Tag: HolidayBaking

Sweet Treat

Thumbprints

Looking for something new to bring to this year’s holiday cookie exchange? These chocolate thumbprints with Irish cream ganache will win everyone over. They look great with their contrasting white filling and chocolate-brown cookie shell, and they taste even better. Prep: 30 minCook: 10 min./batchYield:3-1/2 dozen Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 1 cookie: 109 calories, 6g […]

Desserts

Easter Cake

This coconut Easter cake is an easy lemon coconut Bundt cake decorated like a bird’s nest, topped with cream cheese frosting, shredded coconut, and chocolate Easter egg candies. You just need some basic baking staples, an electric mixer, and a standard Bundt pan to make this stunning springtime dessert that’s easy enough for cake decorating beginners. Ingredients […]

Sweet Treat

Russian Tea Cakes

Russian tea cakes (a.k.a. snowball cookies) are incredibly easy to make with pantry staples. The melt-in-your-mouth dessert is a simple way to satisfy your sweet tooth during the holiday season. Prep Time:20 minsCook Time:15 minsServings:36 Ingredients Directions Step 1 Gather all ingredients. Step 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Step […]

Cookie

Chocolate Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

These chocolate thumbprint turtle cookies are a rich chocolate cookie rolled in chopped pecans, filled with caramel, and drizzled with melted chocolate. They’ve got the perfect flavors of a turtle candy all in a delicious bite sized cookie, perfect for the holidays. Prep Time 18 minsCook Time 12 minsServings 24 Ingredients For the Chocolate Pecan Cookies: For the Caramel: […]

Cookie

Melomakarona

Melomakarona are soft, oval-shaped Greek cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, drenched in honey syrup and covered with crushed walnuts. Yes, they are irresistible! This recipe makes 60 cookies; they keep well for a couple weeks, making them the perfect holiday treat or gift for family and friends. Prep – 30minutes minsCook – 20minutes minsServes – 60 cookies Ingredients For the […]

Sweet Treat

Christmas Tree Churros

Christmas Tree Churros are a festive twist on a classic treat, shaped like little trees and fried until golden and crisp. Coated in cinnamon sugar and perfect for dipping, they’re a fun, crowd-pleasing dessert that adds a touch of holiday magic to any celebration. Prep Time: 30 minsYields: 8 servings Ingredients Equipment Needed Directions Step […]

Dinner & Lunch

Noodle Kugel

Noodle Kugel is a classic comfort dish that’s creamy, lightly sweet, and deeply nostalgic. Baked until golden and set, it’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime a warm, satisfying dish is needed—simple, familiar, and always comforting. Recipe information Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for […]

Breakfast

Cranberry Orange Scones

Bright, buttery Cranberry Orange Scones with a tender crumb, juicy bursts of cranberry, and a sweet citrus glaze. Easy, festive, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or whenever you need something warm and homemade to make the day feel less chaotic. Prep 15 minutes minutesCook 18 minutes minutesServings 8 Ingredients For the Scones: For the Glaze: […]

Liquid Gold

Cranberry Curd

Get your hands on some fresh cranberries this season so you can whip up a batch of this super easy cranberry curd! It’s delicious over everything from pancakes to ice cream, and makes for a terrific tart and pie filling! Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesYield: 2 cups Ingredients Instructions Notes Cranberry curd can […]

Bread

Pan de Muerto

A bread kissed by memory: golden crust holding orange blossom, anise seeds scattered across a tender, honeyed crumb. Each bone shaped twist is a quiet offeringcrisp, sweet, and fragrant with remembrance. This isn’t just bread; it’s a bridge between worlds, turning autumn nights into moments of warmth and reflection. Yield:3 loavesPrep:40 min Cook:35 min Ingredients […]