28 Blue-Ribbon Recipes Ready to Win Your Heart

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28 Blue-Ribbon Recipes Ready to Win Your Heart2/27 Fudge Pecan Brownie Tart 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Fudge Pecan Brownie Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love inventing my own recipes and entering contests—I won a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair for this one! Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 580 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 3/27 Streuseled Zucchini Bundt Cake 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20

min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Inspired by an abundance of zucchini, I found a new way to use it up in this spiced and lightly sweet cake. It even won a blue ribbon at our county fair! —Regina Stock, Topeka, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 287 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 4/27 Cashew Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some merry dairy snacking is guaranteed when you

pass out these cashew-packed goodies!

pass out these cashew-packed goodies! I found the recipe years ago in a flier promoting dairy products. It’s been this farm wife’s standby ever since. —June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 100 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/27 Golden Apple Pie 25 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Golden Apple Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one’s the

The recipe for these soft, delicious cookies, flavored with

favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been awarded blue ribbons at a couple of local fairs. —Theresa Brazil, Petaluma, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 480 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 6/27 Rhubarb Cookies 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have two prolific rhubarb plants, so I’m always looking for new ways to use the harvest. The recipe for these soft, delicious cookies, flavored with

coconut, was given to me by a friend

coconut, was given to me by a friend. —Shauna Schneyder, Idaho Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 126 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/27 Cornbread Muffins 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Corn Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making corn bread and corn muffins, but often the results are not moist or sweet enough for my taste. So I experimented until I came up with these light, pleasantly sweet

They ended up winning a blue ribbon at our county fair

muffins. They ended up winning a blue ribbon at our county fair. —Patty Bourne, Owings, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 254 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/27 Texas Pecan Pie 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Pecan Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I won a blue ribbon for this pie at the Texas State Fair. Since I was in the military for more than 20 years, I didn’t really

start cooking until after I retired

start cooking until after I retired. Now I enjoy spending my time in the kitchen. —Michelle Shockley, Wichita, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 466 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 9/27 Gingersnap Cookies 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cookie Jar Gingersnaps Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A classic New England cookie, gingersnaps are now universal. My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One always had these crisp and

chewy gingersnaps in it

chewy gingersnaps in it. They’re still my favorite cookie. My daughter, Becky, won a blue ribbon for this recipe at a 4-H fair. —Deb Handy, Pomona, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 92 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/27 Blueberry Lattice Bars 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Lattice Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since our area has an annual blueberry festival, my daughters and I are always looking for

amazing new recipes to enter in the cooking contest

amazing new recipes to enter in the cooking contest. These lovely bars won a blue ribbon one year. —Debbie Ayers, Baileyville, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 233 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/27 Amish Sugar Cookies 299 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy-to-make, old-fashioned Amish sugar cookies simply melt in your mouth! I’ve passed this recipe around to many friends. After I gave

it to my sister, she entered the cookies in a local fair and won best of show

it to my sister, she entered the cookies in a local fair and won best of show. —Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 117 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/27 Sesame Wheat Braids 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I started making this bread, my husband and our six children liked it so much that I was baking every day! I was thrilled when the judges

—Kay McEwen, Sussex, New Brunswick Nutrition Facts:

at our county fair gave these braids both a blue ribbon and a best of show award! —Nancy Montgomery, Hartville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 102 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 13/27 Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could be more delicious than a warm homemade doughnut? I’ve been making these tasty treats for my children and grandchildren for many years. —Kay McEwen, Sussex, New Brunswick Nutrition Facts:

They’re so moist, they don’t need butter

1 each: 197 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 14/27 Tropical Muffins 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I entered these muffins at our county fair and won the grand champion award for baked goods. They’re so moist, they don’t need butter. —Sylvia Osborn, Clay Center, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 225 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 15/27 Apricot

It’s won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states!

Bars 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Apricot Bars Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It’s won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it’s perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.—Jill Moritz, Irvine, California Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 195 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/27 Muenster Bread 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful golden loaf with cheese peeking out of every slice. —Melanie Mero, Ida, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 273 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 17/27 Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies 81 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate

I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies

Double Chocolate Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies. —Carol Prewett, Cheyenne, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 159 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 18/27 Apple-Cherry Cream Cheese Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Cherry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

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