Journey Through America's Rich Dessert History

This colorful collection features 125 handpicked classic, heirloom, and regional American dessert recipes - from cakes, pies, and puddings, to cookies, brownies, and bars—foolproofed by the test cooks and editors of Cook's Country magazine.

We've put these heirloom treasures through their paces in the test kitchen and made sure that they are clear, easy to follow, and foolproof. You won't be left guessing what Grandmother meant by a teacup of sugar or a walnut-size piece of butter. Baking tips and shopping sidebars give readers tips on the best ingredients and equipment based on Cook's Country research and testing.

From Great American Cakes and Coffee-Hour Cakes to Holiday Cookie Swap and Cupcake Heaven, you'll find up-to-date recipes for long-remembered favorites like snowy Coconut Layer Cake, rum-scented Black-Bottom Pie, and buttery Danish Pastry to new dessert discoveries like Chocolate Blackout Cake, and Millionaire Pie.

Featured Recipes Include:
Deep-Dish Apple Pie, Jefferson Davis Pie, Icebox Strawberry Pie, Brown Sugar Berry Shortcakes, New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding, Chocolate Blackout Cake, Bold and Spicy Gingerbread Cake, Blueberry Boy Bait, Monkey Bread, Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes, Raspberry Mini Cheesecakes, Sugar Cookies, Whoopie Pies, Lemon Squares, Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peppermint-Surprise Brownie Bites, and dozens more!

In the tradition of the other books in the series (Cook's Country Best Grilling Recipes and Cook's Country Best Potluck Recipes), Cook's Country Blue Ribbon Desserts is bound in an easy-to-use lay-flat spiral binding and sturdy kitchen-friendly laminated hard cover. With this book in hand, you'll have access to all your favorite desserts - knowing they will work the first time and every time you make them.

Cook's Country Blue Ribbon Desserts