Baked Goods

"Baked Goods" is your passport to the world of warm, golden perfection, where every recipe transforms simple ingredients into unforgettable treats. From crusty artisan breads to flaky pastries and decadent cakes, each creation promises to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of homemade goodness. Discover the joy of baking through these tried-and-true recipes that cater to both the aspiring baker and the seasoned pro.

Double Chocolate Cookies

By Rick Martinez

Few pleasures rival that of biting into a homemade cookie, especially when it's imbued with double layers of chocolate delight. These Double Chocolate Cookies tantalize with their luxurious blend of coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate and a touch of Dutch-processed cocoa, promising a sophisticated depth of cacao flavor. The real magic begins with browning unsalted butter, imparting a nutty undertone that complements the dark brown sugar's molasses richness. Each cookie, crowned with a chunk of chocolate, unfolds craggy, molten puddles that are nothing short of mesmerizing. With a texture that strikes the perfect balance between chewy and soft, these cookies invite a moment of indulgence that's best shared. Baking them is an exercise in precision and patience; letting the dough rest allows the flavors to develop fully while flattening them post-bake intensifies their fudgy allure. Share these cookies with fellow chocolate lovers or savor them slowly with a glass of milk for a truly satisfying treat.

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Cardamom Dutch Baby Pancake from Ayaka Guido

By Food52

Chef Ayaka Guido's Dutch baby combines cardamom, lemon, and maple syrup to create a balanced, bright brunch treat.

30 min

Food52

Quesitos (Sweet Cream Cheese Pastries)

By Von Diaz

A Puerto Rican bakery classic, these flaky pastries filled with sweetened cream cheese are easy to make at home Like much of the island’s best food, these simple pastries reflect a range of cultural influences, including Cuban pastelitos de queso, and it’s their simplicity that makes them timeless You can find them in bakeries across the island as well as in the states, with variations like guava, chocolate, bacon and even plant-based cheese

75 min

NYT Cooking

Deep-Dish All-American Cinnamon Apple Pie

By foodandwine

This deep-dish apple pie with cinnamon is our favorite we've published over the last 40 years. Get the recipe at Food & Wine.

160 min

Food & Wine

Hamantaschen With Poppy Seed Filling

By Joan Nathan

Purim, which celebrates the biblical story of the Jews’ deliverance from a plot to kill them by Haman, minister to the Persian king, is a special time when people drink, dance and play jokes Gifts of food called shalah manot are distributed, which include fruit, cookies and, of course, hamantaschen.

135 min

NYT Cooking