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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    Strawberry Macarons

    These strawberry macarons have a sweet surprise in the filling: strawberry jam. To keep the jam contained, pipe the frosting around the outer edge before adding the jam in the center. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    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...

    Easy Scottish Shortbread

    1 review

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


    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!...


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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...


    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

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    French Macarons

    8 reviews

    Even decorated simply—a sprinkle of sugar, a drizzle of icing—these stylish beauties are part of our creative Christmas cookies...


    Butter Pound Cake

    1 review

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


    Nut Fruit Bark

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


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    Homemade Holiday Marshmallows

    27 reviews

    This recipe was my grandpa’s favorite. Every year, he would busy himself by making Christmas marshmallows for his family
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    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...

    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...


    Soft Peppermint Spritz Cookies

    This quick recipe makes a lot of cookies, and the peppermint flavor is a change from traditional spritz cookies. I...


    Creamy Chocolate Fudge

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


    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...


    Salted Peanut Squares

    2 reviews

    Want to give something a little out of the ordinary to loved ones during the holidays? This recipe makes nearly...


    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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    Double Chocolate, Orange and Hazelnut Biscotti

    Biscotti are easier to make than you might think, and they’re delicious with breakfast or as a snack. They store...


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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...


    Neapolitan Fudge

    71 reviews

    If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...

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    Cherry Pistachio Bark

    Dotted with red cherry bits, these diamond-shaped pieces are lovely on a tray. Plus, they come together quickly with four...


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    Nutter Butter Truffles

    Send guests home with sweet memories of the day! Prepare these truffles 5 to 7 days in advance and store...


    Traditional Cheesecake

    15 reviews

    Here’s a delicious classic cheesecake that tastes great alone or with any number of garnishes. Use this basic recipe as...


    Almond Spritz Cookies

    11 reviews

    This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it...


    Hazelnut Macarons

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


    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...