6,869 vanilla sugar recipes

Homemade fig newtons with a chewy brown-sugar cookie wrapped around real fig jam cooked with lemon. The classic lunchbox cookie made fresh, no preservatives required.

Old-fashioned sugar cookies made with butter and oil for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Rolled in sugar and pressed flat, these bake up with soft centers and lightly crisp edges. Makes 3 dozen.

Soft drop cookies made with mashed cooked carrots and finished with a warm orange glaze. The vintage Depression-era cookie that still makes sense today.

Polka-dot brownies made with melted semi-sweet chocolate, whipped eggs tripled in volume, and reduced-calorie margarine. Fudgy, lighter than classic brownies, and dusted with powdered sugar.

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies with the classic fork crisscross pattern. Chewy drop cookies made with brown sugar and rolled oats for a hearty, nutty flavor in every bite.

Strawberry-shaped cookies made from a stovetop date and Rice Krispies mixture, rolled in red sugar with green icing stems. A fun no-bake candy-cookie for kids and parties.

Chocolate-dipped coconut macaroon Easter eggs made with egg whites, unsweetened coconut, pecans, and brown sugar. A homemade holiday candy project.

Crepe blintzes filled with sweetened cottage cheese, Neufchatel, lemon zest, and vanilla, then pan-browned in a touch of canola oil. Served warm with non-fat yogurt, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Brunch favorite, lightened up.

Hazelnut double chunk cookies with toasted hazelnuts, chopped semi-sweet and white chocolate, and a splash of Frangelico. Half the nuts are ground into a paste that makes the dough incredibly rich and nutty.

Thick, chewy cowboy cookies loaded with rolled oats, chocolate chips, and brown sugar. This big-batch recipe makes 4 dozen rugged drop cookies with crispy edges and a soft center.

Quick and easy muffins from pantry staples, ready in about 30 minutes. A plain muffin base you can flavor any way you like for fast weekday breakfasts or afternoon snacks.

Creamy Southern-style butter pecan cheesecake on a pecan-studded graham cracker crust. Loaded with toasted pecans and sour cream for a rich, velvety texture. From Southern Living.

Mini brownie cups with a cream cheese pastry shell filled with melted semi-sweet chocolate and chopped walnuts. Bite-sized treats baked in mini muffin tins that combine fudgy brownie with a buttery crust.

Little jam cakes with a hidden pocket of gooseberry jam baked inside a light, buttery sponge. Bite-sized treats for lunchboxes, tea time, or dessert.

Scotch toffee bars made with rolled oats, brown sugar, dark corn syrup, and butter, baked crisp then topped with melted chocolate and chopped nuts. Chewy, crunchy, and no-fuss.

Polish cheesecake (sernik) made with drained cottage or farmer's cheese, eggs, and a cinnamon-sugar crumb topping over shortbread crust. Old-world dessert that's lighter than New York-style.