Desserts

Searching for Jingles Cookies

How one woman’s quest for Jingles Cookies, the anise Christmas cookies of her childhood, led her to Salerno “Santa’s Favorites” cookies instead.

Desserts

Cranberry Crumble Bars

These Cranberry Crumble Bars are a great use for those cans of cranberry sauce in the back of your cupboard: Stir them into a fruit filling for these sweet-tart-buttery bars.

Desserts

Indian Pudding

Made with cornmeal and molasses and baked until perfectly wobbly and golden brown, Indian Pudding is an old-fashioned New England dessert like no other.

Desserts

Pumpkin-Fluff Pie

The inspiration for this pumpkin pie came from the marshmallow-topped sweet potato side dish that, for many, defines the holiday table. Here, marshmallows take the form of Marshmallow Fluff, the iconic New England spread.

Desserts

Mamie’s Million-Dollar Fudge

Although Mamie Eisenhower was not known for her culinary prowess, she did earn fame for her sumptuous fudge, which Ike named million-dollar fudge and often enjoyed.

Desserts

Tarte Au Sucre (Brown Sugar Pie)

A beloved French-Canadian classic, brown sugar pie, also known as tarte au sucre, is ready for rediscovery.

Desserts

The Best Old-Fashioned Hermits Recipe

An irresistible blend of crisp, chewy, sweet and spicy, this raisin-studded hermits recipe bakes up the perfect iced bar cookie.

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