Recipes with vanilla bean

Farrah Fawcett's pecan pie is the classic: a rich corn syrup and vanilla custard packed with pecan halves in a flaky crust. The actress's simple, foolproof holiday pie bakes up with a glossy, crackly top.

Banana surprise cookies are soft chewy oatmeal cookies with mashed bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and your choice of walnuts or chocolate chips. A 30-minute drop cookie.

Cayenne and chocolate make a nice combo in this cookie from Paula Tuchscherer-Jones of Milwaukee; they would provide an interesting complement when plated with more traditional cookies.

Whole wheat spice muffins with cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger sweetened with honey. A warming, low-fat breakfast muffin that smells like the holidays.

Smores cake layers fluffy graham cracker sponge with toasted miniature marshmallows and mini chocolate chips broiled until bubbly. Low-fat campfire-flavored cake without leaving the kitchen.

Peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie cake baked as one big soft round, rich with natural peanut butter and folded full of chocolate chips. Easy to slice, with an almond-flour option for gluten-free.

Cheesecake brownies marbled with a tangy cream cheese ribbon swirled into a rich cocoa brownie batter. Bake until just set for that perfect fudgy center with a creamy, slightly tart cheesecake layer.

Cristina's brownies are dense, fudgy, and packed with a full pound of walnuts. Built on deep unsweetened cocoa and plenty of butter, then chilled overnight so they slice into clean, bakery-size squares. A serious brownie for serious chocolate lovers.

Fudgy cocoa brownies loaded with toasted marshmallows, chocolate chunks, and chopped walnuts. An overnight chill deepens the chocolate flavor for brownies with chewy centers and gooey, golden tops.

Light chocolate brownies made with cocoa powder, egg substitute and a corn oil spread instead of butter, so they bake up fudgy and cholesterol-free. A one-saucepan brownie, dusted with powdered sugar.

Chewy vanilla blondies loaded with brown sugar, butter, and optional chocolate chips. Dense, butterscotchy bars with crisp edges that bake in one pan and disappear even faster.

Whole wheat flour, oats, most olive oil or grape-seed oil and small amount of butter make these cookies much healthier but still packed with deliciousness.

Fudgy cocoa brownies with crispy edges and a tender center prove you don't need fancy chocolate bars when quality cocoa powder delivers the goods.

Triple chocolate muffins with melted unsweetened chocolate in the batter, plus milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips folded through. Buttermilk keeps the crumb tender; toasted walnuts are an optional crunch.

Looking for something quick to make in the mornings? This simple and tasty recipe will have people awake and ready to dig in!

This fresh strawberry tart is a winner at any occasion, the fresh strawberries are arranged on top of the creamy and citrus mascarpone cheese that is spread in the buttery and flakey baked shell, after that, we have a port glaze over the strawberries. Give your palate a super luxury enjoyment.

An apple meringue pie with a delightful twist on the classic apple pie, featuring a delicious combination of sweet and tart flavors with a fluffy meringue topping. The grated apples create a unique texture, allowing the pie to hold its form while still providing a satisfying apple-pie experience.

Mom's banana oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy drop cookies with mashed bananas, rolled oats, butter, and a hint of lemon juice. A classic family recipe that yields nearly 80 cookies.

Perfect in the fall when pumpkins start appearing in the markets. The cookies turn out cake-like and golden. The gentle mix of pumpkin and cinnamon works well with the chocolate chips.

These cookies are very nice, I made them for a party, all the people they loved them, a big surprise.

Make this butter and crispy chocolate wafers to satisfy your sweet tooth and cravings for something sweet and chocolaty. After one bite, you will never go back to the store-bought ones.

Classic fudgy brownies made with melted unsweetened chocolate and chopped nuts. The from-scratch one-bowl chocolate brownie that delivers chewy edges and a dense fudgy center.

Creole pecan pie: a deeper, darker Louisiana take on classic pecan pie built on dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup, and a low slow bake. Rich molasses-tinged filling and toasted pecans in a flaky crust.

Cocoa-rich brownies loaded with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts. Crackly-topped chocolate squares from one bowl, ready in an hour for any sweet emergency.

Surprise your relatives at your next family gathering with this rich and delicious cake that will have everyone wanting a second slice!

Five-ingredient peanut butter cookies sweetened with honey and built on whole grain brown rice and barley flours. No eggs, no dairy, ready in 20 minutes.

One of the easiest desserts and also very tasty and healthy. Kids will love this dessert. Try it!!

Awesome Peach Coffee Cake with Oat Cinnamon Streusel recipe

Best chocolate cake with fudge frosting: a one-bowl chocolate cake with unsweetened chocolate and buttermilk, finished with a boiled candy-style fudge frosting that sets glossy and dense.

Fresh apricot ice cream made with diced ripe apricots, apricot nectar, evaporated milk, and tangy yogurt. A cooler, lighter summer ice cream with bright stone-fruit flavor and no eggs.

Chocolate mint brownies made with cocoa powder, mint extract, and chopped nuts in a one-bowl batter. A fudgy 8x8 pan that yields 16 squares with the classic Andes-mint-meets-brownie combo.

Low-fat blueberry muffins with applesauce in place of butter, sweetened with sugar and maple syrup, and lightened with whipped egg whites. A moist tender breakfast bake under 150 calories per muffin.

Studded with chunks of maraschino cherries, pecans, and shredded coconut, this cookie is a Christmas (or anytime) favorite. Freezes very well.

This frosting has a lovely creamy texture and is wonderful spread atop golden maple walnut cake.

Chewy Rich Carob Brownies Are Delicious!! Easy To Make!!

Silky pumpkin pie with a delicate cinnamon-vanilla custard set in a flaky crust. Lighter than most thanks to fresh milk instead of evaporated, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Glazed plum bundt cake with chopped fresh plums, walnuts, cinnamon, and a warm brown sugar glaze. A late-summer fruit cake with juicy plum pockets and a tender, oil-based crumb.

Southern-style peach cobbler with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon-kissed peaches under a tender drop biscuit topping. Half whole wheat flour gives the crust nutty depth.

Commercial-Style Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Raisin Cookies recipe

Three-layer German chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting, rich cocoa layers, and drizzled chocolate topping. Classic American dessert for birthdays and celebrations.

Coconut cream pie with a silky vanilla custard packed with flaked coconut, finished with fresh whipped cream and toasted coconut on top. The Southern diner classic, made from scratch.

These cookies have been popular at our home over years, we bake them all the time, and always turn out great!

Double orange muffins flavored with both fresh orange juice and grated orange zest. Tender, lightly sweet quick breads with bright citrus flavor in every bite.

This beautiful and romantic cake is perfect for Valentine's Day! The recipe is also easy to turn into a cake for any occasion, Flag Day, birthdays you name it. Decorate it accordingly.

Sour cream makes this buttery and delicious coffeecake very moist. A layer of blueberries add extra yumminess and fruity taste. Great breakfast or snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Mom's Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe

A homemade sponge cake split and soaked with strawberry liqueur syrup, then sandwiched around a fresh strawberry mousse made with yogurt and whipped cream. Patisserie-level elegance you can make at home.

Fresh strawberry muffins with sliced berries, buttermilk, and cinnamon, lightened with egg whites and substitute. A summer brunch muffin with sugar-crusted tops, makes 18.