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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog December 2008 Archive

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

Leftover Desserts

Wednesday December 31, 2008
If you're like me, you've got lots of really good leftover desserts sitting around after Christmas. I want to bake something new for tomorrow. By using this simple tip, I'll ... Read More

White Trash

Monday December 29, 2008
Here is the perfect sweet snack for your New Year's Eve party. Everyone has a hard time keeping their hands off of White Trash. Other Sweet Snacks Homemade GranolaSugared NutsPuppy Chow 2008 White ... Read More

Tropical Carrot Cake

Saturday December 27, 2008
I didn't get to make this for Christmas, but I get to for New Year's. This recipe for Tropical Carrot Cake is so good that I've had houseguests ask for ... Read More

Almost Better Than Cookies - Cheese Straws

Wednesday December 24, 2008
It's Christmas Eve and I'm still baking up a storm. So much for all of that bake ahead stuff. Who would have thought that almost all of my stored up ... Read More

Chocolate-Peanut Clusters

Tuesday December 23, 2008
So far I've made three batches of these. They've been given as gifts to friends and neighbors. They've also been perfect for those holiday drop-ins. There's still time to make ... Read More

Perfect to Just Have Around - Salted Pecans

Monday December 22, 2008
I just love that sweet and salty combination. I'll have one bowl of the Sugared Nuts sitting right next to the bowl of Salted Pecans. Yummy! You could mix them, ... Read More

Cheesecakes are Good for Christmas, too.

Saturday December 20, 2008
I think what people like about this recipe is that it isn't overly sweet. Sour cream is the ingredient that retards some of the sweetness in this New York-Style Cheesecake.. ... Read More

Eggnog Cheesecake

Friday December 19, 2008
I have to say that I've never understood why this dessert is called a cheesecake. Yes, it does have cream cheese in it, but it doesn't have what I call ... Read More

Festive Flourless Cake

Wednesday December 17, 2008
A couple of years ago my husband and I catered a Christmas party for our chiropractor. This is one of the cakes I made for the party. It was irresistible. ... Read More

Festive Films and Succulent Treats

Monday December 15, 2008
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 some treat to go ... Read More

Bark, Soda Cracker Cookies, Toffee Cookies etc.

Saturday December 13, 2008
I'm starting to see this recipe all over the place. The only difference about it seems to be it's name. Well, my recipe for this particular treat is called Barking ... Read More

Peanut Butter Fudge - Always a Big Hit

Friday December 12, 2008
People just love getting this fudge as their Christmas gift. My favorite part about this recipe is that it's made with only three ingredients. Make it today, so you, too, ... Read More

Teacher Gifts

Wednesday December 10, 2008
It's decision time again. What homemade goodies do we give to the teachers this year? My husband brought these Gourmet Chocolate Covered Nuts to his company's silly santa party, and ... Read More

Just Because I Needed Some Chocolate

Monday December 8, 2008
After all of the Thanksgiving Pies, I wanted chocolate. I needed it bad and didn't want to go to the store, so I had to use just what was on ... Read More

Did You Get Yours?

Saturday December 6, 2008
Are you a subscriber to my weekly newsletter? If you aren't, then you missed getting this recipe for Fruits of the Forest Berry Pie sent directly to your email box. ... Read More

Suggested Gifts for Less Than $10.00

Thursday December 4, 2008
Here is a list of tools for that baker in your life that are priced for less than $10.00, excluding possible shipping charges and tax. They are the perfect gift ... Read More

Cranberry-Apple Pie

Wednesday December 3, 2008
When you combine tart apples with tart cranberries and you get this brillant holiday pie. I have to say I think I like this recipe for Apple Pie a la ... Read More

Thanksgiving Leftovers - Cranberry-Orange Relish

Monday December 1, 2008
Just before Thanksgiving, I make this extra special recipe for Cranberry-Orange Relish. Half of it is for Thanksgiving and the other half is frozen to be served at Christmas. Unfortunately, ... Read More

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