For centuries, Wassail punch was served in England from Christmas Eve till the Twelfth Night. Of course, you can enjoy it throughout the holidays, and flavor it to your personal taste. Start with a little of each spice and add more gradually until it suits you.
Linzer cookies are usually jam filled, with a window that can make them as beautiful as stained glass. The perfect cookie to decorate your holiday table—if you can keep them safe from those who want to sneak a bite!
What’s going to be in your stocking? If it’s like our fun Christmas stocking cookie jar, it just might be coal! However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve been bad this year—it just means you get to eat a delicious lump of chocolate that you can customize to your own tastes. Warning: this recipe will make your house smell like Christmas!
Coconut Eggnog blends the best of two worlds, putting flavorful coconut milk into a more traditional homemade eggnog. Perfect for sitting by the fireside over the holidays! This recipe is dairy-free and can be served with or without alcohol.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . six Eggnog Bars! Or, take just one (if you can stop). These great bar cookies are rich with a custard layer that is unusual for a cookie. You can substitute brandy for the rum or use flavoring instead of alcohol. In a pinch, a little molasses mixed with water will replace the flavoring.
This herb-rich compound butter can really enhance the flavor of your holiday turkey, especially if you apply it under the bird’s skin. By massaging the turkey meat with this flavorful butter, you’ll end up with a delicious, juicy Thanksgiving turkey everyone will absolutely love.
Two homemade dessert sauces and an ice cream scoop make an excellent gift basket idea for the busy holiday season. Add vanilla ice cream and dessert is done! It’s also fun, homemade gift the whole family will enjoy. Warm butterscotch with a kick of bourbon and sprinkling of toasted pecans over a scoop of vanilla ice cream will excite the adults, while the kids save room for a signature Hot Chocolate Fudge sundae.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . a rest from so many cookies and some wonderfully spicy hot chocolate to wash them all down! We figured there was nothing like a little chipotle to bring out the best in chocolate and wake you up after tasting cookie after cookie after cookie. If this hot chocolate doesn't thicken to your liking, the trick is simply to add a little cornstarch.
