28 Church Basement Dessert Recipes You’ll Love

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28 Church Basement Dessert Recipes You’ll Love1/28 Oatmeal Molasses Crisps 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 15 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I found this recipe in an Amish cookbook, I had to try it. It’s traditional in regions with Amish populations—Pennsylvania, Ohio and the Upper Midwest. Now it’s a staple for our family and the folks at our church fellowship, too. —Jori Schellenberger, Everett, Washington 2/28 Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

The spicy apple flavor combined with the

Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a chocolate lover, and this treat has satisfied my cravings many times. No one guesses the brownies are light because their chewy texture and rich chocolate taste can’t be beat. —Heidi Johnson, Worland, Wyoming 3/28 Gran’s Apple Cake 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gran’s Apple Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the

sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured

sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I’ve lightened it up, it’s still a family favorite. —Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California 4/28 Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Creme 92 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 pounds (64 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut butter for this mouthwatering dessert, but the chunky style works just as well. —Mary Jane Rummel,

I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church

Linglestown, Pennsylvania 5/28 Banana Bars 158 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Banana Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They’re so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don’t last long. —Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska 6/28 Gingersnap Cookies 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cookie Jar Gingersnaps Recipe photo by Jena Carlin

My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry

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. 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 7/28 Chocolate Peanut Treats 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Peanut Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the

Boise is situated right between two

Recipe Creator: When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the first to sell out. I still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado 8/28 Peach Cobbler Recipe 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother received this peach cobbler recipe from a friend of hers many years ago, and fortunately she shared it with me. Boise is situated right between two

You’ll want to put it on your list of favorite holiday desserts

large fruit-producing areas in our state, so peaches are plentiful in the summer. —Ruby Ewart, Boise, Idaho 9/28 Butter Pecan Cheesecake 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butter Pecan Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fall always makes me yearn for this pecan cheesecake, but it’s delicious in any season. You’ll want to put it on your list of favorite holiday desserts. —Laura Sylvester, Mechanicsville, Virginia 10/28 Fudgy Brownie Recipe 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate Fudgy Brownies Recipe photo by Taste

Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies

of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies. Add chocolate chips to the batter and you’ve got some seriously irresistible treats. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin 11/28 Thelma’s Chocolate Eclair 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thelma’s Chocolate Eclair Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love eclairs, but making the actual pastry is difficult, so I came up with this recipe as a substitute. It still satisfies my

cravings with the same wonderful flavors

cravings with the same wonderful flavors. —Thelma Beam, Esbon, Kansas 12/28 Coconut Meringue Pie 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Coconut Meringue Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We usually have a good selection of pies at our neighborhood get-togethers, but I always come home with an empty pan when I bring this classic. Friends line up for a creamy slice, topped with golden meringue and toasted coconut. —Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado 13/28 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies 116 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter

I make them very often because I always have the ingredients on hand

Cookies Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It is amazing how much flavor is in these simple 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies without brown sugar. I make them very often because I always have the ingredients on hand. —Maggie Schimmel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 14/28 Candied Fruitcake Squares 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Candied Fruitcake Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m not big on citrussy fruitcake, so

when I found this version decades ago, I knew I’d found “my” recipe

when I found this version decades ago, I knew I’d found “my” recipe. We’re all nutty for it. —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma 15/28 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sheet Cake 39 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love peanut butter and chocolate, so I combined recipes to blend the two. This chocolate peanut butter cake is heavenly served plain or topped with ice cream. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 16/28 Banana Pudding Cups 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Pudding Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy and rich, this homemade banana pudding recipe is so easy. Layer it in a trifle bowl for a pretty presentation. —Ruth Kizer, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 17/28 Amish Vanilla Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Vanilla Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We live in rural northern Indiana where we have several Amish communities. I found this recipe in our local paper a few years back, and after making

a few adjustments, I came up with a fabulous pie!

a few adjustments, I came up with a fabulous pie! It reminds me of the many cream pies my grandma made for holidays. Be sure to allow the Amish vanilla pie to set and cool completely before cutting and serving. —Shelly Brubacher, Nappanee, Indiana 18/28 Apple Crisp 172 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Apple Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in apple country, and making a delicious apple crisp is one way to use the fruit. This treat doesn’t

take a lot of time to assemble

take a lot of time to assemble. —Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin 19/28 Lemon Bars 75 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Bars Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother’s file. I’ve been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they’re always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona 20/28 Buttermilk Pound Cake 109 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttermilk

This buttermilk pound cake is the one I make most often

Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Now that I’ve retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I make most often. It is a truly southern recipe, and one I think can’t be topped—once people taste it, they won’t go back to their other recipes with buttermilk. —Gracie Hanchey, De Ridder, Louisiana 21/28 Mississippi Mud Pie 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min

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