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Cocoa Cake
"This cake is so moist it doesn't need frosting. I simply sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. It's my favourite...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
"I've tried different variations of these cakes for my family and this chocolate peanut butter mug cake is a winner!...
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Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake
"You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...
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Cherry Pudding Cake
"A cross between a cake and a cobbler, this dessert is a hit whenever I make it to share at...
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7 Up Pound Cake
"My grandmother gave me this 7UP pound cake recipe. On top of being delicious, this 7UP cake represents family tradition,...
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Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies
These scrumptious treats will always be a part of your Christmas cookie platter!
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Drizzled Gingerbread Biscotti
Warning: these treats will become an instant obsession at your home.
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Santa’s Coming Cookie Puzzle
This clever confection is easy to make with store-bought cookie dough and is entirely edible to boot! Blanched almonds make...
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Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Treats
Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty chocolate cookies waiting for him. They're quick...
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Gingerbread Sandwich Trees
Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute...
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Scottish Shortbread
Scottish settlers first came to Canada over 150 years ago, passing down delicious and traditional holiday recipes like this one!
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Folded Hazelnut Cookies
Nutella makes everything better—this holiday recipe is proof enough.
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Peppermint Biscotti
Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, this flavourful biscotti is a surefire hit!
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Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies
These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavour that's distinctive but not overpowering. You can add red and green...
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Lime Christmas Tea Cookies
Brighten your holiday cookie tray with these tangy frosted fir tree that are flecked with pistachios and flavoured with lime...
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Snowman Cookies
Wrap these chocolate-topped snowmen in coloured tissue and place them inside holiday containers. Like real snowmen, they disappear fast!
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Christmas Sugar Cookies
This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with...
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Lemon Snowdrops
This crunchy, buttery sandwich cookie has a puckery lemon filling.
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Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies
Who would ever guess how good pretzels are in cookies?
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Buttery Spritz Cookies
This tender spritz cookie recipe is very eye-catching on a Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with,...
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Butterscotch Eggnog Stars
These yellow star-shaped cookies with a "stained-glass" centre are almost too pretty to eat, but they have a rich eggnog...
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Walnut-Filled Pillows
Not only will these tender cookie pillows, filled with delicious walnut, be your soon-to-be-favourites, but Christmas won’t be the same...
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Cranberry Shortbread Stars
Shortbread and cranberries are a match made in pastry heaven. The star shape is a festive addition to any holiday...
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Salted Caramel Cookie Cups
In need of an item to bring to your office potluck? These salty sweet cookies will do the trick. The...
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Berry-Almond Sandwich Cookies
Almond shortbread cookies cradle a delightful berry filling for this Christmas cookie favourite. The recipe is undeniably good.
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Italian Christmas Cookies
A single batch of these mouthwatering cookies is never enough. Adding ricotta cheese to the batter makes the morsels extra...
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Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These rich, fudgy cookies are chewy and studded with tangy dried cherries. It’s a good thing the recipe makes only...
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Citrus Gingerbread Cookies
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...
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Chocolate Reindeer Cookies
Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday spread with these chocolaty treats. They're perfect for getting little ones involved.