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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Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls

2 reviews

Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Coffee Shop Fudge

13 reviews

This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided...


Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

21 reviews

My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why...


Bavarian Mint Fudge

14 reviews

My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...


Creamy Chocolate Fudge

Is there anything more decadent than chocolate fudge? You can make this treat and keep it in your freezer until...

Chocolate-Covered Bacon

14 reviews

It's a hit at state fairs everywhere, but you can make this salty-sweet concoction at home. Some say bacon is...


Coffee Bean Bark

2 reviews

Chopped coffee beans add a yummy crunch to this pretty two-toned bark. Coffee lovers won’t be able to resist pieces...

Chocolate Nut Fudge

3 reviews

This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...


Delectable Maple Nut Chocolates

9 reviews

"This recipe goes back about 40 years. My father loved anything with maple flavoring, so my mother tweaked a brownie...


Cookie Dough Truffles

163 reviews

The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...


Chocolate Cherry Fudge

1 review

This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...

Chocolate Bonbons

3 reviews

My grandmother gave me this tasty chocolate bonbons recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories...


Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge

3 reviews

My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...


Kahlua Truffles

1 review

I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember...


Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs

4 reviews

I roll out these chocolate Easter eggs when the weather gets warm. The recipe is over 35 years old; my...


Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake

Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...

Martian Marshmallows

Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri...


Marshmallow Pops

11 reviews

Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...


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Buckeyes

18 reviews

These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church's annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or...


Almond Cherry Fudge

15 reviews

Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I...


Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee

5 reviews

This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...


Cranberry Fudge

36 reviews

This creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though it may seem...


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Martha Washington Candy

32 reviews

Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We've even had...


Brandy Alexander Fudge

2 reviews

At Christmastime, we love to indulge in this marbled fudge inspired by the popular brandy drink. My sister-in-law won first...


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Three-Chocolate Fudge

42 reviews

I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made...

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Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

12 reviews

I make more than 40 different types of treats during the holidays for friends and family. These crispy peanut butter...


Crunchy Chocolate Clusters

1 review

This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake...


Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans

1 review

Two terrific flavors—coffee and chocolate—come together in this mouthwatering recipe from our Test Kitchen. Learn how to make chocolate-covered coffee...


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Caramel Truffles

25 reviews

These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


Chocolate Peanut Drops

6 reviews

This is a recipe that I got from a friend, who got it from her sister, and between the three...


Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

12 reviews

My grandmother used to make this haystacks recipe to give to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn't...