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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Giant Cinnamon Rolls

As a young newlywed, I thought I'd take it upon myself to make cinnamon rolls because I thought that was the hallmark of a good baker. The rolls were dense like hockey pucks and somewhat flavorless. Our dear black lab Annie wouldn't even eat one. I practiced for a couple of months and entered a contest at the Iowa State Fair—and I won! —Cristen Clark, FoodandSwine.com

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Best Vanilla Cake

10 reviews

There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake...


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Best Vanilla Buttercream

3 reviews

Why is this recipe crowned the best vanilla buttercream frosting? With its powerfully decadent vanilla bean flavor and delightfully creamy...


Homemade Vanilla Extract

5 reviews

Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to...


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Petite Pineapple Coconut Cakes

Defy wintry weather and transport your guests to the tropics with these beautiful, single-serving confections. Cake mix never tasted so...

Vanilla Butter Rollouts

13 reviews

Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy...


Dutch Honey Syrup

5 reviews

"I grew up on a farm where a big breakfast was an everyday occurrence," relates Kathy Scott of Hemingford, Nebraska....

Very Vanilla Slow-Cooker Cheesecake

13 reviews

Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor. —Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

17 reviews

For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...


Vanilla Custard Cups

9 reviews

When I was living with my mother, she loved custard,, so I'd make this comforting dessert each week. Without leftovers,...


Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

3 reviews

This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...

Vanilla Crescents

2 reviews

These cookies are especially cozy at Christmastime, but are wonderful all year long. Try them dipped into hot tea or...


Fruit Salad with Vanilla

7 reviews

Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are...


Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

1 review

I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual...


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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

40 reviews

I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They...


Vanilla Cheesecake

4 reviews

To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm...

Southern Pralines

10 reviews

This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...


Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Flavored coffee creamer drives my husband nuts. Even so, I still make this classic vanilla one all the time. It’s...


Vanilla Popcorn

10 reviews

"This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...


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Holiday Sugar Cookies

2 reviews

I add a hint of lemon to these delightful Christmas sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to...


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Best Ever Bread Pudding

11 reviews

The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...