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Blue Ribbon Dessert Recipes

Sweet! Indulge in this collection of favorite dessert recipes from kitchens across the globe. From fruit to fudge, there’s something for every sweet tooth.

I like mine rolled in confectioners sugar but they can be rooled in pecans or chocolate crumbs; whichever you prefer. Keep in air tight container in refrigerator.

Bourbon Balls

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By Opal Jackson-Cakmak
This easy recipe is a Southern favorite, made with bourbon, vanilla wafer crumbs, and cocoa, ...
(23 ratings)

Miniature Fruitcake Cupcakes

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By Dot Shirley
I've had this recipe so long I can't remember where it came from or even ...
(5 ratings)
White Russian Cupcakes

White Russian Cupcakes

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By Organic Andrea
I had people asking me to invent cupcakes of their favorite cocktails. Here is my ...
(27 ratings)

White Godiva Martini Cake

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By N A
This was originally made as cupcakes for a Cupcake Wars contest in the Hudson Valley ...
(40 ratings)

Kool-aid Treats

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By JoSele Swopes
This is a great treat for the kids and grandkids not to forget us adults ...
(7 ratings)

Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding (bitter Blanc)

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By Maggie May Schill
My husband's favorite thing in the world is bread pudding practically. He was recently gone ...
(17 ratings)

Tiramisu

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By Michelle Jackson
My husband LOVES this...and it's better than what you get at Italian restaurants!
(6 ratings)
Easy Beef Empanadas

Easy Beef Empanadas

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By Silka Clark
I love inventing recipes where I can throw together a few ingredients in a few ...
(3 ratings)

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

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By Anne Bruscato Nunez
This sweet indulgence has become a New Year's Eve tradition for our family. I've ...
(32 ratings)

To Die For Hot Chocolate

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By Staci Ojeda
I make this for my family (and friends) every year... it's a huge batch and ...
(35 ratings)

Blintz Brownie Bites

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By Angie Forester
Ever wondered what the filling of a cheese blintz would taste like with a chewy ...
(12 ratings)

Domestic Goddess Cake

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By Teresa Jacobson
A rich concoction of my own creation. This lovely dessert combines two of my favorite ...
(36 ratings)

This Beets The Cake!

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By Melissa Johnson
I hate beets but my kids love them. I am anemic so I'm always trying ...
(26 ratings)
So good, especially with vanilla ice cream.  A holiday in your mouth!

Cranberry Cookie Strudel

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By Didi Dalaba
This recipe reminds me of Autumn, upcoming holiday's and the aroma's of baking at home. I ...
(6 ratings)

Grandmy's Sunshinesicle Orange Cheesecake

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By Maria Maxey
I was inspired by the fund raising that my girlfriends and i did. During the ...
(2 ratings)
malted cookies

Nutty Chocolate Chip Malt Cookies

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By Diane M.
I love chocolate chip cookies, and these are some of my very favorites! The secret ...
(18 ratings)
yummy goodness!

Strawberry Daiquiri Drunkcups

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By Nicole Rust
Every possible Friday night my husband and I, along with our friends get together for ...
(21 ratings)

Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake

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By Traci Coleman
What is there not to love about chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, chocolate ganache, snickers candy ...
(65 ratings)
Goff bars 2

"goff" Bars

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By Lisa 'Gayle' Goff
I had something LIKE these in a favorite bagel shop years ago (they had no ...
(6 ratings)

Mocha Cafe Cream Cupcakes

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By Jennifer McConnell
These are the only cupcakes I can justify having for breakfast, since I figure I ...
(7 ratings)

Orange Brownies

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By Erica Zulauf
When I first made them I was a bit skeptical because I have always had ...
(4 ratings)

Saltine Toffee

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By Candy Ayers
Before I tried this recipe I was skeptical. I mean how could saltines ever turn ...
(57 ratings)
Made this batch in a freezer tray and added just a drop of orange food coloring. Think I will try adding a little orange zest next time !

Old-fashioned Orange Sherbet

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By Angela Gray
My mother-in-law, Betty, made this out of a 1950's orange juice advertisement she got in ...
(21 ratings)

Chocolate Mascarpone Brownies

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By Jo Anne Sugimoto
These brownies have mascarpone cheese in it. How wonderful . . . and ...
(30 ratings)
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