Vanilla Recipes

Whether your pantry is stocked with extract, beans or paste, these recipes with vanilla let this classic flavor shine. Use it in baked goods and savory foods, too.

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    Pecan Tassies

    22 reviews

    These pecan tassies are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll...


    Southern Pralines

    10 reviews

    This recipe is truly southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...


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    Pound Cake

    9 reviews

    Our rich and sweet pound cake recipe is made with all the basics—butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour—for a perfect,...


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    Vanilla Pudding

    31 reviews

    This vanilla pudding recipe will have you permanently crossing instant pudding mix off your shopping list.


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    Banana Smoothie

    14 reviews

    Refreshing, creamy and brimming with banana, our banana smoothie is the ultimate wholesome beverage.


    Buttermilk Pie

    6 reviews

    Our buttermilk pie consists of a cinnamon-lemon custard layer nestled inside a tender, flaky pie crust. It's so delicious, you'll...


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    Chocolate Chip Blondies

    141 reviews

    These chocolate chip blondies are a comforting treat that's ready in just 30 minutes. Meet your new go-to potluck dessert!


    Vanilla Popcorn

    10 reviews

    "This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...

    Vanilla Butter Rollouts

    13 reviews

    Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy...


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    Chocolate Cream Pie

    19 reviews

    With a shortened baking window for the crust and a quickly cooked filling, our chocolate cream pie comes together with...


    Dutch Honey Syrup

    5 reviews

    "I grew up on a farm where a big breakfast was an everyday occurrence," relates Kathy Scott of Hemingford, Nebraska....


    Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

    22 reviews

    Indulge in these double chocolate chip cookies the next time you need to curb your chocolate hankering.


    Petits Fours

    9 reviews

    Our petits fours recipe creates traditional intricate and delicate mini cakes that look straight out of a boulangerie.


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    Drop Sugar Cookies

    8 reviews

    These drop sugar cookies are oh-so simple to whip up and easy to decorate to fit any party theme.


    Vanilla Drizzle

    Just three pantry ingredients give a special finish to coffee cakes or sweet muffins.—Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin


    Candy Cane Cookies

    9 reviews

    Impress everyone at your holiday party or cookie exchange with these classic, whimsical candy cane cookies.


    Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk

    7 reviews

    A perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas, sweet potato pie with condensed milk has a delicious, mildly sweet flavor. Here...

    Low-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream

    4 reviews

    Field editor Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah shares her recipe for yummy "light" ice cream. It's smooth and...


    Strawberry Tart

    6 reviews

    Showcase those farm-fresh, red-to-the-core summer berries with this outstanding strawberry tart.


    Berries with Vanilla Custard

    3 reviews

    What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches....


    Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

    25 reviews

    Make sour cream sugar cookies for the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies you’ve ever had.


    Fruit Salad with Vanilla

    7 reviews

    Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are...


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    Fudge

    11 reviews

    No need to head to the candy store when you have this fudge recipe. We will show you how to...

    Vanilla Crescent Cookies

    1 review

    This recipe originated in Croatia and has been in my husband's family for generations. I was thrilled when my mother-in-law...


    Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

    4 reviews

    This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...


    Double-Duty Applesauce Mini Muffins

    3 reviews

    Children reach with both hands for these buttery tender mini muffins. Cinnamon-spiced and made with applesauce, they’re easy to bake...


    Peppermint Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    Want to bring an impressive dessert into the room at your next holiday party? This peppermint cheesecake pulls out all...


    Vegan Banana Bread

    5 reviews

    This vegan banana bread is moist and delicious, without any eggs or dairy. We love a warmed-up slice for breakfast...


    Blackberry Brandy Sauce

    1 review

    Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the...