Pastry Bag

A pastry bag makes it easy to craft bakery-level cakes, bars and other sweet treats. Join us as we take a look at how to use a piping bag, related recipes, tips, techniques and more.

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    Creamy Layered Blueberry Ice Pops

    2 reviews

    These delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon zest bring another layer of flavor. The pops are quick, easy, kid-friendly and freezable. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

    Stitched Teddy Bear Birthday Cake

    Sure to appeal to crafters and bear lovers alike, this eye-catching confection will round out your party tastefully. Patty's mostly...


    Christmas Tree Sandwiches

    1 review

    Plain peanut butter and jelly sandwiches take on new shape in the hands of subscriber Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma!...


    Homemade Snow Globes

    4 reviews

    You'll be snowed under with offers from kids wanting to help you put together these cute snow globes. Just make...


    Berry-Filled Doughnuts

    7 reviews

    Four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk...

    Sour Cream Topping

    Our home economist use this sweet and tangy Sour Cream Topping to complement the Raspberry Sauce also found in Recipe...


    Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps

    6 reviews

    My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside...


    Dipped Chocolate Logs

    When my sister and I were little, we used to beg my mother and grandmother to make these buttery chocolate...


    Ladyfingers

    2 reviews

    Upgrade your dessert game with this ladyfingers recipe. It takes just 30 minutes to make and opens the door to...


    Bear Claw Cookies

    1 review

    Kids can help add the "claws" to our Test Kitchen's clever cookies. Don't be surprised if they swipe a sample...


    Royal Icing

    5 reviews

    Curious to learn how to make royal icing? Our Test Kitchen experts have mastered this royal icing recipe for this...


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    Homemade Churros

    4 reviews

    These fried cinnamon-sugar homemade churros are best when fresh and hot. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot...


    Anniversary Cake

    You can make this lovely anniversary cake, even if you're not celebrating a milestone! Flavor the cake as you wish,...

    Banana Cream Eclairs

    2 reviews

    To surprise my banana-loving family, I made this dessert for a reunion, where it stood out among the usual fare....


    Holiday Spice Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Here is THE perfect dessert to top off Christmas dinner. It's simply stunning with a filling that's creamy and rich...


    Pretzel Log Cabin

    2 reviews

    Longing to live in a log cabin? The house plans on these pages put the next best thing at your...


    Barnyard Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    “My friend Kathy grew up on a farm, so I thought a ‘Farmer in the Dell‘ theme would be perfect...


    Meringue Drops

    5 reviews

    If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added...


    Meringue Nests

    5 reviews

    These crunch meringue shells will have guests "oohing" and "aahing." Topped with your favorite fresh fruit, they're pretty served with...


    Snowflake Cake

    There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...


    Cream-Filled Cupcakes

    24 reviews

    These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...


    “Boo”-rrific Kisses

    11 reviews

    The Taste Recipes Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...

    Halloween Witch Hats

    1 review

    Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth,...


    Meringue Shells with Lemon Curd

    5 reviews

    We love a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy....


    Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    4 reviews

    Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids...


    Mini Meringue Pumpkins

    Cast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch’s worth of treats. It’s easy to...


    Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

    Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or...


    Chocolate Cream Cupcakes

    1 review

    My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white...