For me, Snowballs (Russian Tea Cakes) are the essence of what holiday baking is about; sweet, simple and sparkly. With only a few ingredients, you can whip these up quickly when the cookie jar is getting empty. Depending on your preference, you can omit the double sugar-rolling process and just sift the powdered sugar on top to reduce the sweetness, they are really just as good. The cookie is tender, crumbly and melts in your mouth.
Gingerbread cookies are really a personal thing. Some like theirs hard and crunchy, others like them soft and chewy. I thought it was hard to please everyone until I made this recipe and realized,
Looking for something decadent and delicious but simple to make? You found it! A food processor, a few ingredients and you’ve got a perfect treat for eating or giving away.
If you love chocolate, then these Chocolate Crackle Cookies are for you. Deep, dark chocolatey taste with powdered sugar-sweetness.
Linzer Tart Cookies or Linzer Sables are descendants of the Linzertorte, which originated in Linz, Austria and is a traditional European Christmas pastry.
I think the world might be a better place if we all ate more Snickerdoodles. A little puffy and chewy in the center and crispy around the edges, every bite has just enough cinnamon and sugar to make you feel that all is well.
Some holidays just aren’t complete without creamy mashed potatoes. If you’re looking for a vegan version for yourself or guests, all you need to do is make a couple of simple swaps.
Even without the turkey, stuffing is an essential dish to include on the holiday table. In this version of Pear, Fennel & Sausage Stuffing, fennel replaces the traditional celery for a little twist on the flavor.
Pumpkin pie is a must-have on Thanksgiving, and I guarantee you that this No-Bake Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie will not disappoint! It’s flavorful, healthy and it requires no baking.
Many family dinners in my youth included frozen chicken pot pies; Alas, my mother was not a cook. While I don’t miss the chicken, I did miss the idea of something rich,
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