Holiday Recipes

Pecan cashew popcorn balls coated in buttery caramel made from scratch with a candy thermometer. A crunchy Halloween treat with pecans, cashews, and 8 cups of popped corn.

Orange poppy seed cheesecake with a ginger graham cracker crust, sour cream filling, and real orange extract. A creamy, citrusy baked cheesecake for holidays.

Berry blue Jello shots made with vodka and extra unflavored gelatin for a firm, sliceable set. Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for your next party.

Lighter cranberry apple cookies made with egg whites and skim milk, loaded with fresh fruit, cinnamon, and orange zest. A guilt-free holiday cookie that yields 2 dozen.

Crustless pumpkin pie spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, lightened with egg whites and evaporated milk. All the creamy custard you love while skipping the heavy crust. A lighter holiday favorite.

Peanut butter bonbons are no-bake candy balls of chunky peanut butter and powdered sugar dipped in chocolate and rolled in chopped nuts. Six ingredients, no oven, no baking. Holiday cookie tray favorite.

No-bake peanut butter snowballs with chopped dates and walnuts, dipped in icing and rolled in coconut. Christmas cookie tin classic. No oven, kids love them.

Pineapple upside-down loaf made with coffee cake mix, pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries. A retro twist on the classic cake baked in a loaf pan with streusel.

Velvety brandy sauce made in 5 minutes with butter, powdered sugar, and brandy extract. Drizzle over bread pudding, holiday cakes, or warm fruit desserts for an instant upgrade.

Simple hard candy Christmas molds made with sugar, corn syrup, and your choice of flavoring and color. Just 5 ingredients and a candy thermometer for sparkling holiday treats kids love to unwrap.

Buttery shortbread bars topped with pecans, dried cherries, mini chocolate chips, and orange marmalade. A two-step bake that turns simple cookies into festive holiday treats in about an hour.

A stovetop Christmas scent simmer pot with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, bay leaves, lemon, and orange slices. Fill your home with warm holiday fragrance all day long. Reusable for days.

Mom's easy canned corned beef hash simmered with diced potatoes, onion, and milk, served alongside cooked cabbage. A nostalgic weeknight dinner that's ready in 40 minutes.

An edible bread cornucopia centerpiece made from refrigerated breadstick dough wrapped around a foil cone and baked golden brown. Fill with raw veggies for a stunning Thanksgiving table display.

For the best taste, use good-quality caramels in this rich, gooey bar that keeps best refrigerated. It's from Jan Christofferson of Eagle River.

Instead of white bread, serve these healthy and delicious buttery and soft rolls along with your Thanksgiving dinner!