These four holiday recipes featuring almonds, walnuts and pecans will have you going nuts for dessert this holiday season.
From chestnuts roasting on an open fire to nutcrackers adorning the house, nuts are a staple of the Christmas season. And when it comes to holiday baking, few ingredients are as versatile. Nuts add a delicious depth of flavor and satisfying crunch to treats like cookies, cakes, brownies, fudge and so much more. They’re also easily interchangeable in baking recipes, so you can swap one nut variety for another depending on your preference. Whether you want to whip up a few giftable goodies for sharing or dinner party-worthy sweets for entertaining this season, these holiday dessert recipes are worth going nuts over.
Holiday Toffee
A tin of Holiday Toffee makes a fun and festive gift for friends and family. This quick and easy recipe is loaded with chopped pecans, chocolate and red and green holiday sprinkles for an extra touch of Christmas cheer.
Double Nut Baklava
Double Nut Baklava takes time and effort, but it’s well worth it with layers of flaky phyllo dough topped with a sticky-sweet honey syrup.
Cranberry Wreath Cake
An elegant Cranberry Wreath Cake with fresh cranberries, chopped almonds and tangy citrus glaze is the perfect way to finish off any Christmas dinner. Garnish with sugared cranberries and rosemary.
Gingerbread Fudge
Our easy Gingerbread Fudge is made with molasses and warm winter spices like cinnamon and cloves. Mix in your choice of chopped nuts for a deliciously nutty crunch.
