Speculaas cookies are a holiday staple hailing from the Netherlands and Belgium. It’s tradition that on the eve of St. Nicholas Day, children place their shoes next to the chimney before going to bed, much like a stocking hung on the mantel on Christmas Eve. The next morning, the children are rewarded by receiving...

The Austrian Linzer torte is a traditional holiday dessert featuring two layers of tender hazelnut- and almond-enhanced dough—one layer serving as the torte’s base and the other as an enchanting lattice design—with a slightly tart red currant or raspberry filling that complements the sweet, spiced dough. Although the word “torte” means “cake,” recipes for Linzer tortes...

Pfeffernusse, or “peppernuts,” are little balls of holiday cheer that originated in Germany. It’s believed their name comes from the whole spices that are ground into powder to flavor the dough since traditional Pfeffernusse don’t contain nuts, despite the name. Print Pfeffernusse Makes about 36 cookies Ingredients2¼ cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour1½ teaspoons (3 grams) ground ginger1½ teaspoons (3...

These Honey-Fig Bars, featuring dried figs and golden raisins from Valley Fig, are a perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients, offering a tasty and nutritious snack option. The sweet, honey-like taste of the figs combines harmoniously with the concentrated sweetness of the raisins. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, these bars are the perfect energy-boosting...

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