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...


    Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki)

    While this rich, sweet Greek Easter bread, also known as tsoureki, is traditionally served during the spring, it can be...



    Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes

    Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


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    Butterscotch Peanut Squares

    These bars, which our family refers to as peanut butter brownies, are delicious! They slice and pack easily making them...

    Bananas Foster Cookies

    I was in a Christmas baking frenzy, trying to decide what to make next. My roommate suggested something with bananas...


    Coconut Nutella Brownies

    1 review

    When my parents were coming over for dinner one night, I wanted to create a fast go-to brownie. My mom...


    Rosemary Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies

    These lovely treats are a traditional part of our Christmas cookie platter. Because the scent of rosemary and the shape...


    Hanukkah Cookies

    1 review

    Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings....

    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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    Peanut Butter Cinnamon Snap Cookies

    These peanut butter cinnamon cookies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks or holiday gift baskets. Use fun cookie cutters for...


    Wookie Cookies

    Who wouldn’t want a Chewie cookie? These adorable cutouts will be a fan favorite at any kind of Star Wars...


    Holiday Mocha Spritz

    1 review

    When I began to use my spritz press, this was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few...


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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...


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    Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

    5 reviews

    Only four ingredients and one bowl are needed for these healthy peanut butter cookies. If you want to make this...


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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....


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    Campfire Cookies

    The start of cold weather here in Colorado means bonfire season. What better way to celebrate than with these campfire...


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    Letter-Stamped Butter Cookies

    1 review

    Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...


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    Frozen Snowflake Gingerbread Cookies

    These snowflake cookies will melt in your mouth as soon as they hit your tongue. Experiment with your favorite colors...


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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...

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    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!...


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    Santa’s Elf Cookies

    These rosy-cheeked elf cookies will make a showstopping addition to your holiday cookie tray. Or set them atop cupcakes for...


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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...


    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...


    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    4 reviews

    Even without butter or eggs, these vegan peanut butter cookies are still soft and chewy. No one will be able...