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250 treasured country desserts mouthwatering time honored tried & true soul satisfying handed down sweet comforts
as comforting and appealing as a favorite armchair or a cozy robe warm from the oven classic desserts make everyone feel good . here are more than 250 mouth watering recipes that every home baker will rely on when a homemade dessert is required . whatever the occasion might be the perfect treat is described with clear instructions that are easy to follow and guaranteed to yield delicious results . br these are the cakes that children request for their birthdays the whoopee pies and blondies that are the first things to go at bake sales the shortcake that celebrates strawberry season and the pies and cobblers that accompany the apple harvest . when a friend who is sick with the flu needs cheering a dense not too sweet gingerbread lifts the spirits . rough week at work creamy raisiny rice pudding soothes jangled nerves . and when a child is going through an i hate cake phase surprise her with a frozen chocolate mint ice cream cake . br with 40 cookie creations 42 pretty pies 36 fruity crisps and cobblers and puddings meringues squares slumps bombs and buckles galore the possibilities for sweet satisfaction are endless . bakers will also find just right recipes for the crusts frostings toppings and accompaniments that add so much to dessert classics . little known food anecdotes and historical tidbits drawn from three centuries of cookery books round out this addictive dessert collection . its just the thing for every baker . br