Desserts

Almost everyone agrees that dessert is the perfect way to end a delicious meal. Our dessert recipes on Chicken Soup with Dumplings are the most popular on the blog.

We feature recipes for cakes, cupcakes, pies, and more! Check out our layered lush desserts, our cookies, and our candies. We have sweet treats that you’ll love for the holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, and everyday favorites for a midweek pick-me-up or a weekend indulgence.

Try substituting any other nut for pistachio in these cookies.

Italian Pistachio Cookies

 

 If you love the taste of fresh cookies, but you don’t like complicated recipes, these Italian Pistachio Cookies are for you. Just a few ingredients lead to a buttery, nutty treat for the senses whether it’s Christmastime or just a cozy Sunday afternoon. If you’ve got 30 minutes, you’ve got […]

Hershey's Smores Skillet is an ooey gooey dessert delight!

Hershey’s S’mores Skillet Dessert

 

 This delicious dessert takes summertime s’mores to the next level! I tried making this Hershey’s S’mores Skillet from the Hersheyland website, and it was like being in choco-heaven. This recipe is perfect for any time you want to celebrate, including the end of a long day! Graham crackers, marshmallows, and […]

These little bite-sized pies are an easy to make summer treat!

Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

 

 Lemon Meringue Pie Bites are the perfect little dessert for summer celebrations! These bite-sized treats have the sweet tart taste of their namesake, but without the mess (and limited servings) of a cut pie. Flaky crust, creamy lemon filling, and a light, fluffy meringue are all here in a just-for-one […]

A marshmallow lends extra sweetness to these delicious cookies.

Frosted Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

 

 Whether they’re on a tray with Christmas cookies or tucked into a lunch bag, these frosted chocolate marshmallow cookies are a delicious sweet treat! A marshmallow lies in the center of these rich chocolate cookies, covered by a dollop of frosting. They’re every bit as delicious as a cup of […]

Pumpkin pie is a favorite dessert recipe at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Classic Pumpkin Pie

 

 No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a slice of traditional pumpkin pie for dessert! Whether you make fresh pumpkin puree or go the easy route with canned pumpkin, you can’t go wrong with this time-honored recipe. Warm autumnal spices give this custardy sweet pie its token flavor, baked in a […]

Got apples? Make applesauce with this quick and easy recipe!

Easy Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

 

 There’s nothing like the taste of homemade cinnamon applesauce! Whether your apples are picked fresh off the tree or you’ve found the perfect apples at the market, you won’t believe how delicious applesauce is when you make it yourself. This applesauce recipe also shows you how to can your applesauce […]

Boozy Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshakes

 

 The classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter is enhanced with Cleveland Whiskey’s Magic Rabbit, a deliciously sweet chocolate peanut butter whiskey. Creamy choco pb ice cream is blended with whiskey, creme de cacao, and Bailey’s, then garnished with whipped cream and peanut butter cup candies for a delightful […]

A slice of eclair cake is the perfect dessert on a hot day.

Old Fashioned Eclair Cake (Icebox Cake)

 

 For being so easy, eclair cake is one of the best loved desserts at any gathering! This no-bake sweet treat is made from just a few ready-made ingredients: graham crackers, instant pudding, Cool Whip, and chocolate frosting. Layered and chilled, it’s a delicious ending to summertime meals. Make sure you […]

The perfect summer dessert is ice cream and pie all in one!

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Pie

 

 This frozen dessert is ice cream and pie all in one! Cookies and Cream ice cream is mixed with more chocolatey sandwich cookies, then pressed into a chocolate cookie crust. It’s topped with a layer of gooey chocolate fudge and garnished with more cookie pieces and whipped cream. Kids and […]

This easy recipe is perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, or backyard BBQ desserts.

Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake (Pig Pickin’ Cake)

 

 Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake is a favorite summertime dessert, but it’s guaranteed to bring a little sunshine your way in any season. This easy to make recipe utilizes convenience ingredients to create a moist, flavorful cake every time. Ordinary yellow cake mix is taken to new heights with the addition of […]