Originally published December 2022. Updated October 22, 2024. Whether or not Julia Child actually said, “A party without a cake is just a meeting,” it’s a sentiment I can get behind. And during the holidays, the same applies to cookies, candies, and puddings! FLOWER magazine contributors have shared some fantastic holiday sweets recipes over the years and these are some of our readers’ favorites.
Peppermint Red Velvet Cake from Amanda Smith Fowler
The Gardener’s Cottage “No Recipe” Almond Bark from Susan Endry
Photo by Randy Krause Schmidt
Easy Cranachan from Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper
Five-Spice Gingersnap Cookies from Katherine Cobbs
Meringue Shells with Chocolate Ice Cream and Orange Chocolate Sauce from the late Julia Reed
Cinnamon Roll Blondies from Sarah Kieffer of The Vanilla Bean Blog
Pound Cake for Bee from Susan Endry for The Gardener’s Cottage
Photo by Heidi Harris
Raspberry Orange-Blossom Fool
Raspberry Orange Blossom Fool from Joseph Marini
Coconut Pudding with Caramel Sauce from Alex Hitz
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée from P. Allen Smith
Connie’s Chocolate Sauce from Alex Hitz
By Jason Burnett
