Sneak Peek: Desserts from Our New Cookbook

Updated August 24, 2012
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Take a peek at these top-rated dessert recipes from our new cookbook, America's Favorite Food.

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Red Velvet Brownies

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Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

Our red velvet brownies are a bite-size version of the classic red velvet cake. Top them with cream cheese frosting for the ultimate holiday dessert.

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Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

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Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters Recipe

Satisfy your craving for sweet-and-savory treats with this super easy candy recipe. The combination of chocolate bark coating, semisweet chocolate morsels, and German chocolate baking squares will delight even the most demanding chocoholic.

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Raspberry Lemon Pudding Cakes

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Raspberry Lemon Pudding Cakes Recipe

"This light and tangy lemon dessert satisfies my longing for lemon pie," said reader Jeanette Hennings about her original version of this recipe. We added loads of berries for a more summery take. The tender berry cake rises to the top, and the creamy lemon cake sinks to the bottom.

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Pumpkin Pie Spectacular

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Pumpkin Pie Spectacular Recipe

This gorgeous pie will win first prize on any dessert buffet. Make it for Thanksgiving with the family or a special night in. The pie crust garnishes add a decorative flair.

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Chocolate Turtle Cake

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Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe

Chocolate, caramel, and pecans are made to be together, and their flavors harmonize perfectly in this stunning chocolate layer cake. Devil's food cake mix with pudding plus chocolate morsels result in brownie-like layers filled and frosted with a jazzed up ready-to-spread fudge frosting. The finishing touches are turtle candies and a drizzling of dulce de leche ice cream topping.

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Blueberry-Peach Cobbler

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Blueberry-Peach Cobbler Recipe

Use fresh blueberries and peaches that aren't super ripe for this cobbler recipe so they'll hold their shape when cooked. The baking dish will be brimming with fruit and topping, so it's a good idea to place it on a foil-lined baking sheet before putting it in the oven.

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All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

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All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

When it comes to making cookies from scratch, these crispy-chewy chocolate chip cookies represent the best of the best. Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions make this a recipe you'll come back to again and again. Whip up a batch of these all-time favorite cookies and they won't last long. Pro tip: Bake 10 minutes for a softer cookie or up to 14 minutes for a crispier cookie.

After you've made these craveworthy cookies, don't forget to try our fun variations. All sorts of goodies—from crushed white-chocolate pretzels to toffee candy—can be added to the batter to create other signature cookies.

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie Recipe

The nutty topping on this pecan cheesecake pie adds a nice crunch to the characteristic creaminess of this popular dessert.

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America's Favorite Food

Taste even more of America's favorite top-rated recipes from the country's best magazines.

Click here to order your copy of America's Favorite Food 

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