The Best Homemade Dessert Recipes https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dessert/ Chronicling My Life in Sugar Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:44:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-hearticon2-32x32.png The Best Homemade Dessert Recipes https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dessert/ 32 32 Kentucky Butter Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/kentucky-butter-cake/ #comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:22:43 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=15909 Kentucky Butter Cake

This Kentucky Butter Cake recipe is CRAZY moist, buttery and coated with a sweet buttery sauce that crusts the outside and soaks into the cake making it amazing for days. What you get is a stunning, sweet, buttery, soft cake that is as perfect on its own as it is topped with strawberries and whipped cream!

Kentucky Butter Cake: What To Expect

  • Simple Ingredients. Chances are you have everything in your kitchen right now to make this incredibly delicious cake. 
  • Great to make ahead! I am going to tell you this Kentucky Butter Cake is even better the second day!

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Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/pistachio-bundt-cake/ #comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:33:10 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=37535 Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake

Pistachio Lemon Bundt Cake is an amazingly tender bundt cake made extra moist with Pistachio Pudding Mix, and topped with a lemon frosting and chopped pistachios!

Why You’ll Love This Pistachio Cake

  • Texture! This cake is ULTRA moist due to the packet of dry pudding mix you add right to the batter! Along with flavor, the pudding makes this cake so soft and tender.
  • Flavor! Pistachio and lemon pair beautifully.

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Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/sour-cream-apple-cake/ #comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:58:59 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=36163 Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake

This Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake is soft, tender, and loaded with apples and cinnamon. The crumb topping gives the cake a buttery crunch along with a creamy, sweet glaze to top it off!

Make sure to try my classic Coffee Cake recipe too!

Well, it’s that time of year again to make sure your kitchen is fully stocked with apples and cinnamon. Of course baking with this winning combo makes your house smell delicious, but you also end up with a cake that you will absolutely LOVE!

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Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-chocolate-lava-cakes/ #comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:37:26 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=29281 Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate cake on the outside, decadent molten chocolate on the inside, these Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes are deceptively simple to make! Enjoy topped with vanilla ice cream for a no-fuss dessert that’s sure to impress.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

  • Impress Your Guests! Elegant and decadent, Chocolate Lava Cake is usually reserved for ordering at restaurants. Your guests will love enjoying these one at your next party!

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Banana Bread Brownies https://cookiesandcups.com/banana-bread-brownies/ #comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=7426 Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies. A fun spin on banana bread and a perfect way to use up some old bananas :)

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Brownie Cheesecake https://cookiesandcups.com/peanut-butter-cup-brownie-cheesecake/ #comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:45 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=11369 Brownie Cheesecake

This irresistible brownie cheesecake is made from creamy no-bake peanut butter cheesecake layers filled with crumbled fudgy brownies and hot fudge, topped with a pile of peanut butter cups.

If this decadent combination sounds right up your alley, try my cheesecake brownies, next!

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

If you’re as obsessed with cheesecake recipes as we are, wait until you try this crazy-indulgent brownie cheesecake! This (almost) no-bake dessert layers peanut butter cheesecake with crumbly brownie chunks, hot fudge sauce, and plenty of peanut butter cups.

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Churro Bars https://cookiesandcups.com/churro-bars/ #comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:24:45 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=25066 Churro Bars

Churro Bars are chewy, buttery cookie bars loaded with cinnamon sugar! All the flavors of your favorite churro, but easy to make and perfect to share!

Why You’ll Love These Churro Bars

  • Easy to make! No deep frying like traditional churros with this recipe. You don’t even need to use a mixer!
  • Simple Ingredients. You probably have everything in your kitchen right now to make a batch of these.

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Funfetti Cookies https://cookiesandcups.com/funfetti-gooey-butter-cookies/ #comments Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:03:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=12467 Funfetti Cookies

Gooey butter funfetti cookies are impossible to resist, made with cream cheese, butter, and Funfetti cake mix. These are the best cake mix cookies, and they’re SO easy to make!

If you love funfetti desserts, try my recipes for confetti cake and confetti cupcakes! 

Easy Funfetti Cookies Made With Cake Mix

I love baking from scratch, but sometimes, some recipes just aren’t the same without a box of cake mix!

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Cannoli Cheesecake https://cookiesandcups.com/cannoli-cheesecake/ #respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=89917 Cannoli Cheesecake

Creamy cannoli cheesecake inspired by the classic Italian dessert! This easy cheesecake recipe is finished with a sweet mascarpone topping made with ricotta, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips.

For more Italian-inspired dessert ideas, try my easy cannoli cake and Italian cream cake recipes.

Creamy Italian-Inspired Cannoli Cheesecake

I love Italian cooking, especially when it comes to desserts. Every time I pass my local deli, I can’t resist treating myself to a fresh cream-filled cannoli.

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Chocolate Pudding Pie https://cookiesandcups.com/chocolate-pudding-pie/ #comments Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:49:25 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=92342 Chocolate Pudding Pie

This homemade chocolate pudding pie is a cool and creamy dessert recipe made from rich chocolate filling in a buttery, flaky pie crust. It’s extra decadent garnished with dollops of whipped cream and fresh berries!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe

Cold and creamy desserts don’t get better than this classic chocolate pudding pie made from the silkiest homemade chocolate pudding set in a buttery, crispy pie crust. Here’s why this pie belongs on your table ASAP:

  • Easy recipe.

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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies https://cookiesandcups.com/oatmeal-butterscotch-cookies/ #respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93978 Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

These soft and chewy oatmeal butterscotch cookies are filled with tender oats, decadent butterscotch morsels, and plenty of cinnamon spice in every bite!

Why You’ll Love These Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Buttery and spiced oatmeal butterscotch cookies are crispy at the edges and soft in the centers. They’re everything you want in a perfect oatmeal cookie. With one major bonus: butterscotch chips! These oatmeal butterscotch cookies are the first to disappear at bake sales, potlucks, and holidays.

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Subway Cookies https://cookiesandcups.com/subway-cookies/ #respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94088 Subway Cookies

Homemade Subway cookies are soft, rich, and chewy like the real deal! This is an easy copycat recipe for their famous chocolate chip cookies, made with simple ingredients, right at home.

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Subway Cookies Recipe

Guys, I believe I’ve cracked the secret to Subway-soft cookies! No Sandwich Artists were harmed in the making of this recipe. Their trade secrets are safe. But with this copycat version, you can enjoy perfect Subway cookies fresh from your oven.

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Sugar Cookie Bars https://cookiesandcups.com/lofthouse-sugar-cookie-bars/ #comments Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=4586 Sugar Cookie Bars

These soft and chewy frosted sugar cookie bars are topped with a thick layer of buttercream frosting (and sprinkles!). Enjoy freshly baked sugar cookies with hardly any effort!

Why You’ll Love These Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

These sugar cookie bars are soft-baked like a chewy chocolate chip cookie and thick like a peanut butter blondie. They taste just like my favorite soft frosted sugar cookies, made with a fraction of the effort!

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Magic Bars (7 Layer Bars) https://cookiesandcups.com/magic-bars-7-layer-bars/ #respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93441 Magic Bars (7 Layer Bars)

Classic magic bars (7-layer bars) are ooey-gooey cookie bars loaded with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and crunchy pecans. They’re easy to make ahead and perfect for parties!

Why You’ll Love These 7-Layer Magic Bars

Whether you know them as Magic Bars, 7-Layer Bars, or Hello Dollies, one thing is certain: these rich and gooey, chewy cookie bars loaded with sweetness are a retro Midwestern favorite. Here’s why you’re going to love them, too:

  • Layers of delicious.

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Cannoli Dip https://cookiesandcups.com/cannoli-dip/ #comments Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:39:17 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=92405 Cannoli Dip

This creamy cannoli dip recipe is the perfect EASY party dip that tastes just like the filling in your favorite bakery treat! It’s ready in minutes with 5 simple ingredients. 

Why You’ll Love This Cannoli Dip Recipe

Homemade cannoli dip is the easiest no-bake dessert. Not only that, but it’s delicious. With only 5 ingredients and a matter of minutes, you’ll be out here, dipping your best life.

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Iced Oatmeal Cookies https://cookiesandcups.com/iced-oatmeal-cookies/ #comments Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93239 Iced Oatmeal Cookies

These old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm spice, with crisp buttery edges. Topped with creamy vanilla icing, they’re totally irresistible!

Why You’ll Love These Classic Iced Oatmeal Cookies

The next time you’re tempted to pick up a box of iced oatmeal cookies from the store, make this homemade version! These iced oatmeal cookies couldn’t be easier to make. They’re filled with tender oats and cozy spices, sweetened with molasses and brown sugar. Here’s why you’ll love them just as much as we do:

  • Old-fashioned.

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Easy Crème Brûlée https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-creme-brulee/ #comments Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:01:13 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=59487 Easy Crème Brûlée

Today I’m showing you how to make Easy Crème Brûlée! This classic dessert seems fancy, but is actually very simple, with only a few ingredients needed. Be prepared to wow your friends and family with this “burned cream” dessert that’s silky custard with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping!

If you love classic desserts, make sure to try my absolutely perfect Cheesecake Recipe too! It’s foolproof!

Crème Brûlée Is Easier Than You Think!

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Butterfinger Pie https://cookiesandcups.com/butterfinger-pie/ #comments Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:38:16 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=16326 Butterfinger Pie

This Butterfinger Pie is an easy dessert that’s loaded with Butterfinger candy bars and silky, creamy no-bake pie filling. Treat yourself and the family to a slice of indulgent chocolate peanut butter pie!

Do you love Butterfinger candy and no-bake desserts? Try my No-Bake Butterfinger Caramel Bars, too!

The Ultimate Pie for Peanut Butter Lovers

Aren’t Butterfinger bars the best? Ask any peanut butter lover. All those layers of peanut butter crisp swaddled in milky chocolate.

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Pecan Pie Bars https://cookiesandcups.com/pecan-pie-bars/ #comments Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:03:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=40735 Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars are an unfussy, easy way to enjoy Pecan Pie! A thick buttery shortbread crust topped with sweet filling and crunchy pecans. It’s basically Pecan Pie you can eat with your hands!

Looking for a classic pecan pie recipe? Try my easy pecan pie, which just happens to be one of the most popular recipes on my site!

Pecan Bars: Pecan Pie You Can Eat With Your Hands!

I have an AMAZING Pecan Pie Recipe here on my site, that has quickly become one of my most popular recipes, so I absolutely recommend you check that out.

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Butter Toffee Peanuts https://cookiesandcups.com/butter-toffee-peanuts/ #comments Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:24:43 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93392 Butter Toffee Peanuts

Crunchy, buttery, sweet, and salty roasted Butter Toffee Peanuts are easy to make and a great snack to enjoy or gift!

Check out my Candied Pecans recipe too!

Why You’ll Love Butter Toffee Peanuts

  • Easy To Make. No candy thermometers or guesswork needed for this simple recipe.
  • Simple Ingredients. Everyday ingredients like butter, sugar, and salt are included in this recipe. You probably have everything in your kitchen right now!

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