Sweets & Snacks make food interesting. Read how chocolate works, how ice cream works and even why Krispy Kreme doughnuts are absolutely irresistible.
Buddy Valastro isn't just the Cake Boss -- he's also the boss of cookies at Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J. If Santa snubbed your snack last year, you could use Buddy's tips for the perfect cookie. See more »
The cupcake is hotter than ever, and it's easy to see why. This individual-sized little cake has a frosted dome, rainbow sprinkles and the kind of personality that fits in at a class party or a wedding. But what are the most popular flavors?
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What could possibly make up for winter's biting chill and dark, short days? Holiday baked goods, of course! If you intend to fill your kitchen with heaps of cookies and stacks of cakes, you better have these ingredients stocked.
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While everyone is outside enjoying burgers and brats, don't make the mistake of heading indoors to prepare dessert. The grill is already hot, and with a little planning and some ingenuity, you can turn dessert into a sweet treat alfresco.
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If you're looking for a holiday treat to wow a crowd, think beyond snowman-shaped sugar cookies. These baked goods from around the globe are decadent, eye-catching and steeped in history.
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What's full of jellied fruit, a variety of nuts and frequently used as a doorstop? If you guessed fruitcake, you're right on the nose. There are some variations on the classic that can bring your fruitcake into modern times.
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Not only is peppermint candy used to decorate a tree during the holidays, it also can settle your stomach if you're not feeling well and freshen up your breath if you've had to much onion-infused fare.
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One of the most highly anticipated holiday traditions in many households is the making and baking of Christmas cookies. From holiday-themed sugar cookies, to other goodies like seven-layer bars, these decadent treats are consumed gleefully.
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Cupcakes and cakes provide the perfect dessert to share with your friends and family. Whether for a birthday or for a holiday, celebrate by whipping up a cake or cupcakes.
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Celebrity diets aren't always as bland as their body sizes might suggest. As it turns out, many are willing to make a quick caloric splurge when it comes to treats like cupcakes and cake.To find out which celebrities concur, click through this quiz.
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Fondant can be the syrupy goodness of a chocolate covered cherry or the center of a Cadbury Creme Egg. But most people know it as the smooth icing used to cover a fancy cake. It's all in how it's made.
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