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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    Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes

    These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use individual silicone cupcake liners. If you have a bigger air fryer, a 6-cup muffin tin should fit in nicely. —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Candy Bar Cookies

    These cookies are hard to resist if you love candy because every bite is like finding a hidden treasure. They...


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    Double Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

    This double chocolate pumpkin bread is a favorite. It's nice and moist, and it actually gets better as it sits!...


    Kid-Made Cocoa Cupcakes

    I’m only a kid, and this is the first recipe I’ve created. I spent a year perfecting these cupcakes, asking...


    Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

    21 reviews

    My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why...

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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...


    Chocolate Ginger Cake

    Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the...

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Grahams

    9 reviews

    Because so many people seem to love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, I came up with this no-bake...


    Chocolate Nut Fudge

    3 reviews

    This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    2 reviews

    "My daughter won first place in a contest with this candy, which I make at Christmas time. It melts in...


    Neapolitan Fudge

    71 reviews

    If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...

    Cherry Kiss Cookies

    40 reviews

    Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and...


    Yummy Cookie Bars

    7 reviews

    I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...


    Special Mocha Cupcakes

    29 reviews

    Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!...


    Fudgy S’mores Brownies

    4 reviews

    I combined the perfect summer snack with my favorite brownie recipe to get these s'mores brownies. They're sure to wow...


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    Homemade Turtle Candies

    8 reviews

    I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. This turtle candy recipe is a favorite of friends and...

    S’mores No-Bake Cookies

    5 reviews

    There's no easier way to get that s'mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you're...


    Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

    10 reviews

    If you want to still enjoy one of these soft, chocolate chip peanut butter cup cookies the day after you...


    Chocolate French Toast

    2 reviews

    Try this yummy treat for a special breakfast or brunch. The layer of chocolate hidden inside makes a wonderful flavor...


    Chocolate Caramel Candy

    94 reviews

    This dazzling treat tastes like a homemade Snickers bar and has flavor beyond compare. When I entered it in a...


    Almond Fudge Cakes

    I teach in a school with three to four teachers per grade. I bake this cake in small springform pans...


    Chocolate-Filled Cookies with Peppermint Frosting

    1 review

    Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and...


    Chocolate Mousse Torte

    1 review

    Although this mouse torte created by our Test Kitchen is very rich, people just can't seem to get enough of...


    Raspberry Chocolate Puffs

    1 review

    This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because
    it makes a spectacular presentation. The best...


    Two-Chip Chocolate Chippers

    41 reviews

    When baking this chocolate chip cookie recipe, I am a stickler for using one stick of butter and one stick...

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    Homemade Candy Bars

    6 reviews

    Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...


    Caramel Cashew Cake Pops

    1 review

    Nothing beats the pairing of buttery caramel and rich cashews; add it to a chocolaty cake pop and you have...


    Quick Chocolate Chip Cookie Pops

    1 review

    My family prefers milk chocolate to dark or semisweet chocolate, so I created this recipe. Baking the pops on a...


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    Peanut Butter Lover’s Cake

    My family thrives on peanut butter, so they just love it when I make this recipe.


    Milk Chocolate Bundt Cake

    7 reviews

    Try this recipe for a moist mild chocolate cake that cuts cleanly and doesn't need frosting. This scrumptious snack cake...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

    5 reviews

    I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts