Pink Lemonade Cake: This sweet layered cake is perfect for spring get-togethers! 

Almond Blondies: Need a go-to potluck dessert? Our crunchy almond bars are perfectly chewy, not too sweet, and made with ingredients you have on hand.

Your votes have been tallied! Chocolaty Melting Snowmen, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Red Velvet Whoopie Pies and Chocolate Chip-Cookie Dough Truffles are our 2012 winners. Now let’s get baking!

Download your free 2012 Ultimate Christmas Cookie Challenge cookbook here!

How adorable are these 3-D Gingerbread Trees from our December issue?

Maple-Nut Pie: Filled with gooey maple syrup and crunchy walnuts. 

The strawberries we’re getting in grocery stores right now are at an interesting stage, lots of berry flavor and great pucker, but not as sweet as they’ll be later in the season. The best way to enjoy them is to cook them a little—I created this 5-ingredient Strawberry Souffle to be as foolproof and delicious as I know how. The only trick: don’t be too conscientious when you  fold strawberries and egg whites together; undermixing is better than over, in this case.

—Richard Swearinger

Daily Dish: Looking for a sweet spring treat? We’d suggest this delicious Triple-Layer Lemon Cake topped with lemon slices!  

Daily Dish: To make these Candy-Bar Bars, start with a simple cake mix! Your favorite candy bar makes for a quick and easy topping.

Daily Dish:  Giant Ginger Cookies rolled in coarse sugar for a touch of sparkle and a little crunch. 

Daily Dish: Our Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes have a sweet filling of brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans.