If you’ve ever wondered how to make perfect pizzelle, you’ve come to the right place. These traditional Italian waffle cookies are a delight all year round, but they’re especially popular at Christmas time—thanks in part to their beautiful aesthetic. The thin, crisp, golden-brown rounds are buttery, anise-scented, and almost too pretty to eat! Despite their…
Making a batch of candied orange peel to keep on hand for sweet treats or toss into baked goods is one of my favorite special items to make from scratch. Fresh oranges are such a bright spot in the midst of dark winter when citrus is at peak season. But while oranges are often revered…
While I love a slice of crusty artisan bread or fluffy dinner rolls, there’s something particularly special about a basket of buttery cornbread muffins. After all, when it comes to wintry dishes like soups and stews, I’d argue serving a hunk of delicious bread alongside it is as essential as properly seasoning the pot. How…
If you’re looking for Christmas cookie ideas to add to your repertoire this holiday season, try zimtsterne! These German cinnamon star cookies are wonderfully nutty, cinnamony, and sweet, thanks to a snow-white meringue frosting. A hint of lemon brings everything together. Zimtsterne are naturally gluten-free and have a delightful texture from natural almond meal. Plus,…
Switch up your normal buttercream frosting for a light and fluffy homemade marshmallow frosting! It’s perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and pies for that perfect marshmallow flavor and texture or bringing the essence of s’mores to any dessert! Best of all, this fluffy marshmallow frosting recipe is straightforward to make. No hard-to-find ingredients are needed,…
This easy rum ball recipe is perfect for the busy holiday season– they can be made ahead, are beautiful to display, and are a lovely option for gifting! While this no-bake recipe is most popular during the festive season, it can be enjoyed at any time and takes just a few minutes to put together….
These melt-in-your-mouth pecan shortbread cookies have crisp edges with toasty pecans in every bite. You only need a few simple ingredients that are pantry staples to whip up a quick batch. The slice-and-bake cookie dough needs a few hours to chill in the refrigerator before baking, which makes this a wonderful recipe to make a…
If you want to bake a crowd-pleasing treat to serve this holiday season, my easy cranberry cake recipe needs to be on your radar. Similar to a pound cake but not quite as dense, with gorgeous tart cranberries interspersed throughout, this cranberry Christmas cake will disappear in a flash. Your loved ones won’t be able…
