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Tender cream cheese cookies studded with coconut and apricot preserves for jewel-like drops that bake up golden and soft.

Russian tea cakes (also called Mexican wedding cookies): buttery nut-studded shortbread balls rolled twice in powdered sugar. A classic holiday cookie tin staple in 30 minutes.

This spectacular stuffed pumpkin can be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table.

Pimento-stuffed olives wrapped in sharp cheddar dough with a kick of cayenne, baked until golden and puffed. A retro cocktail party appetizer that never goes out of style.

Homemade kiwi fruit jellies made with fresh kiwi puree, lemon juice, and pectin, then cut into shapes and rolled in sugar. A bright, tangy candy that looks as good as it tastes.

Pudin de pan, a Puerto Rican bread pudding with nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins. Milk-soaked bread baked into a dense, sweet custard that's a beloved Latin American comfort dessert.

Asparagus au gratin with Swiss cheese, buttery bread crumbs, and dry mustard. Blanched crisp-tender then baked golden in 20 minutes total. A quick, elegant side.

Spiced rhubarb-strawberry pie with a hint of pumpkin pie spice setting it apart from standard versions. Lattice-topped and baked hot for bubbling juice and golden crust. A spring classic with autumn warmth.

Mint and yogurt bread with fresh mint leaves, plain yogurt, lemon zest, and honey. Made with a bread machine or hand-shaped into two loaves. Soft, fragrant, and lightly tangy.

No-bake chocolate fruit balls with dried apricots, raisins, sultanas, and orange zest, dipped in dark chocolate. A rich, fruity homemade candy with no oven needed.

A new type of fruity spread that tastes delicious with toast or in a sandwich.

Rich flourless bittersweet chocolate cakes molded in heart shapes, served on a silky pistachio custard sauce. An elegant make-ahead French-inspired dessert that chills for 24 hours before its grand reveal.

Buttery shortbread cookie bars packed with chopped walnuts and a thick layer of strawberry jam baked between two golden crusts. Rich, sweet, and utterly impossible to eat just one.

Much lighter than regular cookies, but still tasted great. These macaroons were not as sweet, which is what I prefer. If you are looking for a gluten-free cookie recipe that doesn't sacrifice yumminess, this recipe fits the standard.

Sweet potatoes simmered in apple cider with brown sugar, butter and a cinnamon stick, then pureed and baked. A make-ahead Thanksgiving side without the marshmallows.

Chocolate sour cherry cake with melted semi-sweet chocolate, butter, separated eggs, and tart cherries baked on top. Dense, rich, and elegant with minimal flour.