Baking and Desserts

A batch of cookies cooling on the counter or a simple cake ready to slice can make home feel especially welcoming. This collection of baking and dessert recipes is full of sweet things for everyday treats, holiday trays, and sharing with the people you love.

You’ll find cookies, quick breads, easy cakes, fudge, and other desserts that make good use of familiar ingredients. Baking shortcuts have a place here, too. A boxed mix, refrigerated dough, or a handful of pantry staples can be the start of something worth bringing to the table.

Browse for a dessert to take to a gathering, a small baking project for the weekend, or a treat to tuck into a lunchbox. From chocolate favorites to fruit desserts and seasonal bakes, these recipes offer plenty of ways to satisfy a sweet tooth. Choose something that catches your eye and enjoy making a little something to share.