During the Christmas season, we bake. We bake rich, show-offy treats for big parties and once-a-year gatherings. But we also bake for the quiet moments, the times that will become treasured memories.

Fragrant with citrus notes, dense and wonderfully sweet, many holiday traditions are not complete without at least one loaf of stollen. This recipe, from former Times Test Kitchen director Donna Deane ...

BERLIN — Sure, those Santa hat-shaped biscuits are fine, but are they three-dimensional? These marzipan treats bring edible Santa hats to life with bright-red marzipan, a white sugar pearl as a bobble ...

3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 2/3 Cup Butter 3 Eggs 170 gram Marzipan or Almond Paste 2/3 Cup Flour 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Raspberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease and line a round 8' cake pan with ...

Stir the ground almonds and icing sugar together and pop into a food mixer. Place the granulated sugar and water into a heavy-bottomed pan and put it on a low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden ...

Some cakes are simple, requiring only a smear of frosting over top. Others are more elaborate, with layers, tiers, or even those Buddy Valastro-style constructions with sugary miniatures all over it.

A traditional Christmas cake is a popular addition to the festive treats menu. Made in many different ways, they are generally “variations on the classic fruitcake”, said the English Tea Store.

Weather affects this recipe, as it does all candy. On especially humid days, add more sugar or less egg. This recipe was passed along by Sophie Hava. It is easy to double. Marzipan Makes about 8 ...