Official recipe cardAlmond Cookies
A crisp old-fashioned almond cookie made with blanched almonds, light brown sugar, and egg whites—-formed into long strips, topped with whole almonds, baked until lightly golden, then cut into small pieces.
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Dessert Recipes
Browse 85 dessert cards from the official family recipe archive.
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Official recipe cardApple Butter Cupcakes
A simple homemade cupcake recipe made with yellow cake mix, safflower oil, egg whites, and a sweet apple butter filling— baked until tender and cooled on a wire rack.
Official recipe cardApple Crisp
A family recipe for Apple Crisp, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardApple Crisp
A family recipe for Apple Crisp, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardApple Crisp
A family recipe for Apple Crisp, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardApple Crunch Pie
A family recipe for Apple Crunch Pie, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardBanana Cake
A soft, tender, old-fashioned banana cake.
Official recipe cardBanana Cake
A family recipe for Banana Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardBanana Creme Pie
A creamy banana pudding pie in a baked crust, folded with whipped topping and layered with fresh bananas.
Official recipe cardBarbecued Spareribs
Tender barbecued spareribs baked with onion, catsup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and paprika until rich, saucy, and flavorful.
Official recipe cardBasic Butter Cream Frosting
A classic, fluffy buttercream frosting made with vegetable shortening, butter, powdered sugar, cream or milk, vanilla, and salt, beaten until smooth and fluffy.
Official recipe cardBearilliant Cookie Glaze
A family recipe for Bearilliant Cookie Glaze, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardBearrific Buttercream Frosting
A family recipe for Bearrific Buttercream Frosting, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardBeary Sweet Sugar Cookies
A family recipe for Beary Sweet Sugar Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardBeef & Onion Deep Dish Pie
A hearty savory beef pie with onions, peas, sour cream, and a flaky puff pastry crust.
Official recipe cardBest Ever Sugar Cookies
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Official recipe cardBrownies
Rich, fudgy brownies with a glossy chocolate frosting perfectly sweet and packed with crunchy nuts.
Official recipe cardButter Cream Frosting For Christmas Cookies
A family recipe for Butter Cream Frosting For Christmas Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardButterfinger Bars
No-bake bars with crunchy peanut butter, crisp cereal, andchocolate—chilleduntil firm and irresistible.
Official recipe cardButterscotch Cookies
A family recipe for Butterscotch Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardButterscotch-Granola Coffee Cake
A sweet old-fashioned coffee cake made with flour, eggs, sour cream, butter, orange peel, granola, and a butterscotch filling—-layered in a square pan, baked until golden brown, then drizzled with glaze and sprinkled with chopped nuts.
Official recipe cardCarrot Cake
A family recipe for Carrot Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardCarrot Cake
Warmly spiced, moist, classic homemade carrot cake.
Official recipe cardCheesecake Supreme
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a smooth sour cream topping.
Official recipe cardCherry Crisp
A family recipe for Cherry Crisp, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardChicken Pot Pie
A family recipe for Chicken Pot Pie, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardChocolate Chip Cookies
A family recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardChocolate Chip Cookies
A family recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardChocolate Chip Cream Frosting
A light, fluffy homemade frosting made with chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips—-beaten until stiff and folded togetherfor an easy sweet topping.
Official recipe cardChocolate Frosting
A rich homemade chocolate frosting made with Crisco, cocoa, milk, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar--beaten until smooth and creamy for frosting cakes.
Official recipe cardChocolate Pie
A rich old-fashioned chocolate pie with a smooth, creamy cocoa filling cooked on the stovetop until thick, then poured into a baked pie shell and chilled until set.
Official recipe cardChocolate Wafer Torte
A light old-fashioned layered dessert made with beaten egg whites, chocolate wafer crumbs, sugar, pecans, and vanilla-filled with coffe-vanilla whipped cream and chilled before serving.
Official recipe cardChristmas Cookies
A family recipe for Christmas Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardCollector's Cocoa Cake
A family recipe for Collector's Cocoa Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardCracker Barrel Chicken N' Dumplins
A cozy homestyle chicken and dumplings dish with tender dumplings in rich broth.
Official recipe cardCrispy Caramel Corn
A sweet old-fashioned caramel popcorn made with popped popcorn, brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and a touch of vanilla baked until crisp and golden.
Official recipe cardDeep Dish Apple Pie
A family recipe for Deep Dish Apple Pie, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardDouble Choc Oatmeal Cookies
Rich, old-fashioned chocolate cookies with cocoa and oats for a soft, homemade texture—baked until lightly browned.
Official recipe cardDutch Apple Pie
An old-fashioned Dutch apple pie with tender sliced apples, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a sweet crumb topping.
Official recipe cardFavorite Coffee Cake
A classic homemade coffee cake with a crumb topping, baked warm and served fresh.
Official recipe cardFoolproof Chocolate Fudge
A rich old-fashioned chocolate fudge made with semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and optional nuts—chilled until firm and cut into squares.
Official recipe cardFresh Apple Cake
A warmly spiced homemade apple cake with honey,apples,and pecans.
Official recipe cardFudgy Chocolate Cake
A family recipe for Fudgy Chocolate Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardGlazed Ham Pie
A savory ham pie made with ground ham, bread crumbs,
Official recipe cardGrandma Pickel's Treasure Chest Bars
A sweet old-fashioned cherry chocolate bar made with brown sugar, white sugar, butter, eggs, milk, flour, chocolate chips, and maraschino cherries-finished with a warm brown-butter frosting.
Official recipe cardGrandmas Chocolate Cake
A rich, old-fashioned chocolate cake made with brown sugar, cocoa, and a creamy boiled chocolate frosting.
Official recipe cardHamantaschen Cookie Fillings
A family recipe for Hamantaschen Cookie Fillings, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardHamantaschen Cookies
Traditional triangular filled cookies with a tender dough and sweet fruit or poppy seed filling.
Official recipe cardImpossible Taco Pie
A savory old-fashioned taco pie made with ground beef, onion, taco seasoning, green chilies, Bisquick, milk, and eggs—-baked until set, then topped with tomatoes and shredded cheese and served with sour cream, lettuce, and extra cheese.
Official recipe cardItalian Cream Cake
A family recipe for Italian Cream Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardMini Pot Pies
A family recipe for Mini Pot Pies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardMolasses Sugar Cookies
Old-fashioned molasses sugar cookies made with shortening, sugar, molasses, warm spices, and rolled in sugar before baking until soft and fragrant.
Official recipe cardNo-Bake Peanut Butter Crunchies
A family recipe for No-Bake Peanut Butter Crunchies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardNutty Mocha Brownie Sundaes
A family recipe for Nutty Mocha Brownie Sundaes, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardOatmeal Cookies
A family recipe for Oatmeal Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardOatmeal Scotchie Pan Cookies
A chewy old-fashioned cookie bar made with brown sugar, butter, oats, butterscotch chips, and a hint of orange--baked in a pan until golden and cut into squares.
Official recipe cardOld Fashioned Chocolate Fudge
A family recipe for Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardOld Fashioned Sugar Cookies
A family recipe for Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardOne Bowl Butter Cream Frosting
A quick and creamy buttercream frosting made in one bowl no cooking needed! Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Official recipe cardPastry For Pie Crust
A family recipe for Pastry For Pie Crust, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPawsome Cocoa Cookies
A family recipe for Pawsome Cocoa Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPeanut Brittle Bars
A family recipe for Peanut Brittle Bars, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPeanut Butter Cake
A family recipe for Peanut Butter Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPeanut Butter Cookies
A family recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPeanut Butter Fudge
A creamy old-fashioned peanut butter fudge made with butter, evaporated milk, sugar, marshmallows, peanut butter chips, vanilla, and chopped nuts--cooked until smooth, poured into a pan, then topped with melted chocolate.
Official recipe cardPearls & Chocolate Cookies
A family recipe for Pearls & Chocolate Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPecan Pie
A family recipe for Pecan Pie, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPie Crust
A simple old-fashioned pie crust made with butter or margarine, flour, and milk—mixed lightly, rolled out on a floured board, and used for a 9-inch pie crust.
Official recipe cardPudding In A Cloud
A family recipe for Pudding In A Cloud, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPudding Pie Dessert
A family recipe for Pudding Pie Dessert, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPumpkin Cookies
A family recipe for Pumpkin Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardPumpkin Cookies
Soft, cozy pumpkin cookies with oats, chocolate chips, and festive icing.
Official recipe cardQuick Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks
A sweet, old-fashioned cookie treat made with chocolate chips and nuts, baked into strips for quick,easy serving.
Official recipe cardRaspberry Apple Pie
A sweet old-fashioned raspberry-apple pie made with sliced apples, raspberries, sugar, quick tapioca, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, all tucked into a faky double crust and baked until bubbly and golden.
Official recipe cardRice Crispy Bars
Chewy, gooey marshmallow cereal bars—quick, easy, and perfect for sharing.
Official recipe cardSausage Stuffing Pie
A hearty savory pie filled with pork sausage, onion, applesauce, breadcrumbs, and sage.
Official recipe cardSouthwest Taco Pie
A hearty Tex-Mex pie layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, taco sauce, and cheddar cheese.
Official recipe cardSpeedy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
A family recipe for Speedy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardSpring Breeze Cheesecake
A light old-fashioned no-bake cheesecake made with cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, whipped topping, and a graham cracker crust chilled until set and garnished with fresh strawberries if desired.
Official recipe cardStrawberry Rhubarb Pie
A family recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardStrawberry Shortcake
A family recipe for Strawberry Shortcake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardSurprise Bars
A quick, old-fashioned dessert bar made with oatmeal, peanut butter, brown sugar, butter, and chocolate chips.
Official recipe cardToll House Pie
A rich old-fashioned chocolate chip pie made with eggs, flour, sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, chocolate chips, and walnuts, baked in a single crust and served with whipped cream or ice cream.
Official recipe cardTurtle Bar Cookies
A family recipe for Turtle Bar Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.
Official recipe cardYellow Cake
A classic homemade yellow cake made with flour, sugar, baking powder, Crisco, eggs, milk, and vanillamixed into a smooth batter and baked until tender and golden.