All year long, we look forward to the tradition of holiday baking as a delightful way to kick off the season. The aroma of spices, the warmth of the oven, and the joy of sharing treats with loved ones makes this time of year truly special. To help get in the holiday spirit, we’re sharing some of our favorite holiday baking recipes featuring favorite seasonal flavors and festive touches. From a giant super-sized cinnamon roll, to a chocolate and cherry studded bread, decadent sparkly cakes and perfectly spiced cookies, these recipes are perfect for cozying up with a mug of hot cocoa or for celebrating with a glass of sparkling wine this holiday season.
Brown Butter Super-Cinnamon Roll
This super-cinnamon roll is built for a holiday crowd of family and friends. It begins with a super-soft dough made with rich buttermilk, then it’s wound into a giant spiral that bakes up extra fluffy in a Chef’s Oven, Braiser or even Dutch Oven. For dough that’s easier to roll out, opt to rest it overnight in the refrigerator, but if you’re pressed for time letting it rest for a couple of hours on the kitchen counter will also work great.
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No-Knead Chocolate Cherry Bread
The alluring combination of chocolate and cherries — sweet, tart and earthy all at once — might bring to mind a box of chocolates or a decadent bakery cookie. But in this recipe, the two ingredients meet to create a beautiful loaf of homemade bread that’s just a touch sweet. A thick slice, slathered with honey butter or chocolate-hazelnut spread, is the grown-up equivalent of eating dessert for breakfast. If there ever happens to be leftovers, it makes incredible French toast, too.
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Lemon Snowflake Cakes with White Chocolate Glaze
Whole cooked lemons and almond flour are the base for these unusual gluten-free cakes – make the delightful petite treats in our Non-stick Metal Bakeware Snowflake Cakelet Pan or Holiday Cakelet Pan for a festive presentation. Meyer lemons are preferred in this recipe if you can find them since they are slightly sweeter and more fragrant, the sweet-tart citrus flavor is the ideal counterpoint to the white chocolate glaze that is piped decoratively to create individual snowflake cakes.
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Cardamom Sugar Cookies with Spiced Orange Glaze
This holiday sugar cookie recipe is a favorite for its unique twist on a classic treat. The addition of warm cardamom spice in the dough brings a touch of sophistication, adding an aromatic flavor while pressed edible flowers into the tops of the cookies adds a touch of elegance. Once baked, the cookies are finished with a zesty orange royal icing, lending a bright citrus note that balances the warmth of the spices. A sprinkle of sanding sugar and a hint of freshly grated orange zest add sparkle and fragrance, making these cookies as beautiful as they are delicious.
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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pie with Maple Pecan Brittle
Every family has a recipe for sweet potato pie – our version is fragrant with the cozy holiday spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a delightfully crunchy pecan brittle. Bonus points that most of the recipe can be made in advance, saving precious time during the busy holiday season. Baked and presented in the colorful Heritage Fluted Pie Dish, this pie will bring warmth and flavor to every table.
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