Easter Cookie Pizza

1 (20 ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups jelly beans, ...

Pineapple Baklava

Makes 2 dozen.

8 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed if frozen
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted

Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup granu ...

Raspberry-Topped Orange Mousse Pastries

Makes 7.

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet ...

Strawberry Cream Puff

Source: Great American Home Baking

10 servings

1 cup water
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large ...

Lemon Ice in Lemon Cups

6 large lemons
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups water
Mint sprigs for garnish

With sharp knife, cut off 1/2 of each lemon from one en ...

Lemon-Lime Meringue Nests

Source: Great American Home Baking

End a lovely Easter dinner with these stunningly sweet and tangy tarts.

Makes 6 servings

Meringue
3 large egg whi ...

Creamy Apricot Pastries

Makes 10.

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vege ...