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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    Coconut-Almond Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

    This ice cream tastes like Almond Joy candy bars. Using a toaster oven and countertop ice cream maker couldn't make this any easier. It took several tries to find the right textures. I landed on sliced almonds, unsweetened finely shredded coconut and chopped chocolate. —Linda Kirkpatrick, Westminster, Maryland

    Creamy Pina Colada Pie

    1 review

    This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right...


    Pina Colada Dump Cake

    4 reviews

    I love any dessert that tastes like the tropics. When I wanted to create a new dump cake recipe, I...


    Almond Joy Cake

    This is a fantastic Almond Joy cake recipe—tastes just like the candy bar. —Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan


    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...

    Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster

    I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink: a pina...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    2 reviews

    Craving a childhood classic? These sugar-free chocolate chip cookies will bring you all the comfort and joy you remember. Savor...

    Mama’s Buttermilk Coconut Pie

    3 reviews

    My mama showed me how to make this pie about 40 years ago, just as her mama showed her how...


    Magic Brownie Bars

    1 review

    When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars. This recipe combines all the...


    Air-Fryer Lime Macaroons

    I took these lime and coconut air-fryer macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won...


    Mom-Mom Bessie’s Coconut Molasses Pie

    4 reviews

    I'm the keeper of my husband's grandmother's handwritten recipe book. Mom-Mom Bessie was one of the best cooks I knew,...

    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....


    Double Butterscotch Coconut Cake

    3 reviews

    I got this recipe from a co-worker years ago, and then I changed it a bit by adding a family...


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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...


    Coconut, Lime and Pistachio Cookies

    7 reviews

    Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi


    Harveys Coconut Macaroons

    1 review

    As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a...

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    White Chocolate-Coconut Layer Cake

    This cake is special to me because I took a recipe I had been making for years and added my...


    Double Chocolate Coconut Brownies

    10 reviews

    Thanks to a head start from a mix, it's easy to bake up these crowd-pleasing treats. It's hard to stop...


    Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote

    3 reviews

    I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...


    Snowflake Cake

    There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...


    Indulgent Coconut Rice Pudding

    4 reviews

    This slow-cooked winter comfort dessert is a healthier option for your family that doesn't sacrifice flavor. If you can't find...


    Coconut Yule Trees

    2 reviews

    People say they love my coconut macaroon-like Christmas trees because they look so festive. Once decorated, these trees light up...


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    Citrus Poke Cake

    This old-fashioned citrus cake tastes even better the day after it is made. It is perfect for picnics or other...


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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...


    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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    Coconut Macaroon Pie

    7 reviews

    Coconut macaroons are divine, but they can be a little messy to make. I turned the batter into a pie...


    Dar’s Coconut Cream Pie

    18 reviews

    When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview,...


    Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake

    14 reviews

    One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I...


    Coconut Pecan Pie

    4 reviews

    We top this with sliced bananas, whipped cream and more sliced bananas. It's based on a recipe my mom got...


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    Creamy Coconut Snowballs

    4 reviews

    My grandmother made these coconut snowballs for years. They store nicely in the refrigerator so you can keep them on...


    Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake

    4 reviews

    My grandmother gave me my first cast iron skillet, and I've been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes...