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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    Lemon Macarons

    These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Strawberry Macarons

    These strawberry macarons have a sweet surprise in the filling: strawberry jam. To keep the jam contained, pipe the frosting...


    Air-Fryer Lime Macaroons

    I took these lime and coconut air-fryer macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won...


    Air-Fryer Puff Pastry Danishes

    1 review

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

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    Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars

    11 reviews

    These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother,...


    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...

    Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies

    1 review

    These three-ingredient peanut butter coconut cookies are easy to make, so you'll always have time to make a quick batch....


    Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    I created these cookies for my family after I realized that we had been without Nutella for far too long!...


    Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    3 reviews

    Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....


    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...

    Cinnamon Roll Macarons

    4 reviews

    These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


    Copycat Berger Cookies

    3 reviews

    After a friend who had recently traveled to Baltimore sent me a package of Berger cookies, I was hooked. They...


    Nut Fruit Bark

    Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If...


    Almond Raspberry Stars

    4 reviews

    The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them....


    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...

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    Raspberry Streusel Coffee Cake

    26 reviews

    One of my mother's friends used to bring this over at the holidays, and it never lasted long. With tangy...


    Apple-Rhubarb Bread

    9 reviews

    Rhubarb is such a jewel that I freeze it to have all year. Here’s how my mother used rhubarb –...


    Poppy Seed Thumbprints

    12 reviews

    My oldest son is a huge fan of these thumbprints, so I make sure they're on my baking list every...


    Orange-Almond Choclava

    1 review

    A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...


    Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti

    5 reviews

    I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these...


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    Mini-Chip Crescent Cookies

    This cookie is an absolute necessity on any cookie platter that I put together. It's the only cookie recipe my...


    Chocolate Chai Mini Loaves

    15 reviews

    This bread is irresistible! A friend gets mad when I make it because I give her a loaf and she...


    Apple Kolaches

    12 reviews

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


    Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars

    1 review

    I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...

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    Almond Coconut Kringles

    My mom was well known for her delicious kringle. She made it from memory, and when she passed away, we...


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    Over-the-Top Cherry Jam

    25 reviews

    We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts....


    Hazelnut Macarons

    You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...


    Lemon-Thyme Bread

    9 reviews

    Lemon and thyme go together like milk and cookies. Fresh thyme is best, but if you must use dried, reduce...


    Cherry Kiss Cookies

    40 reviews

    Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and...


    Rhubarb Ketchup

    5 reviews

    I received this recipe from a friend about 15 years ago. It's a nice surprise for ketchup lovers, and so...