It’s the most joyful and colorful time of year. From abundant harvest tables to festive cookie swaps, and every vibrant moment in between, the holidays give us a chance to express ourselves and our love for those dear to us. And there is no better way to bring joy to your holidays than by sharing baked treats with those you love that will create special memories now and cherished traditions for years to come.
Whether you are gifting a beautifully decorated box of holiday cookies to sharing a warm loaf of spiced, chocolatey bread, each treat becomes a token of love and connection. From delightfully rich cakes to decadent ganache filled truffles, here are some treasured baking recipes to enjoy making and giving this holiday season.
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Chocolate Tahini Walnut Cookies
Baking cookies, whether for yourself or for a festive cookie swap, is a cherished holiday tradition for many that brings warmth and cheer to the holiday season. While everyone has a favorite cookie recipe, we think these nutty tahini and chocolate cookies with their sophisticated twist and rich flavors should be on every holiday table. Bake them on the stoneware Pizza Stone for cookies that have a golden, crispy bottom and chewy interior. The two-sided stone can even be used as a colorful serving platter or cookie tray to display all of your cookie creations.
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Raspberry Lemon Polenta Mini Fluted Cakes
With many holiday baked goods leaning heavily into intensely sweet flavors, it can be refreshing to mix things up with brighter flavors and smaller portions. Mini cakes made in Non-stick Metal Bakeware cakelet pans are the perfect solution – this recipe for dainty mini fluted cakelets weaves together citrus brightness, nutty almonds, chewy polenta and sweet-tart raspberries all into a perfect two-bite package. Enjoy them throughout the holiday season or set out the cakes as part of a celebratory buffet. Also perfect for gifting, the charming cakelets can be wrapped individually and presented as a thoughtful, sweet treat.
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Red Velvet Marble Pound Cake with White Chocolate Glaze
This brightly colored holiday cake combines two different cake batters: smooth white chocolate and rich red velvet are swirled together in a stoneware Heritage Loaf Pan. It’s perfect for holiday brunches and dessert tables — and doubles as a beautiful gift to share with friends and relatives. The white chocolate glaze is optional if you’re pressed for time, but it adds an extra merry touch that brings all the flavors together. To take it to the next level, sprinkle with sparkling sugar to look like freshly fallen snow.
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Chocolate Truffles
Candy and confection making is another timeless holiday tradition, and these chocolate truffles are a decadent delight to both give and enjoy. With their exquisite exteriors and rich chocolate flavor, they seem like they would be difficult to make at home. But truffles are made with a simple ganache center, which is just chocolate and cream melted together in a Dutch Oven or Saucepan – the even heat of the enameled cast iron won’t scorch the chocolate. Truffles are also endlessly customizable, so you can make several different flavors and kinds of candies from our one simple recipe.
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Cinnamon Sugar Chocolate Pull-Apart Bread
With 36 buttery layers, chocolate and cinnamon flavored pull-apart bread is a showstopper for holiday gatherings and a delightful and thoughtful gift for loved ones. This decadent recipe starts with rich yeast dough spread with softened butter, cinnamon sugar, and mini chocolate chips. Then it is layered, cut, and stacked vertically in a colorful, enameled cast iron Signature Loaf Pan. Perfect for sharing, this bread is an impressive addition to any holiday brunch, gift basket, or as a lovely host gift.
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