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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    Bananas Foster Cookies

    I was in a Christmas baking frenzy, trying to decide what to make next. My roommate suggested something with bananas and walnuts, so I created this recipe. Rolling the dough in brown sugar adds a nice caramel touch. —Elizabeth Smith, Arnold, Pennsylvania

    Cranberry Pumpkin Chutney

    It's a waste to throw out carved jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween, so I decided to make a pumpkin chutney with them....


    Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

    5 reviews

    Skip the line and bake Starbucks pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe may be even better than...


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    Dutch Oven Bread

    18 reviews

    Crackling homemade Dutch oven bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir...


    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....

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    Chocolate Babka

    11 reviews

    I love this chocolate babka. It's a rewarding recipe for taking the next step in your bread baking. Even if...


    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!...

    Pumpkin Sage Beurre Noisette Cookies

    3 reviews

    In a world of pumpkin spice flavor, these fluffy cookies are my top choice. The infusion of fresh sage gives...


    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    1 review

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

    14 reviews

    The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...


    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...

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    Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...


    Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme

    3 reviews

    I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...


    Homemade Pear Honey

    2 reviews

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


    Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

    2 reviews

    I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


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    Pistachio-Cherry S’more Bars

    Surprise! These citrusy treats have all the chewy, sticky fun of a traditional s’more plus tart cherries and rich pistachios....

    Pumpkin Bread with Nutella Swirl

    A family favorite during the holidays! It's easy, flavorful and reminds me of the Nutella sandwiches from childhood. One bite...


    Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

    1 review

    Each one of these creamy, heartwarming treats is like a bite-sized pumpkin pie. —Kathleen Henne, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania


    Cranberry Apple Muffins

    4 reviews

    It's sometimes difficult to get our daughter to eat healthy foods, but she gobbles up these fruit-filled muffins. Although these...


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    Pumpkin Bread with Gingerbread Topping

    1 review

    This yummy pumpkin bread won first prize in the Acorn Pantry Bread Contest. It melts in your mouth, and the...


    Pumpkin Fudge

    14 reviews

    I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and...


    Raisin-Filled Pumpkin Spice Bread

    6 reviews

    Years ago, I got this recipe from one of the best cooks in our church. Freeze a few loaves to...


    Frosted Maple Cookies

    7 reviews

    Living in New England, I appreciate the unique qualities of our area. Many here enjoy maple flavor. I love this...


    Old-World Rye Bread

    1 review

    Rye and caraway give this bread wonderful flavor, while the surprise ingredient of baking cocoa adds to the rich, dark...


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    Pecan Goody Cups

    53 reviews

    These miniature tarts feature whole pecans, a caramel-like filling, and a butter and cream cheese crust that melts right in...

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    Winter Fruit Macaroons

    3 reviews

    Coconut macaroons with sweetened condensed milk instead of egg whites are my version of a recipe my mom loved. All...


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    Pumpkin Delight Magic Bars

    8 reviews

    My mother never wrote down her delightful recipes, so I created this recipe as a holiday tribute to her. They're...


    Contest-Winning Caramel Apple Crisp

    55 reviews

    When my kids and I make apple crisp, we use all sorts of apples to boost the flavor and texture....


    Gingerbread Cookies with Lemon Frosting

    4 reviews

    When I spread these spicy gingerbread rounds with my lemony cream cheese frosting, I knew I had a hit. Cardamom...


    Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual...


    Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

    3 reviews

    This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...