
Walnut Chocolate Hearts
I've been making these cute cookies with mom since I was a little girl. They're certainly one of my favorites...

Cherry Kisses
Cookies that melt in your mouth and are practically fat-free—is it any wonder these crispy meringue morsels disappear as fast...

White Chocolate Popcorn Deluxe
This popcorn recipe is so fast and simple. I take it to potlucks and for the teachers' table at work....

Cappuccino Truffles
The dark chocolate, mocha and cinnamon is a delectable combination. Smooth and rich, I could eat them all in one...

Bacon-Pecan Chocolate Truffles
I love eating these truffles the day after I make them, after the full flavor of the bacon comes through....

Coconut Almond Candies
I love Christmas candy, and these simple but special chocolates are among my favorites. They're easy to assemble in paper-lined...

Creamy Orange Caramels
Each Christmas I teach myself a new candy recipe. Last year I started with my caramel recipe and added a...

Mulled Wine Jelly Candies
I don’t drink alcohol, so after I’ve had company over for dinner, I have to do something with the leftover...

White Chocolate Cranberry Muffins
I wasn't sure how these muffins would go over with my family, but everyone raved about the combination of white...

Red Velvet Spritz Cookies
I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one. The hint of cocoa...

Cranberry Almond Muffins
My youngest daughter, Elaine, made these wonderful muffins for breakfast when my husband and I were visiting her in Virginia....

Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly
Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...

Cherry Snowball Cookies
"These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center," notes Joy Schuster of...

Easy Holiday Fudge
A friend shared this quick and easy candy recipe with me. The holidays wouldn't be the same without it.

Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes
Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...

Rainbow S’moreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...

Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes
A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more...

Snowman Doughnuts
No need to bundle up to build this snowman—you construct it in the kitchen out of doughnuts and candy! These...

A-to-Z Bread
From apples to zucchini, no matter what you have on hand, chances are it will be fantastic in this bread....

Birch Pretzel Logs
At the root of this treat is plenty of penny-wise practicality. "I first started making the 'logs' after I saw...

Autumn Pear Bread
Pears give these little loaves delicious flavor and help keep them nice and moist. They make lovely gifts to share,...


Snowman Cookies
Set a platter of adorable snowman cookies on the dessert table to spread holiday cheer. Or, gift them to your...

French Christmas Cookies
These moist treats will have everyone reaching for more. Folks tell me they enjoy these French Christmas cookies. In fact,...


Russian Tea Cakes
Tender, nutty Russian tea cakes, also known as snowballs, are a classic holiday cookie.


Italian Butter Cookies
Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...

Truffle Topiary
I wanted to give family and friends something they’d remember, so I whipped up piles of these sweets for everyone....
Perfect Chocolate Fudge
This rich chocolate fudge is sure to delight someone you love. —Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas


Easter Egg Cookies
My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and...

Sandbakkels
Sandbakkels are tasty Norwegian sugar cookies that are perfect for sharing during the holiday season.