Blue Ribbon Holiday Baking Recipes

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

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 ...
(3 RATINGS)
A slice of Silky Smooth Flourless Chocolate Torta on a plate.

Silky Smooth Flourless Chocolate Torta

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By Joan R.
Over the years, I tried many flourless chocolate cake recipes. This one is so silky ...
(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 ...
(8 RATINGS)
Almond Puff Pastry King's Cake ready to be sliced.

Almond Puff Pastry King's Cake

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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

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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

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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.
(4 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 ...
(21 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

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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 ...
(4 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 ...
(25 RATINGS)
A platter of Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake With Praline Topping.

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake With Praline Topping

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By Jeanne Bridges
This recipe uses the mini cheesecake pan. I love cheesecake and have had so much ...
(4 RATINGS)
A slice of Pumpkin Bread Pudding on a plate.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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By Tara Pacheco
I love bread pudding - and I love pumpkin. I knew combining the two would ...
(7 RATINGS)
A slice of Dark Chocolate Torte with raspberry coulis.

Dark Chocolate Torte

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By Brooke Magnusson
With the optional raspberry coulis that I recommend.
(4 RATINGS)
Cranberry Cheesecake ready to be sliced.

Cranberry Cheesecake

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By K L
With a freezer full of cranberries, and the girls coming over for a wine tasting, ...
(2 RATINGS)
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