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Holiday Baking Recipes

Warm the hearts of your family and friends this holiday season by baking something special.

A stack of Caramel Nut Squares.

Caramel Nut Squares

Deanna Ogle avatar
By Deanna Ogle
These bars have a rich, buttery shortbread crust, a creamy caramel nut filling, and a ...
(2 ratings)
A slice of Pecan Fudge Pie with whipped cream on top.

Pecan Fudge Pie

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By Sena Wilson
It seems pecan pie is a favorite among many any time of the year. Since ...
(3 ratings)
Granny's Old-Fashion Tea Cakes with a cup of tea.

Granny's Old-fashion Tea Cakes

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By Darla Hill
Here is a taste of childhood! These will take you back to those warm summer ...
(3 ratings)
Basic Cream Pie Filling in a pie crust ready to top.

Basic Cream Pie Filling

Sena Wilson avatar
By Sena Wilson
Cream pies are a big hit in our family, as well as our friends. This ...
(3 ratings)
A stack of Pecan Pie Bars.

Pecan Pie Bars

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By Shelly Powers
It's that time of year. I love the fall and also the smell of these ...
(12 ratings)
A slice of Brownie Cheesecake on a plate.

Brownie Cheesecake

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By Debra Russell
When thinking of this brownie cheesecake, all I can say is MMMMM!
(41 ratings)
Old Timey Caramel Icing frosting a cake.

Old Timey Caramel Icing

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By Renae McVay
I always had trouble making caramel icing before I got this recipe from a friend's ...
(2 ratings)
A slice of Silky Smooth Flourless Chocolate Torta on a plate.

Silky Smooth Flourless Chocolate Torta

Joan R. avatar
By Joan R.
Over the years, I tried many flourless chooclate cake recipes. This one is so siky ...
(3 ratings)
Mom's Chess Pie ready to be sliced.

Mom's Chess Pie

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By Erin Latch
My mom passed this recipe on to me years ago. Everyone loves her chess ...
(29 ratings)
A platter of Kentucky Chess Bars.

Kentucky Chess Bars

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By Kim Piepgras
This recipe will make you slap the dog and spit on the fire. When I ...
(7 ratings)
Almond Puff Pastry King's Cake ready to be sliced.

Almond Puff Pastry King's Cake

Phyllis Brescia avatar
By Phyllis Brescia
This is a wonderful recipe to share with others.
(2 ratings)
Classic White Almond Buttercream Frosting on a cupcake.

Classic White Almond Buttercream Frosting

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By Cindy Smith Bryson
Also known as wedding cake frosting, this classic buttercream is perfection when you want a ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Coconut Macaroons.

Coconut Macaroons

Melanie Miller avatar
By Melanie Miller
These macaroons are so simple but taste complex. They have evolved from being a staple ...
(31 ratings)
An assortment of decorated Gingerbread Cookies.

Gingerbread Cookies

Jennifer S avatar
By Jennifer S
This is a cookie that says Christmas. I increased the amount of ginger and cinnamon ...
(1 rating)
A slice of Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie on a plate.

Bourbon And Chocolate Pecan Pie

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By Jamallah Bergman
Chocolate... yes. Pecans... oh yeah. Bourbon... enough said!
(3 ratings)
Platter of Almond Gingerbread Cookies.

Almond Gingerbread Cookies

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By Cat Kiselica
For the ginger lovers in your life -- a little 'twist' on traditional gingerbread.
(3 ratings)
A plate of Gingerbread Sugar Plum Kisses.

Gingerbread Sugar Plum Kisses

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By Didi Dalaba
When I think of Christmas I think of sugar plums and sugar and berries and ...
(2 ratings)
Foolproof Pie Crust pressed into a pie plate.

Foolproof Pie Crust

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By Sue Smith
My favorite pie crust! Makes 2 (9 inch) and 1 shell. If you're nervous about ...
(19 ratings)
Festive Christmas Cookies.

Christmas Cookies

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By Carie Turner
This is another one of my Grandma Bure's recipes. The sour cream gives it an ...
(3 ratings)
A slice of Sweet Carrot Pecan Pie.

Sweet Carrot Pecan Pie

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By Pamela Jarvinen
During the Depression, government food banks provided potatoes and carrots. Many dishes were developed, such ...
(3 ratings)
Decorated Cinnamon (or Cardamon) Butter Cookies.

Cinnamon (or Cardamom) Butter Cookies

Val Al avatar
By Val Al
This is my grandmother's recipe. She made them every Christmas. These little cookies just melt ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Nana Rose's Butter Fingers.

Nana Rose's Butter Fingers

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By Ceree Archeval
This recipe comes from my grandmother. She started making these at Christmas time back in ...
(3 ratings)
Two slices of Mom's Pumpkin Pie.

Mom's Pumpkin Pie

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By Tam D
Dark, rich, and creamy, this recipe has been handed down in my family for several ...
(2 ratings)
Aunt Lynda's Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread sliced.

Aunt Lynda's Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

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By Kim *
When sliced, this makes a great presentation. A delicious and different banana bread with a ...
(24 ratings)
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