Holiday Bakes That Are Not Cookies or Cakes

A perfect mash-up of pecan pie and butter tarts, these ooey, gooey brown butter maple pecan squares will quickly become a favourite. Make a few batches ahead of time to serve when guests stop by or for a great addition to your holiday dessert table.

The holiday season and cranberries go hand in hand, and the festivities wouldn’t be complete without these coffee shop-inspired treats. Made with a buttery pistachio shortbread base, dried cranberries and a sweet cream cheese icing, everyone will be asking for the recipe after just one bite.

Want a sweet and savoury holiday bake for your brunch table, make these vegan one-bowl vanilla rosemary scones.

If you’re short on time but want to whip up a homemade holiday dessert, these easy gingerbread donuts are ready in less than 30 minutes. Finish them with a simple cinnamon glaze, and sprinkles for some festive flair.

A traditional Canadian treat gets a festive makeover with this recipe for peppermint Nanaimo bars. Before the mint-chocolate glaze sets, add some crushed candy canes for extra flavour and a dash of colour.

Experience the ultimate Canadian dessert square in cheesecake form with this recipe for Nanaimo bar cheesecake.

What’s better than a freshly baked tray of cinnamon buns? A giant, shareable cinnamon bun with a vanilla glaze. When serving, slice it into wedges so you can see the layers of cinnamon filling throughout the sweet bread.

A simple, one-bowl brownie recipe is exactly the kind of holiday dessert recipe you want when you’re short on time. You can also have a lot of fun in choosing the perfect topping, whether you go with fluffy mini marshmallows, crushed gingerbread, or toasted coconut.

For festive desserts that will feed a crowd, try one of these holiday dessert bars inspired by Holiday Baking Championship challenges.

Miso paste is a game changer when it comes to apple crumble, giving it a deep salted caramel flavour that pairs beautifully with the tart fruit. It’s a cozy, fuss-free holiday dessert recipe that would be the ideal finale to a turkey dinner with all the fixings.

A wintery twist on the Nanaimo bar, this Christmas baking idea is a wonderful treat for holiday potlucks or a cookie exchange. While it has the usual chocolate-coconut base, the custard layer is spiked with hot chocolate mix, and mini marshmallows are sprinkled across the chocolate topping.

Curl up under your favourite blanket with a Nanaimo bar and a mug of this divine chocolate orange hot chocolate.

A classic British dessert, sticky toffee pudding is one of those Christmas baking recipes that you’ll fall in love with at first taste. Serve it with a warm toffee sauce and some vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a rich vanilla custard.

If you’re planning an elegant holiday dinner, you can’t go wrong with chocolate caramel pecan tarts for dessert. They’re a decadent treat with a rich chocolate-pecan filling in a nutty pecan pastry.

A beloved pie meets popular Italian pastry in an irresistible apple cannoli tart.