Apricot and Sweet Cherry Pandowdy

Shards of almond crust make it anything but dowdy. (By Kate Ramos)

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

These tender little cupcakes flecked with vanilla make seconds inevitable. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Mashed Reds

Creamy mashed red potatoes with chopped herbs. (By Francine Maroukian)

Snickerdoodles

The classic bake sale favorite: crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and dusted with cinnamon. (By Kate Ramos)

Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thin, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Double Chocolate–Caramel Cookies

Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies

Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Icebox Sugar Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spiced Apple Cupcakes

Adorned with maple frosting, these are autumn made bite-sized! (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Intense single servings of chocolate goodness. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fudgy Toffee Pecan Cookies

Buttery toffee and toasted pecans push this deeply chocolaty cookie over the top. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Honeyed Cashews with Kosher Salt

The perfect accompaniment to your next tail. (By Adela Jung)

Very Blueberry Muffins

These buttery muffins are packed with blueberries, then sprinkled with sugar for a crunchy, sweet top. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Coconut-Date Icebox Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)