[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”242176″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Peppermint Red Velvet Cake from Amanda Smith Fowler
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The Gardener’s Cottage “No Recipe” Almond Bark from Susan Endry
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Five-Spice Gingersnap Cookies from Katherine Cobbs
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Meringue Shells with Chocolate Ice Cream and Orange Chocolate Sauce from the late Julia Reed
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Cinnamon Roll Blondies from Sarah Kieffer of The Vanilla Bean Blog
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Pound Cake for Bee from Susan Endry for The Gardener’s Cottage
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Coconut Pudding with Caramel Sauce from Alex Hitz
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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée from P. Allen Smith
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Connie’s Chocolate Sauce from Alex Hitz
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More Holiday Fare!
- Winter Drink Recipes
- Easy, No-Cook Cocktail Nibbles
- Homemade Gift: Limoncello
- Alex Hitz’s Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce
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