This traditional French cake is in the shape of a tree branch - the name means Christmas log. It makes a unique addition to your holiday dessert table. Photo by Amy Robb. Serves 10 Ingredients For the cake 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur or water 1 teaspoon vanilla For the filling 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder For the frosting 1/3 cup c

This was the winning recipe at the Omni Amelia Island Resort Plantation’s 2019 Holiday Cookie Competition. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Makes 12 macarons Ingredients For macarons 1-½ cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons plus 1-½ teaspoons water 8 egg whites, divided 2 cups almond flour 2-2/3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 tablespoon brown gel color For buttercream filling 2 cups (4 sticks) butter, unsalted, room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or another flavo