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
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
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