Holiday Baking

Food

Pearl’s Scottish Shortbread

This recipe is originally from food writer and columnist Lucy Waverman’s grandmother, Pearl. For cookies with the best texture, knead the dough into a ball by hand instead of allowing the ball to form in the food processor. No food processor? Don’t worry — just cut the butter into the…

Food

Carol’s Cocoa Caramel Brownies

These old-fashioned cocoa brownies are fudgy and decadent. The batter comes together easily in one pot — much appreciated when home cooks are at the height of holiday baking.

Food

Granny Thelma’s Christmas Fruitcake

Wooden fruitcake boxes can be purchased online but are also easy to build at home. Or, you can bake in a 9-inch x 5-inch x 3-inch loaf pan. Though there are varying opinions on how long a fruitcake needs to mature, this cake does well made anywhere from 2 to…

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Nuts And Bolts Clusters

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Chocolate Caramel-Corn Fudge

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After Eight Shortbread Thins

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Chocolate-Dipped Sponge Toffee

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Try This Easy No-Bake Holiday Cookie Recipe!

Get food editor Kristen Eppich's recipe for chocolate peanut butter Buckeye Balls.

Food

Buckeye Balls

Keeping the ingredients cold is key to making these treats easy to roll. Chill the dough in the fridge longer if you find it’s still too sticky. Watch our food editor Kristen Eppich make the cookies here! Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 day, includes chilling time…

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Chocolate Hazelnut Crescents

Chocolate hazelnut crescents have the cachet of European baked goods, but are simple to make at home.

Food

Savoury Cheese Twists

Elevate a gift of wine with savoury cheese twists, packaged with aromatic sprigs of herbs.

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Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Mouthwatering peppermint sandwich cookies look chic and graphic in a vintage baking tin.

Food

Salted Caramel Apple Tart

This spectacular tart is a surefire crowd-pleaser, and has a sturdy crust that travels easily.

Holiday Baking

Quebecois Cookies

Amy Rosen's favourite cookies come to Ontario.