Desserts & Treats recipes

Cakes, cookies, scones, tarts, puddings and no-bake sweets for everything from a weeknight craving to a holiday table. The range runs from fudgy chocolate zucchini brownies and fresh strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting to classic hot cross buns, biscotti, French éclairs and a quick 25-minute scone.

If you are short on time or oven space, look at the no-bake options such as chocolate icebox cake and cheesecake stuffed strawberries, or the crock pot hot fudge sundae cake. Fruit lovers can choose a lemon berry crumble, Southern banana cobbler or brown butter apple cake. Check the yield, such as 12 slices or 8 servings, to match your gathering.

Soft Molasses Cookies with Brown Sugar

Soft Molasses Cookies

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Looking for chewy Molasses Cookies for your family? These American treats bake in just 8 minutes to ensure a soft center and perfectly set edges.

S mores English Muffins with Molten Chocolate

S'mores English Muffins

4.62 (13 Ratings)

How do you get S'mores English Muffins tender instead of tough? Fold the batter gently and bake hot so the crumb stays soft under a gooey, toasted top.

Cozy Chocolate Cake: Deep Cocoa Flavor

Cozy Chocolate Cake

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Dry cakes are disappointing. This Cozy Chocolate Cake uses a hot liquid bloom for rich flavor and includes a section explaining why this texture works.

Fall Fruit Crisp with Oats

Fall Fruit Crisp

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Our guide includes the ingredient lineup for this treat. This Fall Fruit Crisp is for home cooks who want a warm, cozy dessert made with oats.