39 Vintage Bake Sale Desserts

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39 Vintage Bake Sale Desserts1/38 Date-Nut Honey Bars Test Kitchen Approved Date-Nut Honey Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party platters and bake sales. They never fail to impress. —Anna Wood, Cullowhee, North Carolina. Check out our fantastic fall bake sale ideas. 2/38 Fudgy Brownie Recipe 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate Fudgy Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

We’ve even had each grandchild and great-grandchild take a turn stirring the

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 3/38 Martha Washington Candy 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Martha Washington Candy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We’ve even had each grandchild and great-grandchild take a turn stirring the

candy mixture!

candy mixture! —Cindi Boger, Ardmore, Alabama 4/38 Lemon Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta 5/38 Cherry Coconut Treats 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have

appeared at many family parties

appeared at many family parties. If you’re preparing these for the holidays, make them festive by using both red and green maraschino cherries. —Anne Mullen, Windsor, Ontario 6/38 Orange-Pistachio Divinity Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 4 dozen (1-1/3 pounds) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Old-fashioned divinity candy is even yummier with a hint of refreshing orange zest and bits of crunchy pistachios. Store-bought versions just can’t compare! —Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, Wisconsin 7/38 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these cookies many years ago, and they’re as delicious as the ones Mom used to make. The secret to the recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and to not overbake. —Wendy Coalwell, Abbeville, Georgia 8/38 Banana Split Brownies 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Banana Split Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: How’s this for a dish?

All the joy of a banana split without the mess

All the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in this recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. —Constance Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland 9/38 Peanut Butter Snowballs 59 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Snowballs Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These creamy treats are a nice change from the typical milk chocolate and peanut butter combination. I once prepared them for a bake sale at my granddaughter’s school, and I’ve also put them in gift boxes to

share with neighbors at Christmas

share with neighbors at Christmas. —Wanda Regula, Birmingham, Michigan 10/38 Peanut Butter Cookie Cups 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Cookie Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake sale without some of these tempting peanut butter treats. They’re quick and easy to make and always a hit. —Kristi Tackett, Banner, Kentucky 11/38 Chunky Blond Brownies 25 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chunky Blond Brownies

It’s a potluck offering that stands out

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every bite of these chewy blondies is packed with chunks of white and semisweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. It’s a potluck offering that stands out. —Rosemary Dreiske, Lemmon, South Dakota 12/38 Grandma’s Sugar Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 dozen 2-1/2-inch cookies or 1-1/2 dozen 4-1/4-inch cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We bake these cookies for holidays and other special occasions. The recipe is one of my great-grandmother’s that I received

years ago from one of my great-aunts

years ago from one of my great-aunts. —Kristy Deloach, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 13/38 Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through in every yummy bite. You’ll be asked to make them again and again. —Shirley Dunbar, Mojave, California 14/38 Vanilla Bean Cupcakes 10 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: My son loves these vanilla bean cupcakes! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario 15/38 Ribbon Fantasy Fudge 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 49 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this recipe especially for my husband, who likes anything that has chocolate and peanut butter together! 16/38 Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter

Every time I take these to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe

Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch–chunky peanut butter. Every time I take these to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Judy Sims, Weatherford, Texas 17/38 Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Cosmic Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take a nostalgic trip to the

past with these copycat Cosmic Brownies

past with these copycat Cosmic Brownies. Chocolate-dense brownies are covered in a chocolate glaze and finished with festive sprinkles! —Emily Parulski, Saint Francis, Wisconsin 18/38 Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Oatmeal-Chip Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 11 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are my husband’s favorite, my classes’ favorite, my colleagues’ favorite and frankly my favorite, too. They’re just plain yummy! This recipe also makes about 11 dozen…bake sale, here we come. —Dana Chew, Okemah,

Line your pan with foil to make removing the fudge a breeze

Oklahoma 19/38 Marvelous Maple Fudge 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 1-3/4 pounds (64 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Use this delicious, easy recipe for potlucks, large family gatherings or bake sales. Line your pan with foil to make removing the fudge a breeze. —Jeannie Gallant, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 20/38 Grandma’s Star Cookies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I

use various shapes for celebrations throughout the year

use various shapes for celebrations throughout the year. —Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana 21/38 Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 22/38 Peanut Butter

This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down!

Cookies 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When she got married, my mother insisted my grandmother write down one recipe for her. Grandma was a traditional pioneer-type cook who used a little of this or that until it felt right. This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down! —Janet Hall, Clinton, Wisconsin 23/38 Red Velvet Whoopie Pies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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