Holiday Baking

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Candy Cane Gingerbread Men

Bring a smile to everyone’s Christmas holiday with these adorable gingerbread men.

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Olive Oil Dreidel Cookies

Using olive oil in these cookies not only adds flavor but also makes them perfect for Hanukkah. Let kids get creative and decorate their own with icing pens and colorful sprinkles.

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Peanut Butter Snowballs

These delectable bites get a little hit of cocoa from the hot chocolate mix in the dough. We dare you to eat just one!

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White Chocolate–Peppermint Dutch Cocoa Cookies

When you’re short on time, decorate store-bought cookies with chocolate and crushed peppermints for these 3-ingredient Christmas treats.

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Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Candy canes are crushed to provide a holiday crunch and flavor to homemade buttercream in this showstopping Christmas dessert.

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Mini Santa Hat Cheesecakes

These adorable strawberry-topped mini cheesecakes double as edible Santa hats in a treat the kids can help whip up.

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Cake Mix Cookies(with video)

Turn a box of cake mix into the easiest cookies ever by skipping the package directions and following this recipe instead.

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Gluten-Free Snowballs

Whether you call these Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes, or snowballs, they’re still melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

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Holiday Spice Cookies

This dough is extremely versatile. Roll it out and make gingerbread men or other shapes, or cut circles or squares and sandwich together with jam or Nutella.

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Brownie Peppermint Bark Bars(with video)

Chocolate and mint pair perfectly in this easy riff on peppermint bark. Crushed candy canes and white chocolate adorn a deep, fudgy bar cookie.

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Cookie Dough Stained Glass Cookies

These colorful sugar cookies make a gorgeous addition to any dessert plate. Use holiday cookie cutters for a party-ready presentation.

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Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Crinkles

Devil’s food cake mix lends rich, fudgy flavor to these party-ready cookies. Warm cinnamon and spicy cayenne enhance the deep chocolate base.

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Gingerbread Man Garland

Thread these adorable (and tasty!) gingerbread man cookies on a red or green ribbon for the perfect homemade accent to your Christmas tree!

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Snowcap Cake Pops(with video)

Impress your guests this holiday season with glittery cake pops. Switch up the cake mix for a fun change of flavor.

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Gingerbread-Berry Trifle(with video)

Featuring gingersnaps, sweet jam, fresh berries, and a vanilla pudding and cream cheese custard, this trifle-meets-icebox cake is a festive centerpiece dessert for the holidays.

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Spiced Cream Cheese Spritz

The slight tang of cream cheese plus warm spices create an irresistible cookie. A drop of food coloring brings out the holiday vibe.

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Cookie Dough Linzer Bars

Elevate plain slice-and-bake sugar cookie dough into something holiday-ready with these festive bars. Use your favorite jam to personalize the flavor!

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Cinnamon-Sugar Elephant Ears

These classic cookies are also known as palmiers. Cinnamon sugar fills every bite of these flaky, crispy treats that can be made in just 30 minutes!