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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog December 2007 Archive

By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide to Desserts / Baking since 1997

Finger Desserts and Serving Suggestions

Saturday December 29, 2007
Want to host a party where you don't have to put out forks and knives for your guests? Here are several recipes as well as serving ideas for your New ... Read More

Planning for a New Year's Dessert Buffet?

Wednesday December 26, 2007
I just love all of the appetizers and other fun snacks that are served at a New Year's Party. Of course, my absolute favorite is all the different treats found ... Read More

Merry Christmas

Tuesday December 25, 2007
Vrolijke KerstmisJoyeux NoëlFrohe WeihnachtenBuon NataleFeliz NatalFeliz NavidadGledelig JulKala ChristouyennaMele KalikimakaNollaig Shona Duit May God Bless and Keep You Always.

Lemon Chess Pie for Christmas Eve?

Monday December 24, 2007
Normally, I wouldn't choose this pie as one of my desserts on Christmas Eve. It's just that my brother- and sister-in-law always bring us a big basket of tangerines when ... Read More

Most Popular Cake Recipe

Friday December 21, 2007
If you can only make one cake this season, you need to make this cake. This recipe for the Bacardi Rum Cake makes the moistest cake. If allowed to sit ... Read More

Kids Under Foot? - Make Sugar Cookies

Wednesday December 19, 2007
What other activity can you think of that is good for all ages? The older kids make the dough and are responsible for putting the Sugar Cookies in and taking ... Read More

Festive Films and Succulent Sweets

Monday December 17, 2007
As I said before, I just love all of the movies playing this time of year. My absolute favorite is White Christmas. You just can't watch a movie without having ... Read More

Tropical Carrot Cake

Sunday December 16, 2007
Here's another cake I eat around Easter and Christmas. This recipe for Tropical Carrot Cake is so good that I've had houseguests ask for pieces for breakfast. That can't be ... Read More

Festive Flourless Chocolate Cake

Saturday December 15, 2007
How could anyone resist this delightful cake? Not only is the Festive Flourless Chocolate Cake made with loads of chocolate, it's topped in a chocolate ganache, which is then covered ... Read More

Extremely Moist Cake

Friday December 14, 2007
Some consider this a spring/summer cake, but I like it year round. Besides who can resist this Mandarin Orange Cake chilled right out of the refrigerator.Have you had a chance ... Read More

Thumbprint Cookies

Thursday December 13, 2007
When I go all-out-Christmas, I go all-out-Christmas, even down to the color of my cookies. That's what so great about these Thumbprint Cookies, the flavor and/or color options are up ... Read More

Time is Running Out

Tuesday December 11, 2007
Christmas will be here before we know it. This is a good time to start mailing all of your baked goods. Check this feature for several tips for getting your ... Read More

Cracker Jack Cookies

Saturday December 8, 2007
You won't believe it until you taste them. These cookies taste just like the candied popcorn Cracker Jacks. Thanks to Needlepoint 142 for telling me about these great tasting Cracker ... Read More

Gourmet Chocolate Covered Nuts

Friday December 7, 2007
Use the best ingredients for the best results. My husband took a large container of these to a silly Santa gift exchange. This was the gift that was the most ... Read More

Happy Hanukkah!

Wednesday December 5, 2007
On this page you'll find several Jewish Holiday Desserts. If you're looking for more than just desserts check-out Giora Shimoni's site to Kosher Food. If you'd like to feed more than ... Read More

It's Time to Host a Cookie Exchange

Monday December 3, 2007
The decorations are almost up and my shopping is nearly done, which means I can finally start enjoying the holiday season. One of my enjoyments is going to, or even ... Read More

Neapolitan Cookies

Saturday December 1, 2007
This is the first cookie dough I made to put in the freezer. Ok, I admit it. I just had to bake a couple of the cookies before I froze ... Read More

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