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Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this warming cocktail. Omit the rum and it's an equally delicious alcohol-free treat for anyone to enjoy.

Author: Kat Boytsova

Hot Mulled Cider

When the temperatures drop, get this spicy mulled cider steaming on the stove. Its cozy flavors of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg will warm you up quickly!

Author: Elise Bauer

Peppernuts (Pfeffernusse Cookies)

Peppernuts (or Pfeffernusse Cookies) are a traditional German cookie often made in Mennonite communities in the US. They are a highly addictive, tiny, crunchy cookie filled with warming spices and are...

Author: Bettie

Five Spice Shortbread

Author: Ming Tsai

Pistachio Cranberry Oatmeal Icebox Cookies

Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Candy Cane– Chocolate Cookies

These truffle-like cookies dipped in crushed candy are as fun to make as they are to eat.

French Spiced Bread

Kamel Saci, head baker at New York's Il Buco Alimentari, flavors his pain d'épices, a classic French spiced bread, with a vibrant spice mixture of star anise, ginger, and cinnamon from spice blender La...

Author: Kamel Saci

Caramel Pumpkin Pie

Caramelized sugar laces this classic with a sensuous richness, extraordinary in the context of this unbelievably light and delicately spiced pie. And since it's cooked in a deep quiche pan, a single pie...

Bite Size Stollen (Stollenkonfekt)

Making Stollen is not for the faint of heart. Avoiding it altogether because excellent store-bought Stollen abounds is further abetted by the invention of Stollenkonfekt, bite-size chunks of spiced, tender...

Author: Luisa Weiss

Slow Roast Beef

We've adapted the classic roast into a buffet-style, serve-yourself dish, with options: make a sandwich (with cornichons and horseradish sauce) if you want, or eat it up as distinct components if that's...

Author: Chris Morocco

Creamy Pumpkin Polenta

This rich polenta makes a unique side dish. Use it instead of the typical potatoes or rice at holiday meals. Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable stock!

Author: Cynna

Candy Christmas Train

I bought one of these candy trains at a bazaar about 30 years ago and decided that I would copy it since it was so cute. These are great for little and big kids on your Christmas list. I have also subbed...

Author: thecatergator

Relish Tray

This retro-style platter of pickled vegetables and crudités makes a refreshing addition to a decadent holiday dinner table.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Cheesy Cabbage Gratin

Roasting the cabbage is an essential first step: It draws out the excess moisture, ensuring that the cream mixture doesn't get watery.

Author: Andy Baraghani

White Chocolate Truffle and Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

A thick layer of pure white chocolate truffle separates the amaretto-brushed layers, and a bit more truffle filling is used to flavor the whipped cream icing.

Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies

Author: Gina DePalma

Gingerbread Raisin Scones

Author: Heidi Dalzell