American cocktail party desserts recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Molasses Cookies

A modernized version of my grandmother's (Eva M. Koehler) molasses cookies--without the pearl ash. One of the great cookie treats of all time.…

Aunt Betty's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

To be honest with you, my aunt’s recipe was chocolate chip cookies, not bars, but I decided to make them into…

Oh the pretty little Puff Pastry Cream Puffs!

Pretty doesn't mean you have to be difficult! These little bite size cream puffs go from kitchen to belly in no…

Pumpkin Harvest Chocolate Torte

The spicy pumpkin filling compliments the chocolate cake layered in this festive dessert. It's topped off with a wonderful chocolate glaze people…

CANDIED PECANS

THIS RECIPE I MADE AND EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS GET ON CHRISTMAS. THIS IT SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT STOP EATING. I GIVE THE BASIC RECIPE YOU CAN ADD WHAT…

Cranberry Volcano Brownie

Are you staying at home this Valentine's Day for dinner? It's all the rage now. Looking for the simple but perfect dessert for a special evening?…

Peanut Butter and Grape Trifle

This trifle is a fun new twist on a classic. It features grapes and creamy peanut flavours that will be a show stopper at your next party.

Chocolate Dreams

Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Apple-Oatmeal Cookies

These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for filling the cookie jar.

Chocolate Butter Pecans

Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This cake is made in 2 major steps- grilling the pineapple and then baking the cake batter.

"Ice Cream" Frosting

I have made this many times and have had positive reactions, especially when people are told it is made with flour. It is easy to make; costs…

Brown Butter Toffee Blondies