Desserts

Devotees of salted caramel will really love the flavor and ease of preparation of these parfait-style butterscotch puddings.

Pumpkin spice fans will love this easy crumble. The trick is to apply the topping about halfway through baking so it doesn’t sink to the bottom.

These cookies look so pretty but take very little time to decorate. The trick to great flavor is to combine the simple, buttery shortbread with the richness of bittersweet chocolate (though you can use whatever style of chocolate you prefer).

Here’s something bright and sunny for the darkest season of the year, with a deep flavor and a bright green and yellow color that come from the lemon and pistachios. Bake it in a fluted pan for a stunning centerpiece dessert.

The cake is a classic chocolate chiffon, easy to make using a handheld or a stand mixer. Crushed peppermint candies give the whipped cream frosting its gorgeous pink color.

Dense and chewy like chocolate brownies, these delicious bars are packed with warm spice and molasses.

Are these delicacies creamy custards or eggy macaroons or a bit of both? For 35 years, no one’s been able to decide. Grab a spoon and judge for yourself.

Use this homemade whoopie pies recipe (with Marshmallow Fluff) for a classic take on an a favorite old-fashioned New England dessert.

This gingersnap apple crisp resembles the classic oat-topped dish, but it’s shot through with warm spices from the cookies, which you blitz in a food processor.

Bring these Vermont Maple Cookies on country hikes or picnics. Full of sweet maple walnut flavor, they’re tender and delicious.