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

While this cake is delicious on its own, a bit of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream is a perfect balance to the cinnamon-caramel topping. Photo by Marc Foster. Serves 8 Ingredients For the apples 3/4 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup softened butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Pink Lady or Cortland), peeled, cored and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces For the cake 1-3/4 cups all-purpose or pastry flour 3/4 teaspoon baking p

These bite-sized treats are perfect for a holiday dessert buffet. If you don’t have time for homemade pastry dough, look for frozen mini tart shells at the grocery store. Photo by Maria Conover. Makes 20 tarts Ingredients 1 whole egg 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions

Gold and silver sparkly sugars make these fruity cookies pop on the holiday dessert buffet table. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Makes 2 dozen Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/3 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped 1/3 cup sugar Zest from 1 medium-sized orange 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut in ½-inch pieces 1 cup jam Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine first six ingredients

These twice-baked cookies add a flavorful crunch to a cookie swap, they store well and go great with coffee. Want even more deliciousness? Dip one end in melted white chocolate. Bring these crunchy biscotti as a hostess gift to your next party. Photo by Amy Robb. Makes 3 dozen Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanill

Ruby red bits of tart cranberries and local pecans add a festive touch to these simple, delicious cookies. Photo by Amy Robb. Makes 3 dozen Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 375°. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together and stir to com

This treat is the perfect mashup of oatmeal cream sandwich cookies and apple pie. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Makes 3 dozen Ingredients For the oatmeal cookies 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 cup molasses 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 4-1/2 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon allspice For the apple f

These small rustic pastries feature a luscious honey-sweetened cream cheese filling topped with homemade candied oranges. Photo by Mallory Aussem, Evergold Photography. Makes approximately 12 petite galettes Ingredients For pie dough 2 cups cold butter 5-¼ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt ⅔ cup ice cold water For orange honey cream cheese filling 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ¼ cup sugar 1 cup honey 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 teaspoons salt 2 tea

This gluten-free take on the classic angel food cake uses sorghum flour for a tender, airy crumb. Light as a cloud and perfectly sweet, it's an elegant dessert that pairs beautifully with lemon curd. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Serves 10-12 Ingredients ¾ cup sorghum flour ¾ cup gluten-free flour ½ cup cornstarch or arrowroot starch 1-½ cups powdered sugar, sifted 3 cups egg whites, at room temperature 3 teaspoons cream of tartar ¼ teaspoon salt 1-½ cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoon

All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a hand-held treat. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Makes 18 cookies Ingredients For the cookies 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For the cream cheese filling 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1/4 cup (4 tablespoo

Naturally sweet carrots combined with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and a touch of bourbon make this a delicious alternative to sweet potato or pumpkin pie for your holiday dessert table. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Serves 8 Ingredients For pies Your favorite pie dough (enough for a double-crust pie) 2 pounds carrots 2 eggs, well beaten 1-1/4 cups milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 2 tablespoons b

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