Growing up, my mom would make this before holiday parties and it would always be a hit. The perfect comfort food to snack on before your holiday dinner! – Erica

Growing up, every year at the holidays a family friend would drop off a bag of the most delicious gooey, salty, chocolatey homemade toffee, which we'd all promptly fight over. So you can imagine the joy I felt upon discovering a recipe on Smitten Kitchen that lets me make my own batch of this amazing dessert all year round! Easy to make - and even easier to eat - it makes a great holiday gift, but I'd suggest making a double batch if you plan on sharing. — Meghan

My favorite bar in town serves these on a secret menu just as soon as the weather gets a chill in the air. They actually pre-make the mix and keep it in the fridge and scoop out individual servings as needed. This one definitely warms you up!

A modern and sweeter twist on the classic Manhattan, The Brooklyn is the perfect winter drink to sip by a fireplace or Christmas tree.  With a touch of Maple Syrup for sweetness and orange bitters and peel for brightness, The Brooklyn will keep you warm and cheery all holiday season. – Patty

Macarons are having a moment, but they can be daunting to make at home. I myself made several failed attempts to make macarons, the best of which tasted like potato chips (I still don’t know why). Finally, I figured them out, and here is the fool-proof recipe! – Allee