Sour Cream Cutouts
Rich and tender with a lovely vanilla flavor, these cute cutouts are sure to catch Santa's eye when you leave...

Christmas Eggnog Bread
“This bread is better if you make it the day before you plan to serve it,” says Judith Malhotra of...

Swedish Tea Ring
My mother used to prepare this delightful Swedish tea ring in the ’40s, and it’s still a favorite today. Maraschino...
No-Yeast Stollen
We always knew it was Christmas when my mother-in-law sent us a German stollen. Now, our grown children continue to...

Quince Orange Marmalade
Quince sweetens this marmalade as it simmers and fills the house with its distinctive autumn aroma. It’s great on toast...
Holiday Spritz
I tried substituting rum extract for vanilla in a classic Christmas recipe, and the end result was a cookie that...

Cherry Rhubarb Jam
This tangy sweet spread is "jam-packed" with lots of cherry flavor, plus a hint of rhubarb. My mother gives jars...
Walnut Zucchini Muffins
Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...
Chocolate Cherry Fudge
This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


Watermelon Candy
Who knew making hard candy could be so easy? This old-fashioned watermelon candy recipe requires only a few ingredients and...


Candied Walnuts
Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown...

Mincemeat Cookies
Discover the enduring charm of mincemeat cookies with their rich flavors of dried fruits and warming spices. They're the winning...

Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts
My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe...

Eggnog Fruit Bread
Presents from the pantry are a tradition in my family, and this moist, fruity quick bread is a favorite. I...

Christmas Cheese Balls
Christmas at our house just wouldn't be complete without these rich cheese balls. Friends and family ask for them every...

Honey Cream Taffy
An old-fashioned favorite, this golden taffy gets my whole family pulling together in a special way! We wrap the melt-in-your...

Orange Coconut Creams
Originally a gift from our neighbors, this recipe has become one of our own favorites to make and give at...

Butter Pecan Fudge
This butter pecan fudge recipe is one you'll return to again and again. It is delicious and relatively easy to...


Caramel Truffles
These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...

Butterscotch Candy
This butterscotch candy is irresistibly sweet, so we love that it's also easy to make. Fewer than 10 ingredients and...

White Chocolate Bark
White chocolate bark is a home run for holiday season gifting. The combination of dried cranberries and walnuts is wonderful,...

Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers
My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet...

Great-Grandma’s Prune Roll
Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint...

Mint Jelly
This mint jelly recipe is an excellent introduction to canning. With some fresh mint, sugar, lemon juice and pectin, you'll...

Contest-Winning Freezer Salsa
Typically, I make 60 jars of salsa each fall to enjoy all winter long. I also give it as gifts...

Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies
A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch--chunky peanut butter. Every time...

Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
If you want a thick, chewy cookie that's loaded with chocolate flavor and smooth caramel, these caramel thumbprint cookies are...

Lemon Tea Cookies
These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family...
Candy Cane Snowballs
I bake dozens of kinds of Christmas cookies to give to family and friends. I came up with this recipe...