Making this traditional Southern candy works best on a dry day; too much humidity prevents it from setting. For best texture, work quickly when scooping the candy. If it's setting too quickly, stir in...
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Whether you're taking them to an event or like to stock homemade sweets for your crew, these sheet-pan bar cookies, which keep for up to a month in the freezer, are the ticket. They include bittersweet...
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Sugared cranberries are easy to make and provide a fresh pop of acidity to rich, creamy desserts, like this sweet potato pie. You can also serve these frosted jewels on their own, or skewer them as a garnsh...
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This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is from reader Julie Haifley of Washington, D.C. It's a classic combination that works for a number of occassions, like Easter.
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Tangerine juice adds zest to the batter and glaze of this festive Bundt cake. Thin skins make tangerines a breeze to squeeze by hand. For smooth, pulp-free juice (great in this glaze), strain juice through...
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Rich orange-flavored pastry cream is sandwiched between layers of meringue-topped yellow cake in this decadent dessert. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 713.
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This cookie has everything but the kitchen sink in its list of ingredients. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 607.
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This sweet, creamy dessert uses only the solid coconut cream found at the top of canned unsweetened coconut milk.
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Long ago, a Scottish baker turned elemental ingredients into shortbread. For the modern cook, the master recipe is open to endless variations.
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Resist the urge to cut into this pie before it has cooled completely so the juices have time to thicken. This pie tastes even better the day after it has been baked.
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For a delectable Valentine's Day surprise, bake our Coconut Pecan Cake in a heart-shape pan.
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Quick breads are among our most well-loved edible gifts. Here, the season's standouts -- tart cranberries and refreshing citrus -- spike a batch of sweet, moist mini loaves.
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This recipe comes courtesy of Diane Rasberry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She says the chocolate filling of this pie is balanced out by the not-too-sweet meringue topping.
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Your kids may not like pumpkin pie, but these moist pumpkin bars studded with chocolate chips are simply irresistible.
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Is there anything sweeter than a Valentine's Day treat designed for sharing? This elegant, easier-than-it-looks take on tartufo, the Italian frozen dessert, is made by packing two types of ice cream into...
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Coating the outsides of the dough with cornmeal or sanding sugar lends a lovely bit of crunch.
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These tender cookies are made with heavy cream and studded with 12 ounces of sweet, fresh strawberries for a portable version of the classic dessert.
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This orange glaze is the perfect addition to the pumpkin spice cake recipe by viewer Donnell Chambers.
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Inspired by Mexican wedding cakes and Russian tea cakes, these rich, crumbly cookies get a hint of tropical flavor from flaked coconut.
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These smooth and creamy custards are infused with coffee and topped with satisfyingly-sweet candy lids.
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Use this mascarpone frosting recipe to make delicious Tiramisu Cupcakes.
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Anyone who loves peanut-butter cookies, will surely love these delicious dessert sandwiches. Each one is made with two peanut butter-oatmeal cookies with a rich, peanut butter filling smothered in between....
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Anne Feldman's grand prize-winning recipe in our Cookie of the Week contest was a gift from her grandmother Ivyle Phinney Morrow.
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This smooth square summertime dessert combines rich, lemony cheesecake and a sweet graham-cracker crust.
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe that pairs gooey chocolate with salty, crunchy pretzels.
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A clever blend of coconut and salt caramels combines in these delicious cookies for just the right amount of sweet, simple, and unexpected.
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The cream-cheese dough and the variety of jellies make these cookies very appealing and delicious.
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A handful of tweaks turn this comfort food into a smarter choice: white-meat chicken (not dark), extra veggies, low-fat milk in the filling, and a lighter crust. Brushing the phyllo with just a small amount...
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The recipe for this moist, dense, and not-too-sweet cake -- a slice is perfect for an afternoon snack -- comes from Jean Josephson of Portland, Oregon.
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Looking for a sweet dessert to serve for Passover? This recipe for macaroons offers an intense chocolate flavor without ingredients (bread, wheat, oats, barley, spelt or rye) that are avoided during the...
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This is one of Martha's favorite treats from the February 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Living; it's a delicious bite-size version of the traditional dessert.
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Here's a new take on cheesecake, only easier and in tart form. The no-bake cream-cheese filling floats on a crisp and buttery press-in crust. Top it with thin peach wedges (peeled for a luxurious finish)...
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Fresh, ripe raspberries nestled in a custard pie may be the ultimate summer dessert.
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Italian meringue's unwavering stability allows the resulting desserts to be finished in the oven, frozen, or torched to dramatic effect. Use this to make our Lemon Meringue Semifreddi and Neapolitan Baked...
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For the best texture, use regular, not natural, peanut butter.
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With its distinct look, the popular red velvet cupcake is a top contender for favorite flavor. These red velvet cupcakes are easy to whip up for your next get-together. Top them off with a cream cheese...
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Ripe stone fruit and sweet preserves lend a double dose of peach flavor to these summery cookies. The crisp cinnamon-sugar topping yields to a tender, moist interior that's studded with fruit.
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Cornmeal contributes nutty flavor and wonderful texture to the crust for this freeform summer-fruit tart.
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A British institution, these tasty treats aren't traditional cakes as we know them, but rather flaky, buttery hand pies filled with a delicious combination of dried fruit.
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Milk and heavy cream form the base for this egg-free ice cream recipe, while rhubarb and strawberries work in tandem for a delectable late-spring dessert. Kirsch, a sour cherry liqueur, enhances the tart,...
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Serve a scoop of Spice Ice Cream alongside this upside-down cake for a delicious fall dessert.
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These elegant confections make a perfect base for toppings like our Caramelized Pineapple or Warm Chocolate Sauce.
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Tangy buttermilk and lemon are offset by sweet coconut that browns as this sugar-crusted pie bakes.
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Everyone loves chocolate pudding and this easy recipe will put you off box mixes forever.
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After much experimentation, we've discovered that this recipe for intensely-scented and sturdy gingerbread makes the finest building blocks your gingerbread house could hope for.
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A topping of caramelized diced apples makes a beautiful presentation, but also works wonderfully with the flavor of the sweet mash -- so well that nobody will miss the standard mini marshmallows.
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