Share the Magic - December 2019

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Roasted Beets and Parsnips with Hazelnuts

Fresh dill and crunchy hazelnuts make this simple side dish of root veggies festive enough for company.

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Sweet Dessert Kugel with Dried Figs

Figs bring a unique sweetness to this classic cinnamon-scented dish featuring egg noodles.

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Christmas Cutout Cookies(with video)

This simple dough is a great base for all of your Christmas cookie needs. Tint the dough red or green and get creative with icing and sprinkles for a festive flourish.

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Cocoa Cookies(with video)

A bit of cocoa powder plus a drizzle of melted chocolate make these irresistible.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

Almond flour is the secret to these gluten-free treats that are like a nuttier version of a snickerdoodle.

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Gingerbread Shortbread

All the familiar flavors of your favorite gingerbread cookie—molasses, ginger, clove—now in a gluten-free package everyone can enjoy.

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Italian Rainbow Cookies

Cake mix is the key to pulling off a homemade version of an Italian bakery staple that features a hint of almond and raspberry, all wrapped in a cloak of melted chocolate.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

These sweet treats offer a little something for everyone—salty peanut butter, rich cocoa, nutty oats—all without turning on the oven.

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No-Bake White Chocolate Coconut Snowballs

White chocolate, cream cheese, and condensed milk form the base for this riff on a coconut macaroon.

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Raspberry Linzer Cookies(with video)

These powdered sugar-dusted treats are as pretty to look at as they are delicious to eat.

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Red and Green Pinwheel Cookies

These brightly colored slice-and-bake cookies are sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

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Snickerdoodles(with video)

This classic combines the delicate crunch from a cinnamon and sugar coating with a soft and chewy cookie.

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Thumbprint Cookies(with video)

Use any type of jam, jelly, or preserves as the sweet fruity filling for this holiday classic.

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Almond-Cranberry Biscotti

No one will guess that these delectable biscotti are vegan thanks to a mixture of flaxseed and water that stands in for eggs.

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Chocolate Peppermint Bars

Crushed candy canes provide a blast of festive peppermint flavor, while coconut oil and nut milk make these bars dairy- and egg-free.

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Cinnamon Sours(with video)

This cocktail tastes just like Christmas and is a cinch to whip up in the midst of the busy holiday season.

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Blood Orange Cosmos(with video)

If your friends have never tried blood orange juice, this drink is a delicious way to introduce them to this special winter citrus that tastes like a combo of oranges and raspberries.

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Blue Cheese Tartlets(with video)

Store-bought flaky tart shells are the perfect shortcut to this easy, elegant appetizer that combines sweet candied nuts with creamy blue cheese.