Wintry Woodland Animal Cookies

Use your favourite animal cookie cutters, but keep in mind that larger cutters make it easier to pipe and decorate the scarves.

Igloo Cake

This cake gets a whimsical touch with easy-to-make marzipan figures. Fondant is available at cake-decorating stores and some craft stores. Use your favourite ice cream flavour for the filling.

Maple Choux au Craquelin Nests

Gingerbread Diorama

This impressive gingerbread house is a treat to decorate. Download the templates at canadianliving .com/gingerbreadhouse and use it to cut your shapes. Then, use any leftover dough to make gingerbread people, animals and other decorations for your house. Look for cake boards at craft stores, or ask your local bakery for one.