Desserts

The holiday baking season is officially here — and if you’re anything like me, that means your kitchen is about to smell like butter, chocolate, and pure joy for the next three weeks. Every year I go through a full cookie-baking phase where my kids magically appear in the kitchen the moment they hear the mixer running. But this year, instead of our usual cookies, I wanted something a little more cozy, a little more elegant, and a lot more chocolatey.

Enter: Chocolate Crinkles with Orange Zest — a chewy, fudgy, snow-dusted holiday cookie that looks dramatic but is secretly so easy to make.

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(A Cozy, Elegant Treat You’ll Want to Make Every Year)

There’s something magical about French sablé cookies—that delicate “sandy” texture, the buttery aroma, the melt-in-your-mouth crumble that instantly feels festive. Around the holidays, when my kitchen turns into a swirl of cinnamon, vanilla, and cozy December warmth, sablés become one of the first things I bake. They’re elegant, incredibly easy to make, and instantly elevate any Christmas or Thanksgiving dessert table.

If you want a cookie that looks chic, tastes luxurious, and requires minimal effort, this is it. These easy holiday cookies come together with just a handful of ingredients but deliver huge flavor. And the best part? You can customize them with warm spices, citrus zest, coconut flakes, or even a dip of chocolate for that classic holiday glam.

Let’s get into the buttery goodness.

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A cozy–elegant holiday dessert you’ll want to make all year.

There’s something magical about poached pears in red wine. Maybe it’s the rich ruby color the pears turn after a slow bath in wine and spices. Maybe it’s the aroma — that warm blend of orange, star anise, and cinnamon that quietly fills your kitchen like a soft holiday hug. Or maybe — and I’m convinced this is true — it’s because this dessert looks incredibly sophisticated, yet it’s one of the easiest dishes you’ll ever make.

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