More Dessert Ideas

• Our 22 Best Bar Cookies  

  These bar cookie recipes will tempt dessert lovers with an array of flavors, from creamy, peanut butter-chocolate b...

• 25 Ultimate Chocolate Desserts  

  Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or are just in the mood to indulge, chocolate can be the ultimate tre...

• Ice Cream Treats You'll Love  

  We've got irresistible ice cream recipes, from easy creations made with store-bought ice cream to beautiful ice cre...

• Summer-Fresh Cherry and Berry Desserts  

  Enjoy the Midwest's bounty of fresh berries in these sweet treats.

• 16 Rich and Creamy Cheesecakes  

  Indulge in one of our decadent cheesecakes, flavored with berries, pralines, chocolate, mint and more.

• Elegant Chocolate and Vanilla Recipes  

  There's hardly a finer food partnership than chocolate and vanilla. Our love affair with this duo keeps growing as ...

• Our Best Sweet-and-Juicy Peach Recipes  

  Exquisitely ripe fresh peaches are a favorite at Midwest roadside stands, farmers markets and supermarkets--perfect...

• Signature Midwest Cakes  

  Salute the Midwest's food heritage with cakes that celebrate our 12 states. We researched regional ingredients, tra...

• 12 Rich, Moist Brownie Desserts  

  Brownies are easy to experiment with because they're delicious just about any way you make them. Try them with nuts...

• 25 Ultimate Chocolate Desserts  

  Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or are just in the mood to indulge, chocolate can be the ultimate tre...

• Elegant Chocolate and Vanilla Recipes  

  There's hardly a finer food partnership than chocolate and vanilla. Our love affair with this duo keeps growing as ...

• Our 22 Best Bar Cookies  

  These bar cookie recipes will tempt dessert lovers with an array of flavors, from creamy, peanut butter-chocolate b...

• 16 Rich and Creamy Cheesecakes  

  Indulge in one of our decadent cheesecakes, flavored with berries, pralines, chocolate, mint and more.

• Best Midwest Coffeehouse Desserts  

  A great cup of coffee is easy to find in the Midwest. But what about memorable baked treats, the added perk in a pe...

• Our 20 Best Recipes of All Time  

  Selecting the 20 best recipes from the decades of Midwest Living was an undertaking fraught with calories, memories...

• 7 Pies to Sweeten Your Holidays  

  Every year, pies and people come together at a Kansas City inn just off Country Club Plaza. It's a delicious start ...

• Our Favorite Fall Cookie Recipes  

  Whether you make them for an afternoon snack or a weekend tailgating party, these cookies will bring autumn's scent...

• Baking Ideas from Trailside Inns

  Enjoy the best snow-country baked goods in the comfort of your home.

• Summertime Sweets  

  Light and refreshing summer dessert recipes from Midwest Living magazine.

• Best of the Bakeries

  Discover some of our favorite sweet treats, like the giant fried cinnamon-nut rolls in Clay Center, Kansas.

• Biscuit Basics

  Biscuit-making is an art well worth mastering. And there's really nothing difficult about it.

• Cake Mix Creations

  Start these creative confections with a cake mix.

• Afternoon Tea Comfort

  This menu is perfect for a shower or for just getting together to chat.

• Readers' Favorite Desserts

  Irresistible desserts steal the show at mealtime.

• Best Coffee House Perks

  A great cup of coffee is easy to find in the Midwest, thanks to shops ranging from global franchises to boutique dr...

• Pies  

  A slice of homemade pie is the perfect ending to a glorious meal.

• The Best Appetizers & Desserts  

  Special starters and decadent treats add sparkle to the season.

• Cookie-Making Party (Serves 4)

  Gather a few friends for a fun cookie-making party (and enjoy a few cookies while you are at it).

• Pies on the Plaza

  At Thanksgiving, a Kansas City family turns its inn into a destination for dozens of pies. Written by Diana McMill...