Peppermint Kisses
These are fun, refreshing and low in fat! —Lynn Bernstetter, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Crisp Lemon Shortbread
Fresh juice and zest pair up to give my buttery cookies a lemony pop. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra...
Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes...
Banana Mocha-Chip Muffins
These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...
Caramel Cookie Candy
These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...
Basic Brownie Mix
For variety, add extra goodies to this basic brownie recipe. It's a quick answer to dessert for a busy family...
Chocolate Almond Crescents
If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix
We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars...
Creme de Menthe Truffles
I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I...
Coconut Cashew Crunch
The crunch is always a hit for Christmas snacking. It’s one of my husband’s favorites—and he says he doesn’t like...
Orange-Ancho Spiced Nuts
Get ready for a flavor adventure. These nuts offer a tasty combination of orange, ancho chili pepper and chocolate. The...
Gingersnap Cream Cookie Cups
Whole wheat flour gives a rustic look to little tassies that are big on flavor. The velvety, rich filling is...
Cranberry Eggnog Braid
Meet the Cook: Whether at Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's, this is a good party bread. You can't beat it...
Layered Mint Fudge
"I make this festive fudge year-round, but especially at Christmastime," writes Denise Hanson of Anoka, Minnesota. "I've brought it to...
Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts
To tell the truth, I can't recall where this recipe came from. It's been a regular in my holiday baking,...
Ultimate Caramel Apples
I have such a sweet tooth that I’ve been known to make a dessert just to satisfy my craving. One...
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins
AT the end of the summer years ago, our family often gathered to pick wild blueberries. Mother canned them and...
Courtside Caramel Corn
My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a...
Basil Liqueur
I used to teach herb classes at our farm and the local technical college. After attending, a friend gave me...
Key Lime Bars
I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give...
Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes
Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through...
Pull-Apart Bacon Bread
I stumbled across this recipe while looking for something different to take to a brunch. Boy, am I glad I...
Old-World Rye Bread
Rye and caraway give this bread wonderful flavor, while the surprise ingredient of baking cocoa adds to the rich, dark...
Mixed Nut Bars
One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca,...
Almond-Filled Stollen
I’ve been making this during the holiday season for nearly 50 years. When we flew to Alaska one year to...
Cinnamon Pecan Bars
I'm a special education teacher and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It 's an easy recipe...
Italian Rainbow Cookies
My family has made these classic Italian rainbow cookies for generations, and this homemade version is so much better than...
Rhubarb Scones
My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into...
Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera
I've been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at...