3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 11 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 24
These Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies are fun, festive, and packed with flavor and texture! Loaded with M&M's®, mini marshmallows, pretzels, peanuts, and holiday sprinkles, these cookies are a delightful mix of sweet and salty goodness. Made with Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, this easy recipe is perfect for holiday baking with the family. Get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Christmas Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies that will be the star of your cookie tray!
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 81 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 3 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 24
With their sweet-and-tart flavor and ooey-and-gooey texture, these bars are easy to love and easy to make. To pull together a pan, you’ll only need 15 minutes of hands-on time, which makes them perfect for any holiday get-together (especially the ones that sneak up on you). And since they’re baked in a sturdy 13x9 pan, they’re easy to tote along. Keep a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix—the secret shortcut ingredient in this recipe—on hand and you’ll be able to pull off these cranberry-studded and powdered sugar-sprinkled bars whenever you need an easy and crowd-pleasing dessert.
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 17 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 2 hr 55 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 24
Get ahead of the holidays with this make-ahead recipe that’s easy enough for a novice baker! It all starts with the tried-and-true shortbread formula: sugar, butter and flour. These three basic ingredients—plus a dash of vanilla—are all that’s needed to make a dough that bakes up into almost inexplicably buttery and tender cookies, so they’ve got substance, as well as style. Their swirled look is the result of a little bit of food color and Betty’s clever technique. Dough gets divided into three parts, dyed and recombined. A little bit of gentle kneading is all it takes to add the holly-jolly swirled effect!
3.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 4 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 5 hr 25 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 28
Try a new twist on a peppermint stick this Christmas! Fudgy chocolate cookie “sticks” get dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies for a treat that’ll really stand out on your cookie tray—but doesn’t actually require much hands-on time. Unlike cutouts or drop cookies, these easy cookies are cut from a slab of dough and cut into sticks after baking. This quick process leaves you with more time for decorating, which is a fun way to involve little bakers who will love dipping, sprinkling or even just licking bowls!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 44 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 2 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 16
Easy brownie-mix brownies get dressed up for the holidays with frosting and crushed peppermint candy.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 26 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 1 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 36
You may be the head elf in the kitchen, but if you want to get the little helpers involved, try these Holiday Sugar Cookie Cups. These deliciously cheerful treats are made with Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix for that classic sugar cookie flavor, transformed into a red and green bite-sized confection. Don't forget to top it off with Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Frosting. They're festive, fun and an easy way to pass down a holiday-making memory.
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 4 hr 5 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 12
It’s unbeatable: The Buckeye’s combination of salty-sweet peanut butter and rich chocolate is so good, we couldn’t stop ourselves from making it into a pie. With a crust made of Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookies and a creamy peanut butter filling, it delivers on all the classic flavor, and it even has the looks to match. The chocolate ganache topping is a perfectly appropriate nod to the chocolate-dipped look of the candy. Surprise the chocolate-peanut butter lovers in your life with this new take on an old favorite!
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 3 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 15
We took our classic Tres Leches Cake recipe and gave it a rich, chocolaty twist! Make a perfectly moist chocolate tres leches cake with cake mix, chocolate milk, sweetened whipped cream and beautifully curled chocolate shavings. The result is an indulgent dessert that's every chocolate lover's dream. But the best part? This Triple Chocolate-Tres Leches Cake recipe serves 15, making it a perfect-sized dessert for any potluck or party.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 30 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 28
There must have been some magic baking up in the Betty Crocker Kitchens when this recipe was developed, because this deceptively simple cookie is about to steal the show (and your heart). Perfect for bake sales, book clubs, Christmas cookie exchanges and anything in between, this genius recipe will disappear in almost the same short amount of time it takes to make them—maybe even faster. To keep it simple, we started with Betty Crocker’s sugar cookie mix, added a few heaps of dark chocolate chunks, tossed in dried cranberries and for a dazzling finish we sprinkled these confections with coarse sparkling sugar. We could have picked a different dried fruit, but the sweet-tart cranberries balance out the rich dark chocolate so perfectly that we’d say this combination is a match made in flavor heaven. Plus, with just 20 minutes of prep, you can make this always-impressive cookie in almost no time flat!
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1277 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 3 hr 25 min
- Ingredients: 13
- Servings: 36
Perfect for any occasion, these prize-winning Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars marry the luxurious, restaurant-quality taste of classic crème brûlée with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake, all in a convenient bar form.
These dessert bars feature a buttery, soft crust made from Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix which provides the perfect foundation for the decadent French vanilla cheesecake filling. The magic topping is a layer of finely crushed toffee bits that creates a delightful crunch, mimicking the signature caramelized sugar of traditional crème brûlée without the need for a kitchen torch.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this simple yet elegant cheesecake bar recipe is designed to impress. These prize-winning treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a special family dessert. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite sweet creation.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 48 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 1 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 16
Bake your favorite peanut butter blossom cookie in bar form in this easy, cookie exchange-friendly recipe!
3.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 79 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 1 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 3
- Servings: 64
Fudge-making can be fussy—good thing you're a hostess with a hack. By using Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting, there’s no need for a candy thermometer or constant stirring over the stove. All it takes to make this eye-catching Christmas swirl fudge is a can of our favorite frosting, a few cups of white chocolate baking chips and bright red and green gel colors. With just 10 minutes of prep, some cooling time in your fridge and three ingredients, this sweet-as-can-be recipe will deliver holiday fun. It's the easiest (and tastiest!) way to spread joy during the hectic holiday season.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 4 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 4 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 16
The definition of a decadent dessert, this dreamy chocolate ganache-caramel tart (with chocolate chunk cookie base, of course) gets drizzled with caramel sauce and sprinkled with sea salt to become an absolute showstopper.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 4 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 32
Dark chocolate, orange peel and toasted almonds take simple sugar cookie dough to a sophisticated place in these dressed-up slice-and-bake cookies. Their vibrant flavor and edges coated in sparkling sugar will make them the star of your cookie tray.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1049 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 40 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 12
Super moist and fluffy, pineapple upside-down cake is a comforting and festive one-layer dessert. The combination of yellow cake mix, pineapple, brown sugar, and cherries keeps the cake wonderfully tender and flavorful. After baking, the cake is flipped, and the caramelized fruit becomes the stunning, glossy topping. The sweet syrup created while baking infuses the cake with extra flavor, making it as impressive as it is easy to make. With just 15 minutes of prep, it's easy to enjoy pineapple upside-down cake.
This classic recipe has been loved for nearly 70 years. It was first introduced in Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book in 1956 as a scratch cake. In 2000 we updated it to use Betty Crocker’s Super Moist Cake Mix where it debuted in the Ultimate Cake Mix Cookbook. Pineapple upside-down cake is as versatile as it is delicious and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether served at a cozy brunch, a baby shower, or as the centerpiece of a celebration, this cheery dessert is sure to add joy to any moment.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 275 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 1 hr 35 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 24
This bar is perfect to round out your cookie exchange -- colorful holiday chocolate candies, white vanilla baking chips and sugar cookie mix makes this a snap to make and bake.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 103 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 72
If you’d like to try making your own candy, this easy peanut brittle recipe is a perfect place to start. While “brittle” is the term for any combination of sugar and water that’s heated to the hard crack stage and cooled, it’s the addition of salty peanuts that makes this homemade peanut brittle recipe so addictively delicious.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 46 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 50 min
- Total time: 2 hr 5 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 52
Chocoholics, rejoice! This cookie truffle is for you in all its chocolate, hazelnut glory!
3.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 171 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 1 hr 5 min
- Total time: 1 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 72
If you’re looking for a new favorite Christmas cookie, we’ve got you covered with this Classic Spritz Cookies recipe.
The word “spritz” comes from the German word spritzen which means “to squirt.” This refers to squirting or pushing the buttery cookie dough through a cookie press. Cookie presses typically comes with several different metal plates, which means it’s ultra-easy to create many different designs with one easy to prepare cookie dough. This makes our recipe the perfect choice for anyone who wants to add more variety to their Christmas cookie trays.
One of the many reasons spritz cookies have become a Christmas staple is how easy it is for kids to join in on the fun. Your little elves can create an array of shapes from Christmas trees, to festive snowflakes, or even bells with an easy-to-use cookie press. These cookies are so much fun to make that your family will be requesting them every holiday season.
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 17 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 25 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 20
This classic cranberry molasses cake, served warm with sweet butter sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, is an extra-special treat for a holiday or really any night of the week.
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 16 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 2 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 64
We don’t like to mess with a good thing, but this creative new take on the Christmas cookie staple offers a genius shortcut (no rolling!) but all the classic flavor!
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 62 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 18 min
- Ingredients: 2
- Servings: 16
Peppermint Bark is one of the quickest and most delicious holiday candies you can make. Even better—this easy Peppermint Bark recipe only calls for two ingredients! Classic peppermint candies get crushed up and sprinkled onto melted candy coating to create tasty, festive peppermint almond bark. Whip up a batch before your next holiday gathering, add it to a holiday dessert platter, or send it home with family and friends.
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 15 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 4 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 24
Red velvet cookie base with Golden Oreo™ cookie middle, topped with a fudgy brownie layer -- it doesn’t get more outrageous than this!
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 18 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 1 hr 10 min
- Total time: 5 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 24
Our favorite layered dessert heads to the North Pole with this peppermint-loaded lush. Starting with a Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie crust and finished with a peppermint sprinkle atop billowy whipped topping, this dessert is a must-make for the holiday season.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 92 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 2 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 15
Cut up brownies to create a fun holiday treat. Decorating is child's play.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 156 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 60 min
- Total time: 2 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 26
Indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Truffles don't just come from a box or the candy shop—they're even better when they come from your own kitchen! Making Chocolate Truffles is an affordable way to make a personalized, gift-worthy treat. And once you master this simple Chocolate Truffles recipe, you'll always have a great solution for party-ready sweets. Set these little beauties out at a gathering, and watch them fly off the platter!
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 257 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 60
Wrap up the fun with a chocolate twist on traditional Russian tea cakes. Surprise! There's chocolate in the center of each cookie.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 4 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 2 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 13
- Servings: 15
We put a holiday spin on the classic Tres Leches Cake, and the result is a decadent eggnog dessert that’ll be your favorite indulgence of the season.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 105 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 24
Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2007! Bake a warm and cozy fruit dessert bar using cookie mix and pie filling, ingredients already in your cupboard.
