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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Date-Nut Honey Bars

The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party platters and bake sales. They never fail to impress. —Anna Wood, Cullowhee, North Carolina

Spiced Rum Fruitcake

3 reviews

This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


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...


Jeweled Fruitcake

3 reviews

I promise this jeweled fruitcake is simply fantastic. Even my friends and family members who don’t normally care for fruitcake...


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Cuccidati

17 reviews

The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It’s the best recipe for cuccidati I’ve found! —Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk,...

Oatmeal Date Bars

24 reviews

In no time at all, these oatmeal date bars will be ready for your family. They'll be surprised at how...


Cranberry Date Bars

15 reviews

Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social...

Fruit ‘n’ Nut Mini Loaves

1 review

"My family really enjoys these pretty mini loaves - every slice is loaded with fruit and nuts," jots Judi Oudekerk...


Cherry Date Fruitcake

It's a Christmas tradition for me to serve this fruitcake at parties and to give it to friends and family....


Lebkuchen

5 reviews

It's tradition for my family to make these German treats together. The recipe came from my great-grandmother's cookbook, and judging...


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Fruitcake Christmas Cookies

17 reviews

As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies...

Best Date Bars

9 reviews

Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook. These date bars are very easy to bake, and one...