Indian Spice Cookies by Buck Bannister

Based on Garam Masala, a spice blend used frequently in Indian cuisine, these cookies have a nice soft and chewy texture and the flavor is complex and alluring with the tiniest bite on the finish that warms the mouth.

Brown Rice Crispy Treats by Farrell May Podgorsek

These Treats are a huge improvement over the classic version. I love the taste of vanilla, and with the browned butter it really punches up the flavor. These will please both kids and adults.

Layered Banana Cream Pie by Sylvia Waldsmith

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

Pumpkin Pie Pudding by Kitchen Dreaming

I've always liked the flavor of pumpkin pie but never actually cared for the pumpkin pie itself. I'm one of those people that really does not like pie crust. Never have. So every year when my Mom was making the holiday pies, she would make me some pumpkin pie pudding with the leftover ingredients she had on hand. She'd put it into the…

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.)

Soft & Chewy Cranberry Walnut Cookies by Catherine Pappas

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!

Spiced Almond Cookie by Hina Gujral

Smart cookies are strategic about holiday baking. These Spiced Almond Cookies are a classic holiday favorites and are great for gifting, it’s quick to make and turn out delicious and distinctive cookies, all sure to hit the sweet spot with family and friends. Their generous size makes them especially festive but they can be made into…

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!

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.

Mini Brioche Muffins by Hungry Jenny

This recipe can create 48 mini muffins, or 24 cupcakes - or, as I did, 24 mini muffins and 12 cupcakes!) Leave the brioche out to dry overnight for best results. If you want to make cupcake-sized ones, amend the temperature to 180 degrees C instead for about 20 minutes.…

Creme de Menthe Pillows by BearNakedBaker

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Date Cookies by Emily H

See above!

Sinful Saltines by Andra Kiser

Saltine Crackers at their finest...sweet, salty, crunchy and gooey. Wow!

Strawberries & Cream with Rosemary Shortcakes by Catherine Pappas