Recipes with vanilla bean

Oatmeal-chocolate morsel cookies built on a yellow cake mix base, loaded with rolled oats, raisins, semisweet chocolate, and pecans. A 22-minute, no-fuss cookie that hides the cake mix behind the loaded mix-ins.

Chocolate crossword cookies: thick, chewy chocolate bar cookies loaded with chocolate chips, baked in a pan and cut into squares. A bake-sale favorite with a brownie-cookie hybrid texture.

Pressure cooked lemon cheesecake comes out of the Instant Pot ultra-creamy and crack-free, with a bright lemon filling over a granola crust. The moist, gentle steam sets it silky in a fraction of oven time.

Strawberries give the refreshing and fruity flavor, and panna cotta is so smooth and creamy. It is a perfect dessert at any time.

Double chocolate oat cookies with melted chocolate in the batter and chocolate chips stirred in. Chewy, fudgy, and ready in 30 minutes from start to cooling rack.

Coconut sheet cake soaked in lemon syrup with a drizzled cream cheese frosting. A Middle Eastern-inspired dessert with shredded coconut, lemon zest, and a sweet syrup that keeps it incredibly moist.

Berkshire apple pie with a dump-and-bake cake batter topping over cinnamon apples. No rolling pin needed for this rustic New England-style dessert.

Lincoln almond cake: a tall white butter cake with chopped blanched almonds folded through, lifted by stiff-beaten egg whites and baked in a bundt pan. Tender, fragrant, snowy-white.

Citrus cheesecake brightens a rich cream cheese filling with both lemon and orange zest, set in a buttery homemade citrus pastry crust instead of graham crumbs. Tangy, fragrant and bakery-smooth.

Pumpkin raisin nut cookies made egg-free with pumpkin puree as the binder, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and packed with raisins and chopped nuts.

Filled cookies sandwich a sweet raisin filling between two rounds of tender vanilla shortbread, sealed with fork tines and baked golden. Old-fashioned American lunchbox classic, like a homemade fig newton.

Mini brownie cups with a cream cheese pastry shell filled with melted semi-sweet chocolate and chopped walnuts. Bite-sized treats baked in mini muffin tins that combine fudgy brownie with a buttery crust.

No-bake chocolate cream cheese pie with a chocolate graham cracker crust. Melted chocolate chips, whipped cream, and fluffy egg whites create a mousse-like filling that chills overnight.

Mint chip brownies loaded with mint chocolate chips and chopped walnuts in a fudgy cocoa-based batter. One bowl, no melting chocolate, and ready in 35 minutes.

Crisp, buttery sandie cookies made without pecans, using oats and corn flake crumbs for crunch instead. A nut-free twist on the classic pecan sandie.

Cran-raspberry cheesecake on an almond-genoise base, topped with decorative sponge cake cutouts. An elegant baked cheesecake layered with tangy cranberry-raspberry filling.

Orange cheesecake with a vanilla wafer-cinnamon crust, blended cottage cheese and cream cheese filling, topped with fresh strawberries and orange sections. Lighter than traditional cheesecake.

Classic two-layer butter cake with separated eggs and folded whites for height. Topped with a tangy lemon-buttercream frosting (or chocolate variation). The American birthday cake.

Cream cheese swirl brownies with a fudgy chocolate base marbled with tangy cheesecake filling. Made from scratch with real chocolate melted in a double boiler and crunchy pecans.

Homemade chocolate sandwich cookies with creamy vanilla buttercream filling. Better than Oreos with the option to tint half the filling pink or green with peppermint for Valentine's Day.

Cinnamon chocolate sheet cake with a boiled cocoa-margarine base, buttermilk batter, and chocolate cream cheese frosting. A Texas-style sheet cake with warm cinnamon spice throughout.

Clubwoman's Cake, a Depression-era egg-free and dairy-free chocolate cake made with vinegar and oil. A pantry-staples cake that mixes in one bowl with a fork and bakes up moist in 30 minutes.

Deep dark chocolate cake made with cocoa powder and boiling water for intense flavor, topped with a rich chocolate buttercream frosting. Includes the frosting recipe.

Peanut butter blossom kisses with sugar-rolled cookies and a chocolate kiss pressed warm into each top. The classic holiday cookie tray standard, soft and chewy with a crackly sugar crust.

Double chocolate chunk cookies with cocoa powder in the dough and 18 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chunks. Fudgy, rich, and loaded with melty chocolate in every bite.

Cranberry raisin pie pairs tart cranberries with sweet raisins in a vanilla-scented filling, baked between two pastry crusts. The raisins balance the cranberries' sharp bite, no extra spices needed.

Classic Tollhouse cookies with chocolate chips, walnuts, brown sugar, and butter. Crunchy, crumbly, and baked to a golden crisp with vanilla and a touch of hot water.

Fudge nougats are no-thermometer chocolate fudge squares with walnuts and graham cracker crumbs for body, wrapped individually for holiday gifting. Quick, easy, and giftable.

Grandma's picnic chocolate cake baked in one 8x8 pan with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and cake flour. An old-fashioned single-layer snacking cake that travels well and stays moist for days.

Katharine Hepburn's legendary brownie recipe with just six ingredients and only a quarter cup of flour. Intensely fudgy, rich chocolate brownies with optional walnuts.

Chocolate chip cookies loaded with raisins for a chewy, fruity twist on the classic. Crispy edges, soft centers, and a big-batch recipe that makes 6 dozen.

Classic roll-and-cut sugar cookies with a simple dough of margarine, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Crisp edges, soft centers, and ready for decorating.

Cocoa drop cookies made with cream cheese for an extra-soft, tender crumb. A simple chocolate cookie with just 8 ingredients that comes together in minutes.

Old-fashioned cocoa brownies with melted margarine, four eggs, chopped nuts, and a generous pour of vanilla. Dense, fudgy, and from a recipe meant to be passed down.

Old-fashioned peach ice cream churned in a hand-crank or electric freezer with crushed ripe peaches, evaporated milk, and a touch of almond extract. A summer porch classic.

Chewy chocolate drop cookies made with melted semi-sweet chocolate, butter, and just half a cup of flour. Fudgy, brownie-like cookies that bake in under 10 minutes.

Creamy New York-style cheesecake with sieved cottage cheese and cream cheese, sour cream, and a slow oven-cool method that prevents cracking.

Rich cocoa brownies topped with a mocha frosting made with instant coffee and cocoa powder. Fudgy, intensely chocolatey squares with a glossy coffee-spiked icing.

Tofu yogurt: a dairy-free yogurt alternative blended from silken tofu, banana, and vanilla with mixed fruit and raisins folded in. Vegan-friendly breakfast or snack in 10 minutes.

Chocolate mint chip brownies made with real fresh mint pulverized into sugar for intense natural flavor. Fudgy, dense, and loaded with mint chocolate chips.

Marble scones with swirled chocolate and vanilla doughs folded together for stunning ribbons of bittersweet chocolate. A buttermilk-tender showpiece scone for brunch or afternoon tea.

Referee cookies with chocolate cocoa dough loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, decorated with white chocolate stripes piped on top. A fun game-day treat that looks like a referee jersey.

Butterscotch brownies (blondies) with just five ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, egg, and flour. Chewy, caramel-flavored bars in 40 minutes.

Zucchini cake built on a yellow cake mix shortcut, with cinnamon, vanilla, grated zucchini, raisins, and walnuts baked in a tube pan. Moist, easy, and forgiving for new bakers.

Triple-chocolate dessert with a brownie shell, Kahlua-spiked chocolate mousse filling, and a coffee-chocolate glaze. A showpiece that needs thin slices and earns every one.

Chewy mini chocolate chip bars made with nonfat yogurt and egg whites instead of butter. Lower in fat but still loaded with brown sugar chewiness.

Peanut butter oatmeal chippers fold quick oats, peanut butter chips, and chopped pecans into a cinnamon-nutmeg cookie dough. A spice-warmed twist on the classic oatmeal cookie.

It is an excellent choice for February parties or for any occasion where a deluxe cake is desired.