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• Prep:  45 min
• Total:  16 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  8

During the colder months, we can’t get enough soup, stew and chili, but truth be told—sometimes we need a break from our old favorites. That’s why this recipe is such a welcome addition. It makes for a hearty bowl with fall-apart-tender chunks of beef in a luscious, rich broth, but that’s not all that’s going on here. Caramelized onions add a sweetness that’s well balanced by the slightly bitter (think coffee-flavored) taste of the Guinness®. The preparation of the beef—it’s dredged in flour and browned before being added to the slow cooker crock—helps thicken the stew and adds all sorts of deeply savory flavor. So when you want something comforting and crowd-friendly—but also feel like you’ve been eating the same thing for months—turn to this sensational stew for something new.

During the colder months, we can’t get enough soup, stew and chili, but truth be told—sometimes we need a break from ...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  3 hr 50 min
• Ingredients:  12
• Servings:  7

As they say, opposites attract. That’s certainly the case with sweet, acidic tomatoes and creamy dairy—in all its many forms. After all, it’s this better-together combination that makes lasagna so luxurious, pizza so mouthwatering and grilled cheese and tomato soup so irresistible. So when we set out to make an extra-easy slow-cooker soup, we knew we wanted it to feature this combo. But hold on—dairy in the slow cooker? That’s usually a less-than-ideal combination (dairy can easily curdle in the slow cooker). That’s why the trick to this recipe is waiting until the end to add the cream and cheesy tortellini. That’s right, we decided a double-dose of dairy would be the perfect complement to the tomatoes in this soup, and the result is rich, velvety and very comforting! And that’s not all, the dollop of fresh pesto adds bright, anise-tinged notes and the sprinkle of shredded Parmesan adds nutty richness that take this simple soup to the next level!

As they say, opposites attract. That’s certainly the case with sweet, acidic tomatoes and creamy dairy—in all its man...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  8 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  6

Forget the package you thought you knew: This slow-cooker ramen is satisfying and filled with rich flavor that a seasoning packet could never match, and is still easy to prepare. A boneless pork shoulder cooks in a broth enriched with ingredients like cremini mushrooms, green onions, gingerroot and garlic. Serve over ramen noodles with the toppings of your choice to customize your bowl!

Forget the package you thought you knew: This slow-cooker ramen is satisfying and filled with rich flavor that a seas...

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  15
• Servings:  8

If you want a rich, satisfying dinner, try making this Tuscan Sausage Soup recipe! A brothy tomato base is loaded with rich Italian sausage, sweet vegetables, tender cannellini beans and just the right amount of pasta. Top off this Tuscan Sausage Soup with a handful of toasted breadcrumbs and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, and you’ve got the perfect meal!

If you want a rich, satisfying dinner, try making this Tuscan Sausage Soup recipe! A brothy tomato base is loaded wit...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  18
• Servings:  4

Sometimes you need the comfort and healing power of chicken noodle soup but could do without the noodles. For those times, there’s this herby and aromatic soup featuring fresh ginger, jalapeño, green onion, basil and cilantro, and made complete with tender chunks of chicken thighs and a rich chicken broth. In place of noodles, this soup features cauliflower rice—find it in the freezer section of your grocery store. This cruciferous vegetable does double duty here by making a satisfying textural substitute for the rice or noodles you might normally add to your chicken soup, while also adding some healthful benefits—cauliflower is loaded with nutrients, fiber, vitamins and potassium. The final twist in this soup recipe is the tablespoon of soy sauce stirred in at the end for extra savory flavor that’ll have you coming back for a second bowl! So next time you need to heal your body or soul, do it with the help of this non-traditional but just-as-soothing chicken soup!

Sometimes you need the comfort and healing power of chicken noodle soup but could do without the noodles. For those t...

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  19
• Servings:  6

A bowl of this sweet-and-savory stew can warm up even the chilliest days. Sweet potatoes and chicken are added to a hearty stew base of peanut butter and coconut milk, flavored with gingerroot, garlic and a touch of jalapeño. It’s an easy, no-fuss way to serve something surprising but comforting for dinner.

A bowl of this sweet-and-savory stew can warm up even the chilliest days. Sweet potatoes and chicken are added to a h...

• Prep:  45 min
• Total:  8 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  8

Meltingly tender meaty dishes like this one are made for cold nights. And while this would make a perfect Sunday supper, it’s actual possible any night of the week, thanks to your slow cooker! That’s right, this recipe truly benefits from cooking all day. Beef short-ribs are extremely flavorful, but to experience the full depth of their savoriness, you need time. Time, plus a prep technique we consider key to making the best possible slow-cooker meats: browning. Browning the short ribs, onions and garlic and deglazing the pan might sound cumbersome, but it’s actually quite efficient, since the deglazing leaves you with a clean pan, and more importantly, the whole process amounts to next-level flavor. Flavor so dynamite, we think this recipe is destined to become a part of your cold-weather dinner rotation!

Meltingly tender meaty dishes like this one are made for cold nights. And while this would make a perfect Sunday supp...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  4 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  8

Meet your new favorite party dish! Sweet and smoky with just the right amount of spicy kick, these barbecue chicken thighs are a crowd pleaser that’ll make every host’s life a little bit easier. Here’s why this recipe is so good: First, thighs are the perfect cut of chicken for the slow cooker, because they contain more fat, which means they don’t dry out as easily as breasts. Second, the sauce is homemade—and homemade does not equal hard in this case. If you can chop an onion, you can make this sauce, and it is so worth it! We’ve made sure that there’s enough sauce to coat the chicken while it cooks, and some extra to add as a finishing touch, because let’s be real—it’s all about the sauce when barbecue’s on the menu!

Meet your new favorite party dish! Sweet and smoky with just the right amount of spicy kick, these barbecue chicken t...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  8 hr 55 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  6

Here’s something that should make every home cook happy: There’s tons of flavor in less expensive cuts of meat. The trick is to treat those cheap cuts right, as is done in this recipe, where beef stew meat is browned in a skillet and left to finish off over low heat in the slow cooker. The result of this all-day stewing is succulent and fully flavored Mongolian beef that’s well complemented by its sweet and savory sauce—made of brown sugar and soy sauce. The chopped carrots and vinegar added at the end provide a welcome bit of freshness and acid to the dish, while the garnishes of fresh, chopped green onions and sprinkle of sesame seed adds brightness and sweet nuttiness. Serve this with rice, and you’ve got a take-out favorite dinner—at a fraction of the price.

Here’s something that should make every home cook happy: There’s tons of flavor in less expensive cuts of meat. The t...

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  3 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  15
• Servings:  6

Combining sweet, savory and spicy flavors, it’s no wonder Thai Peanut Chicken is a take-out favorite. But here’s a secret: It doesn’t have to come from a take-out box to turn out delicious. You, or rather your slow cooker, can do this dinner at home. Thai cooking is all about combining bright, bold ingredients to create big flavor. Here’s how that works in this recipe. First, simply choosing chicken thighs will start you off in the right direction. Thighs have more fat and turn out tender (not dry) when slow cooked. Second, dredging your thighs in flour and then browning, before slow cooking, develops the flavor of the meat and helps the sauce turn out thick and velvety. Combining standard ingredients—your jar of peanut butter and bottle of Worcestershire—with a few more specialized, but still widely available, ingredients—curry paste (more on that below), coconut milk and fresh ginger—allows you to build the flavor you know and love. Finally, letting all these elements stew together in the slow cooker over low heat melds them together, so you end up with a perfectly balanced and fully flavored dinner.

Combining sweet, savory and spicy flavors, it’s no wonder Thai Peanut Chicken is a take-out favorite. But here’s a se...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  6 hr 25 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  6

Delight the hearty eaters in your life with this, the ultimate meat and potatoes dish. Actually, we should say meats, since it contains both country-style pork ribs and kielbasa sausage, which taste mighty fine served alongside creamy Yukon Gold potatoes. Keeping all those richly-flavored ingredients in check, is the zesty Dijon marinade and tangy sauerkraut. So while this certainly is not a light meal, it is well-balanced. The only thing it might be missing is a slice of brown rye bread and a stein of your favorite Oktoberfest brew. Prost!

Delight the hearty eaters in your life with this, the ultimate meat and potatoes dish. Actually, we should say meats,...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  7 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  6

Simple, savory and warming, this slow-cooker brisket is a traditional take on pot roast that's as easy as it is comforting. Make it the centerpiece of a family feast, or slice and shred it for a sandwich stuffer. Either way, this brisket is true to tradition (or maybe it's superstition), in that it tastes better the next day. So next time you're hosting the family gathering, save some stress and get this done ahead of time.

Simple, savory and warming, this slow-cooker brisket is a traditional take on pot roast that's as easy as it is comfo...

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  12
• Servings:  8

Just like your favorite boxed shells and cheese, this recipe turns out a dinner that’s creamy, irresistible and made in a single pot. But unlike the boxed version, this upgrade will fill up the whole family—thanks to the addition of hearty Italian sausage and Muir Glen™ tomato basil pasta sauce. Cooking the whole meal in a single pot isn’t just convenient, it also allows you to build flavor as you go. Here’s what we mean: It all starts with browning the sausage until it’s cooked through. Removing the sausage but not the rendered fat it leaves behind adds deep savory flavor to the onions, garlic and red pepper flakes that get sautéed next. After your aromatics, you’ll add the tomato sauce, which is handy since it’ll help deglaze the pan and integrate more flavor into your sauce. With the addition of the broth, you’ll have enough liquid to cook your pasta. Once the pasta is cooked through, all that’s left is adding the cream and cooked sausage. Serve this up with shredded Parmesan and basil, and you’ve got a delectable dinner that might just become a part of your regular rotation.

Just like your favorite boxed shells and cheese, this recipe turns out a dinner that’s creamy, irresistible and made ...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  9 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  8

This delicious, saucy lasagna is packed with tasty meatballs that you can make ahead!

This delicious, saucy lasagna is packed with tasty meatballs that you can make ahead!

• Prep:  50 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  14
• Servings:  6

Do dinner and not the dishes with this one-pot Swedish meatballs recipe! You can even double the meatball recipe and freeze the extra meatballs for the next time you’re craving comfort food.

Do dinner and not the dishes with this one-pot Swedish meatballs recipe! You can even double the meatball recipe and ...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  2 hr 25 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  8

You asked for it, and the Betty Crocker Kitchens are delivering! Now you can make one of our most popular Instant Pot™ recipes, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, in the slow cooker. This creamy, flavor-rich pasta dish made with campanelle pasta, chicken, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is incredibly easy but feels extra special. It’s as perfect for company as it is for a family night in.

You asked for it, and the Betty Crocker Kitchens are delivering! Now you can make one of our most popular Instant Pot...

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  16
• Servings:  8

Chicken paprikash, a traditional Hungarian recipe, gets the casserole treatment in this flavorful dish. Chicken is combined with red bell peppers, Hungarian paprika and sour cream, then tossed with egg noodles to create a modern take on an old-school classic.

Chicken paprikash, a traditional Hungarian recipe, gets the casserole treatment in this flavorful dish. Chicken is co...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 25 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  4

Here’s the one-and-done roast chicken dinner recipe you didn’t know you needed—until now! It’s easy enough to pull off with a couple of standard veggies like carrots, potatoes and onions and flavorful aromatics, like rosemary, thyme and garlic. Toss the whole lot together in your trusty 13x9, and set your chicken on top. As the poultry cooks, its drippings add incredible flavor and tender texture to the veggies below. Give this Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken Dinner a try, and we think you’ll understand why we consider this an essential chicken dish.

Here’s the one-and-done roast chicken dinner recipe you didn’t know you needed—until now! It’s easy enough to pull of...

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  6

Perfect for Sunday supper—or to have on hand to add to soups, sandwiches and tacos throughout the week—this chicken is as flavorful as it is effortless.

Perfect for Sunday supper—or to have on hand to add to soups, sandwiches and tacos throughout the week—this chicken i...

• Prep:  45 min
• Total:  4 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  14
• Servings:  6

This roast chicken dinner is as classic as it gets. Bone-in, skin-on chicken is slow-cooked with carrots, mushrooms and onions in an herb-infused broth, then topped with crispy bacon as a finishing touch. Serve with mashed potatoes any time you’re craving comfort food.

This roast chicken dinner is as classic as it gets. Bone-in, skin-on chicken is slow-cooked with carrots, mushrooms a...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  6

This easy, impressive weeknight dinner is our take on “chicken under a brick.” A whole chicken gets browned under the weight of a cast-iron skillet for extra crispiness, before being roasted atop a simple vegetable medley that soaks up the delicious juices.

This easy, impressive weeknight dinner is our take on “chicken under a brick.” A whole chicken gets browned under the...

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 50 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  6

All you need is four ingredients and a slow cooker to make an incredibly moist and meltingly tender crockpot whole chicken that’s way better than the store-bought version.

All you need is four ingredients and a slow cooker to make an incredibly moist and meltingly tender crockpot whole ch...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  4

Roast a whole chicken with fresh sage and lemon slices for a flavorful twist on dinner.

Roast a whole chicken with fresh sage and lemon slices for a flavorful twist on dinner.

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  1 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

Need a stunning side dish for your next family get-together? Try making Potatoes Anna, also called Pommes Anna, which is a tasty layered potato dish that’s guaranteed to steal the show at any gathering. In this updated version of a classic Potatoes Anna recipe, thinly sliced potatoes are layered with garlic-thyme butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra boost of flavor that can’t be beat.

Need a stunning side dish for your next family get-together? Try making Potatoes Anna, also called Pommes Anna, which...

• Prep:  40 min
• Total:  2 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  16

Dry and tasteless dinner rolls? Banish the thought! You can bake up soft and chewy dinner rolls full of savory flavor with this recipe. Topped with a seasoning mix inspired by the iconic everything bagel, these rolls have notes of onion, garlic, sesame, poppy seed and sea salt, which means they go with whatever you’re having for dinner. And keep in mind—the dough can be made the day ahead! So, keep this recipe around for the holidays and dinner parties, because nothing pleases or impresses quite like a hot-from-the-oven dinner roll.

Dry and tasteless dinner rolls? Banish the thought! You can bake up soft and chewy dinner rolls full of savory flavor...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  32

These cute mini popovers are perfect for breakfast, holiday brunch or a side at dinner.

These cute mini popovers are perfect for breakfast, holiday brunch or a side at dinner.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  10 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  15

With sweet, melty onions mixed into a creamy base and brought to life with a couple of savory ingredients, this luscious dip will keep everyone hovering around the bowl and, in between bites, talking to each other about how good it is! And since that’s what parties are all about, we think this is the recipe you need next time you entertain. The inspiration behind this recipe was the crowd-favorite onion dip that you buy in a tub at the grocery store, but our goal wasn’t simply to replicate. While we wanted to hit the same savory and rich notes of the original dip, we also wanted to create something new that would be worth the effort to make from scratch, without demanding too much effort. This wasn’t too big a challenge for the Betty Crocker Test Kitchen experts, who came up with the idea of caramelizing onions in a slow cooker, so all you really have to do is chop the onions and forget about them for the rest of the day. With such a flavorful base, it doesn’t take much to round out the recipe: cream cheese, a little mayo, fresh herbs, a dash of soy sauce—that’s really all there is to it. Next time you have people coming around, give this recipe a try.

With sweet, melty onions mixed into a creamy base and brought to life with a couple of savory ingredients, this lusci...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  72 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  16

Briny feta, tart lemon, bright herbs and hot pepper come together in perfect harmony here. Spoon this appetizer onto a round of buttery, toasted French bread for a perfectly balanced bite that you’ll want to keep eating all night. That’s right, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect for a party. It’s low-effort, tastes great and is sure to impress, despite the fact that its ingredient list is short and mostly utilizes bits and bobs of ingredients you might already have on hand. Feta might be the exception to that rule, but that’s exactly what we were going for when we developed this recipe: a way to showcase the divine flavor of this special cheese. So mix this up in advance of your next party, and watch your guests go gaga over this marinated app—there’s no need to reveal how easy it was to make.

Briny feta, tart lemon, bright herbs and hot pepper come together in perfect harmony here. Spoon this appetizer onto ...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  4 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  8

When it comes to greens, collards tend to live in the shadow of lettuce, spinach and even kale—except in the South. There, collard greens, which taste like a cross between kale and cabbage, star in a dish that inspires lots of love and plenty of controversy, too. One classic debate: Should collards be cooked until silken or left with a bit of texture? That’s what we love about this recipe—it features all the rich savory flavor of the classic dish but is prepared using a simplified set-it-and-forget-it method that leaves room for customization. Those who like their collards meltingly tender should let their greens stew together with the ham bone and other ingredients until the six-hour point, while those who prefer a more toothsome texture can stop at four. So if you’ve been leaving collard greens on the grocery display, consider this your easy entry to enjoying this under-the-radar-but-totally-terrific veggie!

When it comes to greens, collards tend to live in the shadow of lettuce, spinach and even kale—except in the South. T...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  3 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  4

If you’ve ever woken up craving a warm, gooey sticky roll for breakfast, but just don’t want to make a huge batch, this recipe is just for you (and one other person). These made-from-scratch rolls are surprisingly simple, full of buttery caramel flavor and have just the right sticky-and-tender texture to make them an all-time-favorite recipe.

If you’ve ever woken up craving a warm, gooey sticky roll for breakfast, but just don’t want to make a huge batch, th...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  48

Chocolate chip cookies are classic treats you reach for year-round—and these homemade chocolate chip cookies are our top-searched recipe! Made and enjoyed by thousands of people over the years.

This recipe was introduced on a 1939 Betty Crocker radio program. It later appeared in the first 1950 printing of the Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook. Betty has fine-tuned this chocolate chip cookies recipe to perfection. Back in the ‘50s, the recipe called for shortening, as it was less expensive than butter and could be stored longer. The recipe was switched to margarine (when margarine was the most popular option). Since then, we’ve learned that there is no substitute for real butter for the best flavor—period.

These cookies have been optimized for over 75 years into the best cookies you can sink your teeth into, and we think you’ll agree.  

Chocolate chip cookies are classic treats you reach for year-round—and these homemade chocolate chip cookies are o...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  19
• Servings:  8

Whatever your perception of fruit cake is, turn it upside down and inside out, because this is not the rock-hard loaf that’s been passed around since times eternal. This version includes all the best of the classic ingredients—brandy, dried fruit, nuts, molasses and warming spices—just rejiggered into a cake that’s soft, tender-crumbed and completely irresistible, if we do say so ourselves. It begins by combining dried cherries, apricots and pecans with melted butter and brown sugar. These ingredients go into the pan first and get topped with batter, because this fruit cake is also an upside-down cake. When it’s turned out of its pan, the fruits and nuts are glossy, gooey and caramelized, which makes this cake so pretty that it really only needs a dollop of whipped cream to be complete. If you’re ready to turn tradition on its head, give this modern take on fruit cake a try!

Whatever your perception of fruit cake is, turn it upside down and inside out, because this is not the rock-hard loaf...

• Prep:  1 hr 30 min
• Total:  3 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  21
• Servings:  12

If you’re looking for a baking project or beautiful (and wildly delicious!) layered cake for a special occasion, look no further than this Black Forest Layer Cake. Three layers of a moist chocolate cake are separated by a from-scratch cherry filling (made with dark sweet cherries) that’s both rich and tart in its taste, then frosted with a Swiss buttercream frosting and decorated with shaved chocolate and a pile of maraschino cherries. What makes this cake truly special is the “double dam” frosting border! Frosting is piped twice on the outside edge of the cake layer so there’s a thick layer of buttercream that holds in the cherry filling. The end result is a dramatic black and white look and a touch of extra Swiss buttercream for frosting lovers. This cake is an absolute stunner, and it will reward the baker and the guests alike!

If you’re looking for a baking project or beautiful (and wildly delicious!) layered cake for a special occasion, look...

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  12
• Servings:  4

Infused with fragrant, citrusy grapefruit flavor, these moist mini pound cakes are a sophisticated-yet-simple treat. A classic version of buttery pound cake is the starting point of this recipe, but it gets notched up with a grapefruit syrup that’s brushed on while the cakes are still warm from the oven. This recipe is sized down for two, but also yields enough for two nights of dessert. Get ready—your kitchen is going to smell delicious!

Infused with fragrant, citrusy grapefruit flavor, these moist mini pound cakes are a sophisticated-yet-simple treat. ...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  2 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  24

Our classic banana bread, a longtime favorite from Betty Crocker, first appeared as a variation of a fruit loaf recipe in the 1950 Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book. It wasn’t until 1986 that it earned its own title in the 6th edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook. Over the years, we’ve fine-tuned this quick bread by experimenting with different types and amounts of fats, sugars, liquids, bananas, and even a microwave method, until we perfected the recipe in 1991. Since then, it has been featured in every Big Red Cookbook.

We believe this is the best banana bread recipe, which is why we continue to use it today. With simple ingredients like ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, it’s ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers. This timeless recipe is known for being both delicious and easy to follow, making it a hit with family and friends.

Our classic banana bread, a longtime favorite from Betty Crocker, first appeared as a variation of a fruit loaf re...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  3 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  12

With a name like Glazed Lemon-Blueberry Loaf, you know you’re in for a treat. Tangy and sweet, thanks to the fresh blueberries and lemon juice, the secret to this recipe is stirring sour cream (or plain yogurt) into the batter for an ultra-moist crumb! And because this is lemon-blueberry bread, we couldn’t resist upping the flavor with a lemon-extract and powdered sugar glaze on top—don’t skip it, really! True lemon lovers might want to add an garnish of fresh zest for an extra pop of citrus.

With a name like Glazed Lemon-Blueberry Loaf, you know you’re in for a treat. Tangy and sweet, thanks to the fresh bl...

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  4 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  15
• Servings:  12

The iconic deli cookie of New York is coming to your kitchen. That’s right, you can bake perfect Black and Whites with this recipe. Soft, cakey and a tiny bit tangy (we use lemon extract and buttermilk), these cookies are perfectly complemented by their sweet half-chocolate, half-white icing. That icing also gives them a pretty, glossy look—these could hold their own in any deli case—and just like the store-bought ones, they’re oversized (each cookie uses 1/4 cup of dough!). So, bake up a batch of these, and you’ll be able to satisfy the most voracious of cookie monsters!

The iconic deli cookie of New York is coming to your kitchen. That’s right, you can bake perfect Black and Whites wit...

• Prep:  60 min
• Total:  4 hr 25 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  24

Ready to bite into a tasty baking challenge? This recipe will hone your skills and reward you with a truly fabulous result. A nut-fudge filling is folded into a scratch cookie crust flavored with orange zest and sprinkled with sparking sugar. With the perfect flavor balance, this cookie is just familiar enough to remind you of the chocolate oranges of Christmases past.

Ready to bite into a tasty baking challenge? This recipe will hone your skills and reward you with a truly fabulous r...

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  2

Don’t let the French name fool you—these might be the quickest, easiest desserts you’ll ever make (and if you’re wondering, it’s pronounced “poh-deh-crem”). Pots de crème are surprisingly simple baked custards, and this indulgent chocolate version is the ideal for a date night at home. They’re sophisticated, rich and elegant and sized just right.

Don’t let the French name fool you—these might be the quickest, easiest desserts you’ll ever make (and if you’re wond...

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  2 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  18
• Servings:  12

This is a coconut-lover’s dream! Our rich scratch chocolate cake is layered not once, but three times, with our delicious homemade German Chocolate cake frosting. The signature coconut-pecan recipe is both the filling and frosting for this classic cake.
Whether you’re brand-new to baking or you’ve been around the kitchen once or twice, trust Betty’s easy fool-proof recipe and helpful tips to create a cake that may look like it came from a bakery, but you know better…and we’ll be high-fiving you with our red oven mitt for your success!

The irresistible, indulgent flavors of this cake have made it a holiday tradition with many families, particularly for Christmas or Easter. But it’s not hard to make—why enjoy it only for a holiday meal? Bring it out as the end to any special dinner, whether it’s celebrating a new job or an anniversary, to commemorate the event with style!

This is a coconut-lover’s dream! Our rich scratch chocolate cake is layered not once, but three times, with our delic...