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Sweet yeast dough rolled with raspberries and drizzled with a warm butter glaze. Easy to assemble and make the night before. What a breakfast to wake up to!

Recipe: Raspberry Swirl Sweet Rolls

There's a little something for everyone in these salty and sweet cookies... coconut, peanuts, pecans, chocolate, butterscotch, white chocolate, and raisins. The best part about this recipe? You can use your creativity and put whatever you like in them!

Recipe: Kitchen Sink Cookies

Light and airy cupcakes with a subtle hint of pink champagne...topped with a thick and creamy champagne buttercream.  This buttercream is one of the best I have ever tasted!  And to be completely off-the-wall, the whole cupcake is garnished with a spun sugar New Year's "firework"!  Happy New Year from The Curvy Carrot!

Recipe: Champagne Cupcakes with Champagne Buttercream

Just take one look at these cinnamon rolls, and try not to get hungry.  Drizzled with icing, nuts, and warm from the oven - they look and taste just like the ones from Cinnabon - but better!

Recipe: Cinnabon Rolls

Sometimes a picture says it all. Look at the amaretto-vanilla glaze on these amazing lebkuchen from Jessica - she describes them as "a comforting German Christmas cookie that will put anyone in the holiday spirit!" Indeed!

Recipe: Lebkuchen with Amaretto-Vanilla Glaze

Amazingly sophisticated cookies from La Kocinera - she shares the classic recipe as well as step-by-step instructions.  I love the way she describes them: "Sparkling like the lights on a tree, Linzer Cookies are the perfect treat for Christmas."

Recipe: Linzer Christmas Cookies

Fresh raspberry puree swirled with a rich and creamy cheesecake on top of a buttery graham cracker crust - all in a sweet little bite-sized portion. Go ahead - indulge!

Recipe: Raspberry Marble Cheesecake

Dense and rich chocolate cake with raspberry filling, garnished with chocolate ganache, sliced almonds, and fresh juicy raspberries. Which part is my favorite?  I can't even begin to try to figure it out - it's all so delicious!

Recipe: Chocolate Torte

Bonnie at Sweet Life tells a hilarious story about baking for friends for the holidays, and shares with us this lovely chocolate cupcake with peppermint cream cheese frosting. She talks about daydreaming about sugar, butter, and chocolate... and after seeing these cupcakes, I think we'll all be doing the same.  

Recipe: Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting

A special holiday recipe passed down from my grandmother... baked in the oven to savory and salty perfection.  It's a snap to make, satisfies any cravings, and completely addicting!  And it's not like that other party mix that you may know of. ;)

Recipe: Festive Party Mix