RecipesBudapest Roll If you’re a fan of Yule logs and pumpkin rolls, taste my Swedish specialty made from hazelnut meringue. People are in awe every time I bring it somewhere. —Catherine Walbridge, Boise, Idaho
RecipesVanilla-Glazed Ginger Scones Gingerbread is a flavor that works with all sorts of delicious holiday baked goods. To glaze these ginger scones, just dip a fork or spoon into the glaze mixture and then drizzle over the tops. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
RecipesButternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon The golden color, smooth and creamy texture, and wonderful taste of this soup make it welcome on a chilly fall day. It has a slightly tangy flavor from the cream cheese, and the cinnamon really comes through. —Jackie Campbell, Stanhope, New Jersey
RecipesOrange Cinnamon Rolls I’ve been making this recipe from my grandmother for years. It’s a favorite on Sunday mornings. The orange zest and the pecans give the rolls great flavor. —Donna Taylor, Southbridge, Massachusetts
RecipesChai Cupcakes You’ll get a double dose of the spicy blend that’s frequently used to flavor tea in these tender single-size cakes. Both the cupcake and frosting use the sweet blend of spices. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesPine Cone Cookies Pull out each Goldfish graham and dip it into the soft center to snack on these pine cones. There’s nothing more fun or creative on the cookie table this year! —Betty MacArthur, Portland, Oregon
RecipesLinzer Torte My Austrian grandmother made this nutty jam-filled linzer torte only at Christmastime. So did my mother, and now I’m proud to carry on the tasty tradition. It’s a great way to end a holiday meal. —Jeanne Siebert, Salt Lake City, Utah
RecipesPretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns I make sticky buns and cinnamon rolls quite often because my husband loves them. One day I had some fresh pumpkin on hand and decided to try pumpkin cinnamon buns. We loved the results! —Glenda Joseph, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
RecipesPraline Pecans With pecans so plentiful in Texas, these sweet crunchy nuts have become an expected tradition. Everyone in my family asks me to make them again and again for festive gatherings.
RecipesAir-Fryer Cinnamon Almonds These crunchy air-fryer cinnamon almonds are a spectacular treat to take to a party or gathering. They taste just like the roasted almonds you get at the fair. —Janice Thompson, Stacy, Minnesota
RecipesSugar-Free Spiced Pecans “My mother makes these and they’re fantastic,” writes Audrey Stewart of Forest Hill, Maryland. “If you arrive at her house late, there might not be any left!”
RecipesRosemary Walnuts My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for us. The use of cayenne adds an unexpected zing to the savory combo of rosemary and walnuts. When you need a good housewarming or hostess gift, double the batch and save half for yourself. —Renee Ciancio, New Bern, North Carolina
RecipesCranberry Whole Wheat Bagels The bagel recipes I saw in a magazine inspired me to try creating my own. I’ve been making them like crazy ever since! My whole wheat version dotted with cranberries is a favorite. —Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska
RecipesItalian Stuffed Mushrooms Every year during the holidays, I use this delicious recipe that I got from my brother. These appealing appetizers get hearty flavor from the ham, bacon and cheese. They look lovely and really curb the hunger of guests waiting for a meal. —Virginia Slater, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania
RecipesDaughter’s Apple Crisp My mom’s apple crisp is the best in all of Texas, honest! I tweaked it slightly, though, and now I spend less time in the kitchen and more time catching up with my spry 92-year-young mother. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas