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.

Three Reese's Peanut Butter Cookie Bars on a plate.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cookie Bar

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By Mary Gonzalez
I love the recipes I've found on Just A Pinch. I must give credit to ...
(1 RATING)
Sour Cream Apple Pie ready to be sliced.

Sour Cream Apple Pie

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By Terese Galgano
Sweetened sour cream swirls around apple slices with a crumb topping.
(10 RATINGS)
Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie ready to be sliced.

Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie

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By Francine Bryson
This is the pie I won the NC state grand prize apple cook-off with. ...
(53 RATINGS)
Peppermint Bark on a plate.

Peppermint Bark

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By Sharry Murawski
This is special enough to give as a gift at Christmas time. One of ...
(8 RATINGS)
A platter of Frosted Spicy Sweet Potato Bars.

Frosted Spicy Sweet Potato Bars

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By Brenda Watts
For as long as I can remember, during the holidays my family has always gotten ...
(7 RATINGS)
White Trash in a big serving bowl.

White Trash

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By Kimi Gaines
My sister received this in a Christmas gift basket last year and brought it to ...
(12 RATINGS)
A plate of Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with milk.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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By Annamaria Settanni McDonald
These cookies are so yummy. They're chocolaty and minty. A cookie that is ...
(4 RATINGS)
 A stack of Mexican Chocolate Snickerdoodles with milk.

Mexican Chocolate Snickerdoodles

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By Teresa Jacobson
One of the things I love most in the colder months is a Mexican Hot ...
(30 RATINGS)
A loaf of Yummy Banana Nut Bread.

Yummy Banana Nut Bread

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By Genny Miller
This is my family's all-time favorite banana nut bread. I've been making it for years. ...
(13 RATINGS)
A stack of English Toffee ready to be enjoyed.

English Toffee

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By Melanie B
This is my favorite candy. If you like a Heath bar, this is even better. ...
(9 RATINGS)
A platter of Rhubarb Oatmeal Cookies.

Rhubarb Oatmeal Cookies

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By Kim Campbell
Wow, if you love rhubarb you will enjoy this combination of rhubarb, oats, and white ...
(10 RATINGS)
Pam's Rustic Caramel Pear Tart with caramel sauce and white chocolate on top.

Pam's Rustic Caramel Pear Tart

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By Pam Ellingson
This recipe came from the necessity of using up some pears I had peeled but ...
(2 RATINGS)
Slice of Chocolate Chess Pie on a plate with whipped cream.

Chocolate Chess Pie

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By Wanda Harrison
This is a great pie.
(23 RATINGS)
A stack of Easy Butterfinger Candy.

Easy Butterfinger Candy

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By Kelli Stovall
Sometimes I am embarrassed to tell people how easy this delicious candy is to make. ...
(27 RATINGS)
Lizzie's Coconut Custard Pie ready to be sliced.

Lizzie's Coconut Custard Pie

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By Kathie Carr
This was one of Grandma's holiday pies. I loved it!
(27 RATINGS)
Three Peanut Squares (Peanut Brittle Cookies) on a plate.

Peanut Squares (peanut Brittle Cookies)

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By Pattie Thatcher
My Grandma used to make these and never had leftovers. I started baking these at ...
(35 RATINGS)
Inside of Dolly's Chocolate Snowballs.

Dolly's Chocolate Snowballs

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By Rosemarie Zub
This recipe is from my mom. As a child, I would watch her make these ...
(9 RATINGS)
Layered Fresh Apple Cake dusted with powdered sugar.

Layered Fresh Apple Cake

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By Maddie Bell
Enjoy this cake quickly... once everyone tries it, it will disappear fast! No matter where ...
(9 RATINGS)
Caramel Apple Pecan Bars ready to be sliced.

Caramel Apple Pecan Bars

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By Sharyl Maacks
These bars are sticky and yummy! I didn't put pecans on the top of the ...
(15 RATINGS)
A plate of Pumpkin Oat Cookies.

Pumpkin Oat Cookies

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By Sea Sun
This is my spin on pumpkin cookies and a family favorite, not just at holiday ...
(2 RATINGS)
Want Some More Cake decorated and ready to be sliced.

Want Some More Cake

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By Kimi Gaines
I dreamt about this cake the other night. In my dream I was coming up ...
(2 RATINGS)
Tiny Pecan Pies on a cooling rack.

Tiny Pecan Pies

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By Kathy Sterling
We come from a region where pecans are plentiful. My grandmother used to make these ...
(56 RATINGS)
Adorable Chocolate Spider Treats.

Chocolate Spider Treats

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By Stacy Hutchinson
A fun little treat for Halloween and so easy the kids can do it.
(2 RATINGS)
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie ready to be sliced.

Old-fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

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By Mary Kay Nugent
Creamy, delicious, simple and easy... what more could you want. If you are looking for ...
(2 RATINGS)
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