The addition of chopped chocolate bars makes these irresistible. With these treats waiting in the freezer, there's no last-minute fussing for dessert.
Crispy and chewy cookie fans will rejoice to learn a cast-iron skillet can deliver the best of both worlds. Spoon this warm treat straight out of the pan or cut it into wedges and serve with vanilla ice cream.
A lovely spring dessert, these easy lemon cupcakes are made extra tempting with a buttery, chocolate frosting.
A tender, cheese-flavoured topping gives plain old chili a lift. Though it's a bit of work, the effort will be well appreciated.
As this cake bakes, it fills the air with the heavenly scent of spiced apples. The rich nutty flavour of brown butter icing transforms this everyday treat into a company-worthy dessert. Cost: $0.50/serving
The perfect size to serve with tea or for dessert after a big meal, these squares are just what you need when you’re craving a sweet bite.
Hermits are lightly spiced soft fruit-and-nut cookies. You can replace the pistachios with chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans, and the cranberries with Thompson or golden raisins. To expose more of the pistachio's green, vigorously rub the shelled nuts in a towel before chopping.
We bulked up our favourite recipe to fill a 20-cup (5 L) metal cake pan, such as a 14- x 14- x 2-inch (35 x 35 x 5 cm) square or 15- x 11- x 2-inch (38 x 28 x 5 cm) rectangle. You can rent these from some cake-decorating stores, or buy one online at goldaskitchen.com. Or use two 13- x 9- x 2-inch (3.5 L) pans.