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Chilling the dough is key to keeping these cookies from spreading. Make sure the dough is firm before baking, and space the cookies well on the sheet.

You can either eat the mug cake directly in the mug (especially if your goal is to use the fewest dishes possible!) or scoop it out with a large spoon and serve it on a plate. Plating the cake makes it especially easy to add ice cream, which is always worth the effort.

If you’re making gelato, frozen custard or ice cream regularly, buying an ice cream maker is worth it! These machines were recommended by our Test Kitchen experts, so you know they’re a good value for their price tags. Here are some more ice cream products and tools you’ll want to add to your cart.

If you want to add solid coconut to the popsicles, stick with shredded coconut. These shreds are much thinner and smaller than flakes and will mix easily with the milk and cream. Smaller flakes might be appropriate if you’re garnishing the pops with coconut after coating them with chocolate. Learn more about the differences between flaked and shredded coconut.

Substitute raspberry preserves or spreadable fruit and almonds for the apricot spreadable fruit and walnuts.

Years ago, I used to prepare a dessert similar to this in the oven. Oh, it was so good. I converted the recipe to use my pressure cooker and now we can enjoy it quickly. Try it also with white cake mix and blueberry pie filling. Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

This contest-winning apricot bars recipe is just the thing for snacks, special gatherings, desserts, you name it! Apricot preserves provide the fruit flavor, while shredded coconut and chopped walnuts make them even more delicious. It's incredibly easy to make these as well, and they freeze well so you can save some for later. Enjoy!

I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they're yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice give the cookies Old World flavor.

Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. It's extra awesome when served warm.

The gelatin may not have warmed sufficiently to melt into the cream mixture or, if the cream mixture boiled, the gelatin may have been destroyed.

This four-layer lemon cake uses lemon juice, lemon zest, a sweet-tart lemon syrup and a lush cream cheese frosting to make sure there's a sunshiny taste of citrus in every bite.

Securely wrap and freeze cake before glazing. To use, thaw wrapped cake in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap cake and glaze as directed.

You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric skillet right at the dinner table. There’s no more convenient way to enjoy the fruits of the season.

Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The perfect finale to a dinner party, this Guinness float is decadence in a pint glass. The rich, velvety and complex flavors of Guinness stout are complemented by a creamy scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce to create the ultimate adult milkshake.