled oats lend a nutty flavor and there are tons of chocolate chips!

Baked Rice Pudding by Salad Foodie

We enjoyed this version of rice pudding, brought to a family dinner by my sister-in-law. For my tastes it’s best the day it’s made, so when there’s a crowd or potluck event, consider this ultimate comfort food for dessert.

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by Frosted Flaker

I’ve tried many recipes of oatmeal raisin cookies but settled on this as the best one yet. It’s from Joy of Cooking (1997). The cookies are nubby-textured, and somewhat soft, with a mild brown sugar and oats flavor.

Chocolate Glazed Peanut Butter Bars by Salad Foodie

Sweet and chewy bars are a cinch to make and will please most all of your hungry nibblers! The original recipe used some butterscotch chips in the glaze along with chocolate chips, but you can use all chocolate chips if you wish - the chocolate lovers in your home will approve!

Berry Cobbler by laurel lee

Super easy, SUPER yummy cobbler. Got berries? A cup of almonds? You can probably come up with the flour, sugar, butter and cornstarch to be eating warm cobbler in 45 minutes. (It needs to cool a little!)

Creamed Bananas in Puffed Pastry Shells by Debbie Reynolds

An original dessert recipe I created for our guests at our Bed and Breakfast Lodge. It's a finalist in a recipe contest at Pepperidge Farms. You can vote for it EVERY DAY until February 1st at http://www.123puffcontest.com in the Dessert category. It's a huge hit with our guests!

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes by Gizelle Marie

Light and airy mini cupcakes with a hint of cinnamon and a spicy kick of cayenne, cooled down with a dollop of cream cheese frosting.

Creme de Menthe Pillows by BearNakedBaker