
Minty Avocado Christmas Cookies
Best known in the Southwest, avocado cookies are becoming more popular now that avocados are available year-round. These minty cookies are tasty, especially during the holidays. —Pat Dazis, Charlotte, North Carolina

Sea Salt Sticks
When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring something to eat...


Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs
I made these one year at Christmas as a way to save time, and they were a big hit. I...


Slow-Cooker Monkey Bread
I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to church potlucks—children and adults alike love it! The rum extract is optional....

Christmas M&M’s Cookies
These M&M Christmas cookies make any cookie platter feel festive. Swap in pastel M&M's for Easter and orange and brown...

Wookie Cookies
Who wouldn’t want a Chewie cookie? These adorable cutouts will be a fan favorite at any kind of Star Wars...

Yoda Soda
It takes only three ingredients to create this jazzed-up Yoda soda punch. Instead of vanilla ice cream, try it with...


Air-Fryer Puff Pastry Danishes
These simple jam-filled pastries are perfect for a holiday brunch spread. They were my dad's favorite, so the recipe will...

Snowman Oreo Balls
Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small...

Easy Scottish Shortbread
These traditional butter cookies require only three ingredients. They’re so yummy, you won’t be able to stop at just one!...

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Even without butter or eggs, these vegan peanut butter cookies are still soft and chewy. No one will be able...

Pressure-Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is a breeze in an electric pressure cooker. A few minutes of prep and a short cook time...

Caramel Chex Mix
This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...

Honey Walnut Delights
Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...

Mint Swirl Fudge Cake
Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...


Snow Globe Keepsake Cookies
Make holiday magic! These extra-special ornaments are totally customizable—each filled with a little snowfall of edible sprinkles. Let it snow...

Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls
These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on...

Sticky Cinnamon-Sugar Monkey Bread
You can do all the prep work for this monkey bread the night before. I prepare the dough pieces and...

Homemade Pear Honey
Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...

Vermont Maple Cookies
I created this recipe after tasting maple cookies with a maple glaze at a bakery in Stowe, Vermont, some years...

Butter Pound Cake
Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...

Unicorn Manes
Everyone loves a classic shortbread cookie. Make each cookie magical with a quick dip into melted baking chips and rainbow-colored...


Reindeer Cake
Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...

Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches
When it comes to making an ice cream sandwich, not all gingerbread men are created equal. Some are too crispy;...


Homemade Marshmallow Pops
Homemade marshmallows are fun to eat on a stick or to stir into your favorite hot chocolate. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture...

Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn
When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...

Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods
Who doesn't love a steamy mug of hot chocolate on a snowy day? Now you can give friends, neighbors, co-workers...

Apple Kolaches
A fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
My husband and I have two sons, and I sent these peanut butter brownies to them regularly when they were...

Dipped Sandwich Cookies
With a lemon filling and chocolate coating, these buttery sandwich cookies are often requested at my house, particularly for special...