Molly Yeh's Best Dessert Recipes

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Glazed Lavender Sugar Cookies

Bring Molly’s lavender-infused cookies to your next get-together and watch the crowd go wild over their sweet floral flavor and tender texture.

Get the Recipe: Glazed Lavender Sugar Cookies

Strawberry Krumkake Cannoli

Molly combines krumkake, a crispy Norwegian cookie, with classic Italian cannoli for this irresistible treat. “They go together so deliciously, especially when strawberries are involved,” Molly says.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Krumkake Cannoli

Giant Sprinkle Macaroons

Molly describes her easy-to-make macaroons as “crunchy, chewy and chocolaty with a toasted coconut flavor that is perfect.”

Get the Recipe: Giant Sprinkle Macaroons

Brown Butter Buttermilk Doughnuts

One recipe fan told us: ”These donuts were AMAZING! I took them to work and was asked what bakery they came from.”

Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Buttermilk Donuts

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These chewy, sticky and addictive bars are quick and easy! Molly uses cereal flakes, such as Special K, as a base for her recipe.

Get the Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Krispy Rice Squares

If you love peanut butter, these krispy rice squares will be an instant hit. Warning: It’s hard to stop after having one!

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Krispy Rice Squares

Raspberry Rose-Filled Donuts

Say hello to your new favorite doughnuts! Molly fills these beauties with raspberry jam and rose water, then tops them with dried rose petals for an elegant presentation.

Get the Recipe: Raspberry Rose-Filled Donuts

Tie-Dye Cookies

These colorful cookies won’t last long on the dessert table at your next party. The colors will draw you in, and the sweet flavors will keep you coming back for more.

Get the Recipe: Tie-Dye Cookies

Mexican Chocolate Pinata Cake

This easy-bake cake may just become your new go-to. After baking and frosting, Molly fills the hole in the top with her favorite candy for a pinata surprise when slicing it open.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Pinata Cake

Peanut Butter Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Emily M. tried this recipe and raved: “Absolutely delicious! The blondies are smooth and buttery, and the spice of the cinnamon adds great flavor. I made these as ice cream sandwiches and wrapped them individually after freezing for 4 hours, and they were a hit!”

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Almond Tarts

Molly describes this recipe as low maintenance because the pastry crust is all built in the food processor.

Get the Recipe: Almond Tarts

Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake

This take on traditional Tres Leches includes toasted coconut and lime, which, according to Molly, go deliciously with the milky and creamy flavors.

Get the Recipe: Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake

Mini Strawberry Princess Cakes

This kid-friendly dessert is the perfect size for small hands.

Lemon Almond Cake with Cranberry Glaze

Ground almonds add texture to this lemon and poppy seed cake, while cranberries take a starring role in an all-natural glaze.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Almond Cake with Cranberry Glaze

Sprinkles Cake

This homemade take on a boxed cake favorite makes a perfect birthday cake, but this is sure to brighten any day of the week. Molly recommends using imitation vanilla flavoring for that taste you remember from childhood.

Get the Recipe: Sprinkles Cake

Molly's Mini Marzipan Treats

Molly loves sending her guests home with edible gifts like these marzipan bars coated in chocolate and topped with sprinkles.

Get the Recipe: Molly's Mini Marzipan Treats

Homemade Raspberry Marshmallows

Making marshmallows from scratch is completely worth it — biting into a fresh one is like tasting a cloud. Molly uses freeze-dried raspberry powder for flavor and color that pop.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Raspberry Marshmallows

Chocolate Donuts with Coffee Glaze

Baked chocolate donuts infused with coffee and sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts are sure to perk you up.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Donuts with Coffee Glaze

Whipped Cheesecakes with Pistachio Crust

A rich, nutty crust is topped with fluffy cream and a quick and easy raspberry sauce for a lighter dessert.

Get the Recipe: Whipped Cheesecakes with Pistachio Crust

Spiced Apple Pie

Molly uses Gala apples in this pie; she recommends any apple that's sturdy and not too sweet. Her secret weapon for boosting flavor is boiled cider, while the crust gets a drizzle of cold cider vinegar for extra flakiness.

Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Pie

Creamy Butterscotch Pudding

This rich dessert has notes of maple and nutmeg and is super smooth.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Butterscotch Pudding

Olive Oil Blondies with Chocolate Frosting

Olive oil and brown sugar team up to make this fudgey cake that’s easy to make.

Get the Recipe: Olive Oil Blondies with Chocolate Frosting

Baked Donuts with Blood Orange Rhubarb and Blueberry Glaze

Whole-wheat flour adds a bit of nuttiness to these donuts. If you don't have a donut pan, bake the batter in a muffin tin.

Get the Recipe: Baked Donuts with Blood Orange, Rhubarb and Blueberry Glaze

Dark Chocolate Marzipan Scone Loaf

If cake and scones had a baby, it would be this buttery loaf cake. The pockets of dark chocolate and marzipan are a tasty bonus.

Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Marzipan Scone Loaf

Pocket Pastries with Raspberry Jam

Molly's take on a childhood favorite pairs a pistachio and white chocolate filling with raspberry jam. Top these flaky pastry pockets with a pretty raspberry glaze for an irresistable combo!

Get the Recipe: Pocket Pastries with Raspberry Jam

Airline Cookie Sheet Cake

Cookie butter is what makes this sheet cake taste like gingerbread. To get into the festive spirit, Molly decorates it with marzipan and candy so that it looks like a gingerbread village.

Get the Recipe: Airline Cookie Sheet Cake

Stuffed Challah Hedgehogs

These adorable sweet rolls have a gooey pecan filling and the "quills" are made with almond slivers.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Challah Hedgehogs

Sprinkles Biscotti

Dessert wouldn't be complete without Molly's signature sprinkles. She bakes these biscotti twice for extra crispiness.

Get the Recipe: Sprinkles Biscotti

Sweet Cookie Salad

This classic Midwestern dish is made with homemade fudge stripe cookies, mandarin orange slices, vanilla pudding and whipped cream. Mixing them together makes an airy treat.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Cookie Salad with Homemade Cookies and Mandarins

Monster Cookie Dough

Molly combines oats, peanut butter and coated chocolate candies to create the perfect scoop of cookie dough.

Get the Recipe: Monster Cookie Dough

Apple Butter Rolls with Honey Marzipan Frosting

A blend of cinnamon, cardamom and honey perfectly complement the apple butter filling. Molly adds a hint of lemon zest to the frosting for a tangy twist.

Get the Recipe: Apple Butter Rolls with Honey Marzipan Frosting

Miso Caramel Cracker Cookies

If you're a fan of sweet and savory in one bite, you'll love these cookies! Layers of sweet caramel, dark chocolate and sprinkles pair well with savory miso paste, butter crackers and flaky salt.

Get the Recipe: Miso Caramel Cracker Cookies

Coconut Pudding with Roasted Rhubarb

The star of this dessert is the coconut malabi, a Middle Eastern milk-based pudding. Roasted rhubarb and a coconut-pistachio crust add a wonderful texture.

Get the Recipe: Coconut Pudding with Roasted Rhubarb

Turkish Coffee Brownies

Espresso powder, cinnamon and cardamom create a wonderful blend of spices that intensify the chocolatey flavor in these brownies. Toasted walnuts give an added crunch.

Get the Recipe: Turkish Coffee Brownies

Matcha Monster Bundt Cake

Infused with chocolate, coffee and matcha, this dessert is an earthy mix of flavors. The candy eyeballs are a fun touch to get into the spooky spirit of Halloween!

Get the Recipe: Matcha Monster Bundt Cake

Halva Magic Bars

Molly adds rose petals to these dessert bars as a fragrant addition to the dark chocolate, toasted pistachios and shredded coconut.

Get the Recipe: Halva Magic Bars

Cranberry Stuffed Cupcakes with Cranberry Cream Cheese Frosting

A tart cranberry filling is the secret ingredient, pairing beautifully with the cranberry-vanilla frosting.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Stuffed Cupcakes with Cranberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Mozart Birthday Balls

For the best birthday ever, indulge in these hazelnut-filled treats. The pistachio and almond marzipan is coated in dark chocolate and topped with Molly's signature sprinkles.

Get the Recipe: Mozart Birthday Balls

S'mores Pie

This s'mores pie recipe is so easy, there's no excuse not to make it. Cinnamon and nutmeg are added to the crust, and the pie is topped off with a decadent chocolate glaze.

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Individual Candy Bar Salads

This candy bar salad includes all your required food groups: whipped cream, peanut butter, caramel and chocolate.

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Dad's Favorite Coconut Cream Pie

Shredded coconut, vanilla and a chocolate cookie crust come together in one delicious pie. Molly's version of this classic dessert comes with chocolate sprinkles on top.

Get the Recipe: Dad's Favorite Coconut Cream Pie

Carrot Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

Add some veggies to your dessert diet with this rich carrot cake. The frosting is flavored with hawaij, a Yemeni spice blend that includes cumin, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom.

Get the Recipe: Molly's Carrot Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

Mini Rose Water Trifles with Cardamom Cream

Mixed berries are soaked in rosewater and lemon and layered between fluffy orange blossom almond cake and a spiced cardamom cream topping.

Get the Recipe: Mini Rosewater Trifles with Cardamom Cream

Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Tacos

Make this childhood favorite at home using Molly's easy recipe. Use the spine of a book to create the taco shell shape.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Tacos

Chocolate Sea Salt Rugelach

The flaky outer layer of this classic dessert holds together a luscious chocolate center. A pinch of flaky sea salt is added to bring out even more of that chocolatey goodness.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Sea Salt Rugelach