A festive faculty bake-off

Breaking through the crunchy outer layer, the cookie gives way to flavors that explode in the mouth.  Cinnamon, hazelnut, sugar, and butter give the cookies the perfect festive flavors that delight the senses. The small size allows them to be finished in a few bites, but it is almost impossible to have only one. The smells waft up from the tin, which inevitably are enough temptation to try a couple...

Ingredients: COOKIE: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt TOPPING: 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon dash of nutmeg 1/2 cup honey 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts Directions: I...

If you’re looking for something festive to make for a holiday party, look no further than this cinnamon coffee cake. The combination of a soft cake mixed with a swirl of moist cinnamon filling, a crunchy mixture of cinnamon sugar and nuts on the top, this sweet cinnamon cake has an essence of Christmas and is perfect for the holiday season. Even small portions of this festive cake are sati...

This Norwegian treat includes a soft wafer filled with lingonberry cream. It tastes as festive as it looks with the soft pink filling. The crunchy outer layer breaks with a satisfying burst of flavor provided by the filling. The berries provide a fresh-yet-filling touch to this unique pastry. For English teacher Rachel Nielsen, the krumkaker connects her to family. “You make it on an ir...

Most people have the option to eat whatever they want during the holiday season. For those who have restrictions, this gluten-free sweet potato pie will do in a pinch. This pie has a chewy crust and a sweet, soft filling which are complemented perfectly by the nice touch of cinnamon. Ms. Zemil, a world language teacher, created a special recipe for this sweet potato pie due to dietary restrictions of her family. “Several years ago my husband went vegan, ...