34 Absolutely Adorable Mini Desserts You’ll Love

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34 Absolutely Adorable Mini Desserts You’ll Love2/34 Miniature Almond Tarts 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family requests these adorable little tarts each holiday season. I always enjoy making them since the almond paste in the filling reflects our Dutch heritage, plus they’re popular at special gatherings. 3/34 Strawberry Cheesecake Bites 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These treats are a perfect mouthful of strawberry, sweet cream

cheese filling and just a drizzle of chocolate

cheese filling and just a drizzle of chocolate. Easy to fill and fix ahead, they add tempting variety to brunch or party offerings—and make a delicious homemade gift. —Linda Baldt, Croydon, Pennsylvania 4/34 Red Velvet Cake Bites 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves red velvet, but any cake mix can work here. I’ve even rolled chopped macadamia nuts into pineapple cake and dipped them into white chocolate. Whatever you do, have fun! —Anne

Powers, Munford, Alabama

Powers, Munford, Alabama. Don’t forget to check out the list of desserts that’ll disappear from the counter fast. 5/34 Black Bottom Brandy Bites 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I place chocolate in the bottom of each pastry cup. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois 6/34 Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10

min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual holiday cookie platter and it received rave reviews from both children and adults. If the buttercream doesn’t come together after all of the butter has been incorporated, add some shortening one tablespoon at a time until the mixture starts to transform. —Julie Thomas, Saukville, Wisconsin 7/34 Orange-Nutella Cookie Cups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange-Nutella Cookie Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings

This recipe is quick and easy to whip up, and

4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cups are easy to put on a platter for impressive presentation—they’re a true one-bite pleasure! Top them with the fresh fruit of your choice: Half a strawberry or a piece of mandarin orange complements the hazelnut chocolate flavor of the Nutella. —Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana 8/34 Mini Cream Puffs Test Kitchen Approved Finger-Licking Good Mini Cream Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is quick and easy to whip up, and

the kids will love it!

the kids will love it! They are perfect to pack for a picnic or to have as a snack for family game night. I guarantee you can’t eat just one—they are so addictive and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth! —Jennifer Erwin, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 9/34 Miniature Peanut Butter Treats 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Miniature Peanut Butter Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is one of my family’s favorites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have three children

and eight grandchildren, and every one of them loves those “peanut butter thingies,” as the grandchildren call them! —Jodie McCoy, Tulsa, Oklahoma 10/34 Miniature Pumpkin Cake Towers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these pumpkin treats every autumn and they are gone in minutes. The spice combination is perfect for fall, and it is all wrapped up in a pretty little cake.—Deb Lyon, Bangor, Pennsylvania 11/34 Holiday Meringue Miniatures 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Meringue Miniatures

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie plate when I was a kid, and now the tradition continues. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado 12/34 Citrus Mini Cakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Citrus Mini Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These moist, bite-size muffins from Linda Terrell of

Palatka, Florida are melt-in-your-mouth good

Palatka, Florida are melt-in-your-mouth good. “With their appealing look, they really dress up a party table,” she notes. The recipe makes a big batch, so there’s plenty to please a crowd. 13/34 Strawberry Cookie Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I learned to bake beside my mom and grandmother. When I was on break from college, I knew just how to entertain myself: I made cookies. Sharing this recipe with my mom and grandmother was a proud moment.—Andrea Zulauf,

Using mini muffin pans for baking creates fun, single-serving cakes

Livonia, New York 14/34 Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans for baking creates fun, single-serving cakes. —Libby Over, Phillipsburg, Ohio 15/34 Mini Cherry Cheesecakes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that’s just

right for cooks who don’t have a lot of time for fussy recipes

right for cooks who don’t have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan 16/34 Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These miniature trifles are so fun for fall holiday parties! The assembly takes a little longer than making one big trifle, but it’s worth it to see everyone’s reaction to getting their own! —Rhiannon Brownell, Newport News, Virginia 17/34

I’ll always remember making these with him

Mini Sweet Potato Pies Test Kitchen Approved Mini Sweet Potato Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the first time he told me I love you! I’ll always remember making these with him. —Emily Butler, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania 18/34 Chocolate-Mint Cookie Cups 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Mint Cookie Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 3

They look festive on a decorative tray

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When chocolate and mint get together with a hint of peppermint, mmm…magic happens. If you don’t have mini muffin pans to make these cookies, use disposable foil baking cups.—Pam Correll, Brockport, Pennsylvania 19/34 Pecan Pie Muffins 50 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Muffins Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While these are delicious year-round, you could easily turn them into an edible Christmas gift. They look festive on a decorative tray

wrapped in red or green cellophane or tucked into a giveaway cookie plate

wrapped in red or green cellophane or tucked into a giveaway cookie plate. And don’t forget to include the recipe so your recipient can enjoy this treat over and over again! —Pat Schrand, Enterprise, Alabama 20/34 Caramel Apple Bites 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids can help make these perfect fall bites by dipping the baked cookies in caramel and nuts. It’s a fun food craft for all of us. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 21/34 Trail Mix Cookie Cups 2 Reviews Test

We used trail mix to jazz them up

Kitchen Approved Trail Mix Cookie Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughter helped create these cookie cups for the first time by using ingredients from my pantry and fridge. We used trail mix to jazz them up. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia 22/34 Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes 6 Reviews Contest 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

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