desserts

As this recipe proves, you can do a lot more with matcha than just make lattes. Matcha can also be a delicious (and nutritious) addition to your favorite smoothie, pancake or muffin recipe. Or try one of our other delicious dessert recipes that feature matcha, such as matcha cake, matcha bark or matcha cheesecake.

Did you miss St. Patrick’s Day? Don’t worry, it’s your lucky day. You can enjoy this green velvet cupcake recipe at other times of the year too. Pair them with our favorite red velvet cake recipe for a Christmas-colored dessert duo for your holiday table. You could also decorate them with soft pastel frosting and chocolate eggs for Easter, or prep them as a tailgating dessert to support your favorite green-clad sports team.

This cake is one of our most versatile dessert recipes. You can dress it up in countless ways. Enjoy it with a simple dusting of powdered sugar and a cup of coffee, or pile it high with an array of toppings. At the height of summer, we love the classic combination of whipped cream, berries or grilled peaches, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Then, as colder weather arrives, pivot and try topping this cake with warm cinnamon apples and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce. For the holidays, serve it with a rum vanilla cranberry sauce.

To crush candy canes, dump the unwrapped candies into a resealable bag. Seal the bag, then place it on a stable work surface (lay down a kitchen towel underneath to protect the countertops). Gently crush with a hammer or rolling pin or the smooth side of a meat mallet until they’re broken into small pieces.

Blueberry peach cobbler is delicious on its own, but the warm dessert tastes even better under a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Other creamy toppings worth piling on cobbler include bourbon whipped cream or homemade creme fraiche. For a flavor twist, pair the peaches and berries with ginger ice cream, hazelnut gelato or lemon sorbet.

After you’ve let your dough chill and rolled it out with a rolling pin, dust your cookie cutter with flour before pressing it into the dough for nice, even Christmas cutouts.

The brown sugar adds a rich, caramel-like flavor to this coconut cookies recipe, but you can sub maple syrup or honey in its place.

A cookie press works a little bit like a caulk gun: Load it up with dough, and press the trigger to release the dough. A disk at the bottom of the chute forms the dough into the desired cookie shape. You’ll want to refer to your owner’s manual for specifics on how to use your cookie press. There is more than one type of cookie press, and vintage models work slightly differently than modern spritz makers.A cookie press works a little bit like a caulk gun: Load it up with dough, and press the trigger to release the dough. A disk at the bottom of the chute forms the dough into the desired cookie shape. You’ll want to refer to your owner’s manual for specifics on how to use your cookie press. There is more than one type of cookie press, and vintage models work slightly differently than modern spritz makers.

Protein balls are a wonderful snack to have on hand—each ball is low in sugar and clocks in at under 100 calories. However, you can also eat them as a wholesome dessert or as a sweet finish to a high-protein breakfast. You could also eat one alongside your favorite protein bar, or enjoy a couple in place of a protein bar before or after a workout.

Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor.