American desserts recipes costing less than $0.5 per serving

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This is such a moist and delicious cake. With orange zest in the cake and frosting, it adds an extra element of goodness! You'll never know there is…

Indian Spice Cookies

Based on Garam Masala, a spice blend used frequently in Indian cuisine, these cookies have a nice soft and chewy texture and the flavor is complex…

Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

This is a very popular recipe that I simplified a bit without losing any of it's goodness. You can serve these…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy…

Brownie Whoopie Pies

My family loves this dessert-so easy and so much fun!

Ginger Bars

Womans Day - September 2010

Apple Cake made from Apple Skin and Core Pulp

I teach a cooking class to teens and last week we made apple pies. I didn't want to compost all the peels,…

Skinny Red Velvet Cake

It’s one of my favorites! So rich tasting and super moist. The skinny for 1 slice of this dreamy cake is 250 calories, 6.7 grams of fat and 7 Weight…

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

This oatmeal cookie smells and tastes like the holidays! With cranberries, orange zest and cloves it puts a fun twist on a traditional oatmeal…

A Pauper's Apple Pie

Pumpkin Pie Pudding

I've always liked the flavor of pumpkin pie but never actually cared for the pumpkin pie itself. I'm one of those people that really does not like…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake

Mmmmm - peanut butter and chocolate are a tempting duo in this this moist and tender cake. Mini chocolate chip…

Date and Walnut Chews

This confection is perfect for special occasions or holiday socials. The dates provide chewy aspects while the nuts give it crunch! A sweet treat…

Chocolate Chip, Coconut and Almond Cookies

Chocolate, coconut and almonds are the core of a favorite candy bar, and in this recipe the flavors and…

S'more Brownies

Who said s'mores were for camping? These s'more brownies are a perfect dessert for any occasion.