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 Cinnamon Almonds

    2 reviews

    These crunchy air-fryer cinnamon almonds are a spectacular treat to take to a party or gathering. They taste just like...


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    Blueberry Almond Biscotti

    ????These biscotti are the perfect treats for an indoor tea party or an outdoor garden party! If you’re not a...

    Oma’s Marzipan Stollen

    4 reviews

    My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it...


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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...

    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...


    Matzo Toffee

    7 reviews

    Once you start eating matzo toffee, you may not be able to stop! Matzo crackers are topped with buttery caramel,...


    Swedish Almond Rusks

    Not too sweet, these nutty, crunchy cookies go well with a cup of hot coffee...and travel well in care packages,...


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    Coconut Cranberry Yummies

    12 reviews

    When my husband came home from the grocery store with six bags of fresh cranberries, I launched a full-scale effort...

    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...


    Fruit & Almond Bites

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...


    Spicy Almonds

    4 reviews

    We like to venture out into the mountain range that surrounds our family cabin. These nuts never taste better than...


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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    4 reviews

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...


    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....

    Christmas Eve Mice

    36 reviews

    Assembling these merry mice is so much fun that the kids will definitely want to help. My daughter gave me...


    Kourambiethes

    1 review

    My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe. Her grandmother was born in Greece and bakes these cookies for special occasions, including...


    Chinese Almond Cookies

    8 reviews

    Each Christmas, my mother baked these Chinese almond cookies and stored them in clean coffee cans. When she passed away,...


    Homemade Almond Roca

    1 review

    My easy almond roca recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New...


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    Crisp and Nutty Mix

    On those busy days that just don't stop, this mixture of dried fruit, cereal, nuts and more is the ultimate...


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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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    Spiced Almond Brittle

    I like sending homemade goodies to family and friends. When I couldn’t decide between brittle and spiced nuts, I combined...


    Holiday Kipferl Cookie

    1 review

    My family has been making the classic kipferl cookie on December 1 every year since I can remember. During the...


    Holiday Almond Tassies

    20 reviews

    I make so many of these fancy tassies, I use up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They’re...

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    Roasted Cheddar Herb Almonds

    I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed...


    Citrus Almond Cookies

    1 review

    These frosted goodies were a "must" every Christmas in my mother's family. I think the blend of milk chocolate, toasted...


    Cherry Almond Snowdrops

    9 reviews

    As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so...


    Rocky Road Cookie Cups

    1 review

    Traditional rocky road ice cream has nuts, marshmallows and chocolate. Using prepared cookie dough makes it easy to put the...


    Slow Cooker Candied Nuts

    7 reviews

    I like giving spiced nuts as holiday gifts. This slow-cooker recipe with ginger and cinnamon is so good, you just...


    Hazelnut Almond Biscotti

    1 review

    Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my...