33 Desserts with a Surprise Inside

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33 Desserts with a Surprise Inside1/33 Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil’s food and then iced with a rich layer of ganache. They’re to die for! —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona 2/33 Cranberry-Orange Pound Cake 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

At the summer tourist resort my husband

At the summer tourist resort my husband and I operate in Ontario, we prepare all the meals for our guests, so I’m always trying out new recipes. —Sheree Swistun, Winnipeg, Manitoba 3/33 Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia 4/33 Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the

Candied cherries add a colorful finishing touch

Recipe Creator: I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into the center of fudgy cookies. It was a hit with friends and family.—Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania 5/33 Cherry Surprise Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Surprise Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tuck a rich chocolate surprise into each of these cute bites. Candied cherries add a colorful finishing touch. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah 6/33 Orange Ricotta Cake Roll 2 Reviews

Now I do the same for my family

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Now I do the same for my family. This cake is my finale to our special-occasion dinners. —Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California 7/33 Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes 71 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a charming use

for pumpkin

for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your family any time of the year. —Ali Johnson, Petersburg, Pennsylvania 8/33 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. —Shauna Schneyder, Idaho Falls, Idaho

My daughter Madalyn came up with the recipe for these Oreo-filled ravioli

9/33 Chocolate-Drizzled Ravioli Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter Madalyn came up with the recipe for these Oreo-filled ravioli. Our family couldn’t stop eating them! Even her teachers were asking her to make them and to share the recipe! —Sarah Sandifer, Bamberg, South Carolina 10/33 Surprise Carrot Cake 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cousin gave me this carrot

cake recipe

cake recipe. It’s a wonderful potluck pleaser with its “surprise” cream cheese center. My husband and our two young children love it, too! —Lisa Bowen, Little Britian, Ontario 11/33 Strawberry Pillows 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make cookie trays extra special with these mini pie look-alikes stuffed with sweet strawberry preserves. Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland 12/33 Mint-Filled Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Mint-Filled Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 40 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tuck

a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise

a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise. The bites will melt in your mouth. —Karen Nielson, St. George, Utah 13/33 Raspberry Chocolate Puffs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because it makes a spectacular presentation. The best part? It’s actually surprisingly easy and quick to make. —Anneliese Deising, Plymouth, Michigan 14/33 Walnut-Filled Pillows 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 28 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These

He says it wouldn’t be Christmas without them

tender cookie pillows, filled with a delicious walnut mixture, are my husband’s favorite. He says it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. —Nancy Kostrej, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15/33 Hamantaschen 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It’s a good thing this classic Jewish dessert recipe makes a big batch because no one can stop after eating just one! —Mildred Lorence, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 16/33 Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes 6 Reviews Contest

My husband’s love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The bright taste of these cute cupcakes reminds me and my friends of orange-and-vanilla frozen treats. —Jen Shepherd, St. Peters, Missouri 17/33 Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream

and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination

and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination. —Kelly McCrea, North Kingsville, Ohio 18/33 Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania 19/33 Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Puffs Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 cream puffs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This extraordinary dessert showcases homemade pumpkin

ice cream and cream puffs

ice cream and cream puffs. The effort is worthwhile…and you can make the parts ahead of time for easy assembly later.—Richard Lasher, Stuarts Draft, Virginia 20/33 Sherbet-Filled Angel Food Cake Test Kitchen Approved Sherbet-Filled Angel Food Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a cool way to treat angel food cake: Fill it with sherbet or ice cream. We finish this cake with a tart, sweet lime glaze. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 21/33 Cherry Snowballs 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A juicy maraschino cherry is the secret center tucked inside these special cookies. My mom was inspired to create this by a recipe she clipped out of a newspaper more than 30 years ago. —Evy Adams, West Seneca, New York 22/33 Almond Bonbon Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Almond Bonbon Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bonbons remind me of England, with a touch of America. Dip cooled

cookies into one frosting or each side into different frostings

cookies into one frosting or each side into different frostings. Have fun adding any kind of sprinkle toppings you like. — Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan 23/33 Chocolate-Filled Angel Food Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Filled Angel Food Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This decadent angel food cake has a secret tunnel of Amaretto-and-chocolate-flavored whipped cream and a luscious chocolate glaze. It’s sure to impress. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 24/33 Forgotten Cookies 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Forgotten Cookies (Surprise Meringues) Recipe

Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. —Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois 25/33 Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At my annual holiday party, these cookies are a big hit with everyone, especially

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