2,109 vanilla sugar recipes

Chewy walnut squares made with brown sugar, one egg, and just half a cup of flour. A no-butter bar cookie that stays soft in the center with a crackly top.

Chocolate almond confections, a no-bake holiday rum ball cousin made with crushed vanilla wafers, melted chocolate, toasted almonds, and a splash of orange Curacao. The kind of homemade candy that keeps for weeks.

Linzer pastry dough with a full pound of butter, egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla. A rich, tender Austrian dough for jam-filled cookies, tarts, and meringue-topped pastries.

Chocolate banana creme log with sliced banana layered with sweetened ricotta, drizzled with chocolate syrup, and topped with shredded coconut. A no-bake single-serving dessert in 10 minutes.

Noah's Ark brownies made with a full pound of butter, 3/4 pound semi-sweet chocolate, 7 eggs, and 4 cups of walnuts. A massive, ultra-rich batch that fills two pans and yields 42 brownies.

Strawberry raspberry yogurt shake with skim milk, low-fat yogurt, and vanilla. Light, frothy, and naturally sweet with fresh mashed berries.

Chocolate sugarplums are forgotten cookies: meringue rounds with chocolate chips that bake overnight in a turned-off oven. The residual heat slowly dries them into airy, crisp clouds with chewy chocolate centers.

Hand-shaped vanilla almond cookies baked low and slow for a tender, shortbread-like crumb. Simple butter cookie dough with finely chopped almonds throughout.

Saltine cracker torte folds crushed soda crackers and walnuts into stiffly beaten egg whites for a flourless meringue-style dessert topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

Fluffy marshmallow icing made with a hot sugar syrup, beaten egg white, and melted marshmallows. A billowy, cloud-like frosting that spreads smooth and sets with a soft, glossy finish.

Individual pound cakes baked in ramekins with lemon zest, vanilla, and beaten egg whites for a lighter texture. Buttery, golden mini cakes with a fine crumb and citrus fragrance.

Fudgy brownies made with unsweetened chocolate and butter for an intensely rich, crackly-topped square. Simple pantry ingredients, optional walnuts, and a velvety batter.

Strawberry rice cream with double-boiler vanilla custard rice folded into whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Lighter and more elegant than standard rice pudding, served chilled.

Lighter muffins made with crushed pineapple, coconut flavoring, and vanilla. Golden, tender, and not too sweet. A Weight Watchers-friendly bake that freezes well for easy breakfasts.

Old-fashioned divinity candy with fluffy egg whites, crunchy pecans, and vanilla. This no-bake Southern classic melts on your tongue and comes together with just a few pantry staples.

Low-cal cheesecake made with cottage cheese, skim milk, whipped egg whites, and gelatin instead of cream cheese and butter. A light, no-bake cheesecake with graham cracker crumb topping.