American dinner party desserts recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Mom's No Bake Cookies

My mom used to make these all the time when my sister and I were young. She used to help her mother make them for the family when she was a kid.…

Apple-Oatmeal Cookies

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

Pineapple-Orange Terrine

Pineapple-Orange Terrine is an easy recipe for a great Easter dessert. This will make a beautiful presentation when served and also make YOU look…

Chocolate Butter Pecans

Jam Oat Bars

A delicious easy fall dessert.

Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and Raisin Cookies

I replaced half of the fat with applesauce in this recipe, and together with the spices and vanilla, this…

pear cupcakes with maple cinnamon frosting

A luscious little cake with a delicious maple frosting.

Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

What to do with the candy canes after Christmas? Make ice cream! Doesn't have to be summer to get my ice cream maker out.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Cobbler

What a fun variation on a traditional Pecan Pie! Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/chocolate-pecan-pie-cobbler

Best Almond Butter Brownies Recipe

If gooey brownie are your thing then this is a delicious gluten-free decadent brownie recipe that you will…

All in One Holiday Cake

I took the recipe from Dorie Greenspan and made it gluten-free and turned one big bundt into mini-bundts. I gave you Dorie's recipe for the large…

Skinny Celebration Party Cupcakes

Here is a festive cupcake that's so easy to put together. I'm using a cake mix for this recipe. When you add…

Lemon Loaf Cake

A tasty cake for that small gathering, elegant for brunch, luncheon or dinner. Dress up with chocolate syrup and ice cream..