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    Holiday Recipes

    Make the most of the holiday season with these festive treats! Put together a cookie box, gift a DIY recipe, or cozy up with a warm beverage - there's a little something here for every mood!

    Close up of almond Florentine cookies drizzled with dark chocolate.

    my most popular cookie!

    Almond Florentines

    These thin, crispy cookies have a sweet almond toffee base and a rich layer of dark chocolate in the center.

    Get the recipe

    Holiday Cookies

    • Cookies cooling on a parchment-lined baking sheet over a wire rack.
      White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
    • Overhead view of gluten-free chocolate chip cookies arranged in rows on a baking sheet.
      Soft & chewy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies
    • Cookies stacked on a metal grater. One cookie is cut in half so you can see the peanut butter cup in the center.
      Peanut butter cup stuffed chocolate chip cookies {gluten-free option}
    • Your classic, soft & chewy oatmeal cookies, mixed with tangy dried cranberries and gooey pockets of chocolate chunks.
      Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
    • Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peppermint Mocha Kahlua Ganache | www.brighteyedbaker.com
      Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peppermint Mocha Kahlua Ganache
    • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker
      Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    • Front-facing view of a Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, warm from the oven and broken in half, in front of a bottle of Rosa Brothers milk.
      Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Classic Gingerbread Man Cookies - the ultimate Christmas cookie at its best: soft and laced with a perfect balance of warm spices. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
      Classic Gingerbread Man Cookies
    See more Cookies →

    Homemade Gifts

    • Overhead view of brown sugar candied walnuts in a jar, with more walnuts scattered on a sheet of parchment paper below.
      DIY: Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts {gluten-free}
    • Vanilla sugar in a glass container with a label.
      Vanilla Sugar Recipe (4 Easy Ways!)
    • Candied kumquats in a glass jar with a small metal spoon.
      DIY: Candied Kumquats
    • Close-up of syrup in a glass jar, with a bowl of sugar in the background.
      How to Make Simple Syrup - 3 Easy Methods
    • Pecans scattered on a sheet of parchment paper.
      Candied Maple Pecans
    • Overhead view of strips of candied orange peel on a safety grater, surrounded by more oranges and peel cuttings.
      DIY: Candied Orange Peel
    • Front view of a hand holding a jar of caramel sauce against a light pink background.
      DIY: Caramel sauce with milk (no butter, no cream)
    • Lemon peel candy on a safety grater with a knife and fresh lemon slices.
      DIY: Candied Lemon Peel
    See more DIY & How-Tos →
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    Cozy Beverages

    • A Baileys latte made in a clear mug, topped with chocolate shavings.
      Baileys Latte
    • Lattes garnished with star anise and cinnamon, with extra spice and honey in the background.
      DIY: Easy Homemade Chai Tea Latte
    • Mocha topped with whipped cream, with peppermint candy and ornaments in the background.
      DIY: Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
    • Creamy Triple Chocolate Mocha - a blend of three chocolate make for a dreamy coffee-house style mocha that couldn't be easier to make.
      Creamy Triple Chocolate Mocha
    See more Coffee and Tea →

    my favorite

    Cold Weather Cocktails

    A selection of homemade cocktails that are perfect for holiday entertaining and winter happy hours.

    browse all cocktails
    • Irish cream served in shot glasses of multiple sizes, with a bottle of whiskey in the background.
      DIY: Homemade Bailey's Irish Cream
    • Espresso martini garnished with coffee beans and a bottle of Baileys in the background.
      Baileys Irish Cream Espresso Martini
    • A fully assembled Disaronno sour with a frothy top, garnished with a cocktail cherry and lemon twist.
      Disaronno Sour (Amaretto Sour Cocktail)
    • A cucumber mule served in a rocks glass with a cucumber ribbon.
      Fresh Cucumber Mule (Moscow Mule Recipe)

    Breakfast & Brunch Picks

    • Front-facing view of 3 biscuits stacked atop each other, with a spoonful of jam in for foreground and a basket of strawberries in the background.
      Gluten-free buttermilk biscuits
    • Irish coffee cake with a slice removed.
      Irish Coffee Cake
    • Gingerbread Scones - tender scones with crispy edges and a perfect blend of cozy spices. | brighteyedbaker.com
      Gingerbread Scones
    • Close up of a muffin with iced coffee in the background.
      Easy Cinnamon Chip Muffins
    • Muffins arranged on a safety grater alongside bowls of fresh cranberries and sparkling sugar.
      Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
    • Sweet rolls filled with a cranberry-chocolate mixture, baked in a muffin pan.
      Cranberry Chocolate Sweet Rolls
    • Muffin cut in half on a small plate, served with espresso.
      Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
    • Overhead view of freshly-baked cinnamon rolls slathered with cream cheese frosting.
      Cinnamon Raisin Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

    More Holiday Desserts

    • Salted Caramel & Candied Pecan Biscotti - crunchy candied pecans, a sweet caramel drizzle, and a sprinkle of sea salt turn simple biscotti into an extra-tempting treat. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
      Salted Caramel and Candied Pecan Biscotti
    • Brownies sliced into squares on a wooden board covered in parchment paper.
      Fudgy Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
    • Chocolate-Dipped Caramel Chocolate Chip Biscotti - think caramel mocha in dunkable, crunchy cookie form! | www.brighteyedbaker.com
      Chocolate-Dipped Caramel Chocolate Chip Biscotti
    • A cupcake with a bowl of orange-infused sparkling sugar in the background.
      Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
    • Boozy Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake with Peppermint White Chocolate Frosting - A rich and moist chocolatey cake studded with pepperminty candy cane kisses and wrapped in a creamy, vodka-spiked peppermint white chocolate frosting. | www.brighteyedbaker.com #TreatsWithTitos
      Boozy Chocolate-Peppermint Layer Cake with Peppermint White Chocolate Frosting {GF}
    • Hand holding a brownie with a bite taken out.
      Peppermint Brownies {gluten-free}
    • A silky & luscious coconut cream pie made easy with a no-bake graham cracker crust. {gluten-free}
      Coconut Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust {gluten-free}
    • Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread Cookie Dough Truffles - flavors of sugar and spice make this no-bake dessert a decadent treat! | brighteyedbaker.com
      Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread Cookie Dough Truffles
    • Boozy Chocolate Meringue Tartlets with Gingersnap Crust {GF} | www.brighteyedbaker.com
      Boozy Chocolate Meringue Tartlets with Gingersnap Crust {gluten-free}
    • A blend of chai spices add a warm, cozy flavor to this simple pear galette with a flaky & buttery buckwheat crust. {gluten-free, refined sugar-free}
      Chai-Spiced Pear Galette with Honey-Cardamom Whipped Cream {gluten-free, refined sugar-free}
    • Close up of a chocolate cake that's been partially sliced.
      Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
    • Chocolate financiers cooling on a wire rack.
      Chocolate Financiers

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     Thanks for stopping by! Here's what you can expect to find on Bright-Eyed Baker: lots of baked goods and other sweets made from scratch, plus the occasional coffee recipe, mixed drink, or kitchen how-to post. My goal is to show you that from-scratch baking - gluten-free, dairy-free, or otherwise - doesn't have to be intimidating, no matter how busy life gets. Learn more about me.

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    Reader Favorites
    • Iced latte in a clear tumbler with a metal straw.
      Easy Iced Spanish Latte
    • Front view of a hand holding a jar of caramel sauce against a light pink background.
      DIY: Caramel sauce with milk (no butter, no cream)
    • Close up of a chocolate cake that's been partially sliced.
      Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
    • Carmel being stirred into an iced coffee against a grey backdrop.
      Easy caramel iced coffee
    • Espresso martini garnished with coffee beans and a bottle of Baileys in the background.
      Baileys Irish Cream Espresso Martini
    • Lemon peel candy on a safety grater with a knife and fresh lemon slices.
      DIY: Candied Lemon Peel
    • Overhead view of brown sugar candied walnuts in a jar, with more walnuts scattered on a sheet of parchment paper below.
      DIY: Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts {gluten-free}
    • Cake tin lined with a parchment circle.
      How to Cut Parchment Paper Rounds for Cake
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    Mother's Day Recipes

    • A bundt cake made with kumquats on a wire rack, partially sliced.
      Kumquat Cake
    • Two mimosas in champagne glasses garnished with fresh blackberries.
      Blackberry Mint Mimosa
    • Blueberry scones cooling on a wire rack.
      Gluten-Free Blueberry Buttermilk Scones
    • Overhead view of muffins on mini plates, surrounded by fresh lemons and poppy seeds.
      Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins {gluten-free option}
    • Coffee being stirred against a pink backdrop.
      DIY: Lavender-Vanilla Iced Coffee
    • Angled view of a single iced coffee, with mint springs and ice cubes in the foreground.
      DIY: Mint mojito iced coffee
    • Center cut view of cake on a white cake stand against a pink backdrop.
      Strawberry Layer Cake {gluten-free}
    • Overhead view of crustless quiche in a pie dish with a slice removed, surrounded by eggs, avocado, and a slice ready to serve on a plate.
      Crustless quiche with sausage & potatoes {gluten-free}

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