Stocking Cookies
White sprinkles give these stockings a fluffy-trim effect, but feel free to customize them instead: Simply tint some of the icing black and use it to write names on the white icing.
White sprinkles give these stockings a fluffy-trim effect, but feel free to customize them instead: Simply tint some of the icing black and use it to write names on the white icing.
Named not after its country of origin but after Samuel German, who created Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate, this confection – four layers of cake sandwiched together with a super rich pecan-and-coconut filling – is one special cake. The chocolate ganache icing is not traditional but cuts nicely through the cake's sweetness and adds a certain polish to its presentation.
Moist white cake, zingy raspberry filling and decadent snowy icing make this festive treat the year’s must-have dessert.
This pie may have a lot of ingredients, but you'll likely find most of them in your pantry. Bonus: You can make the pie the night before and then keep it in your fridge until you're ready to beat the whipped cream topping and serve. Roll out the extra dough this recipe yields and cut it into shapes to add to your cookie tray.
These sparkly ginger owls are an adorable take on gingerbread men. We've chosen to decorate with snowy colours, but there's enough icing for you to play around with different shades.
Take simple tree ornaments to the next level with these pretty 3D cookies. Place them in clear jars on your holiday table, then pass them out as impressive party favours at the end of the night. For a perfectly even green tint, thoroughly knead the food colouring into the dough.
Once you've made the treasure chest, use any leftover dough and icing to make fun pirate-themed cookies. Soup cans work well for propping up the cookie pieces while you're assembling the chest.
The holiday season is full of traditions, and getting the family together to make an annual gingerbread project is one of the most enjoyable. This vintage truck at the Christmas tree lot will appeal to both young and old, plus it’s easy for little hands to decorate. You can bake and cut out the pieces ahead of time, then put them all together in an afternoon of fun.
Meringue-covered caramel chip ice cream and almond sponge cake? Don’t mind if we do! This scrumptious work of art is perfect for serving up at your holiday feast.
You'll need only a half batch of Sourdough Starter to make this tasty loaf. Pass on the remaining starter—along with instructions on how to feed it—to friends so they can make their own sourdough bread at home. Serve the boule with our easy Cultured Butter (see recipe, below).
