With a crunchy top and too-good-to-be-true shortbread base, these buttery bars are guaranteed to become a part of your traditional Christmas repertoire.
Crunchy salted peanuts and chunks of pretzels turn these squares – based on classic Hello Dolly Bars – into the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat.
Making the dough in a bread machine makes it slightly puffier than one made by hand.
This addictive treat will hit it out of the park at any cookie exchange or holiday party. Experiment with whatever nuts you have on hand. Dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots are also fun toppings.
These pops make an adorable edible centrepiece on your Thanksgiving table. Small gingersnap thins fit neatly in a measuring cup; if you're using bigger cookies, break them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces to fit in the cup. To make the crumbs, pulse the cookies in a food processor, or put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin, until they're crumbly but not powdery.
These Brazilian candy treats are said to be named for a brigadier general. They look like truffles but are made with sweetened condensed milk, a South American pantry staple.
