Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Million Dollar Cake

    1 review

    Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients, it is a breeze to put together when you're short on prep time. Plus, it needs to chill before serving, so it's a perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks and parties! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Pina Colada Lush

    10 reviews

    Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it's so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I...


    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    1 review

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...


    Lazy Cake

    1 review

    This lazy cake will fix that sweet tooth craving. The no-bake treat is made with cookie pieces stirred with hazelnut...


    Chocolate Bacon Bark

    2 reviews

    Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...

    White Chocolate Coconut Bark

    Full of macadamia nuts, coconut and ginger, this bark will transport you to a tropical island. Make sure to get...


    Malted Milk Bark

    1 review

    An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted...

    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    1 review

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...


    Reese’s Pieces Bark

    1 review

    Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...


    Matcha Bark

    How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...


    Pretzel Strawberry Bark

    This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...

    Peppermint Bark Trifle

    2 reviews

    We're always looking for those showstopping desserts, especially during the holidays. This one is very impressive, but couldn't be easier...


    Buddy the Elf Bark

    2 reviews

    Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...


    Rose and Raspberry Fool

    I came up with this recipe when I was going through a floral phase, putting rose or lavender in everything....


    Earl Grey Panna Cotta

    This Earl Grey panna cotta is a simple dessert that others will think is fancy. You can also substitute green...


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    Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    This ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that...

    No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars

    2 reviews

    These chocolate Rice Krispies treats are crowd pleasers! The secret to making them soft and chewy is bringing the sugar...


    Homemade Gelt

    Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses...


    Pacoca

    4 reviews

    Pacoca (Brazilian peanut candy) is an easy treat that has only five ingredients! It's a popular sweet in Brazil, and...


    Summer Strawberry Shortcake Soup

    When folks are longing for something sweet and refreshing, this soup is sure to hit the spot. To serve it...


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    Mango Cream Tart

    1 review

    This fresh, luscious tart makes me happy!—Jami Geittmann, Art Director, Taste of Home Magazine


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

    16 reviews

    These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies bring back fond memories of my mom. They were her favorite, and she always...


    Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

    What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You'll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor...


    Bread Pudding Pie

    7 reviews

    This unique dessert is a bread pudding-pie combo. It was created by my paternal grandmother's family. They had a farm...


    Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

    1 review

    Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but...

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    French Butter Cookies

    The Brittany region of France is known for its use of butter. These French butter cookies, also known as sable...


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    No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

    7 reviews

    I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake...


    Key Lime Blondie Bars

    6 reviews

    Here’s my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with...


    Easy Key Lime Pie Trifle

    1 review

    I came up with this easy Key lime pie trifle because I adore Key lime pie in all its forms....


    Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

    1 review

    After making some delicious dessert bars, I was determined to turn the recipe into a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. This festive...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...