Dessert

Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate chip scones, a favourite of my son, especially now that I top them with chocolate ganache.

Pistachio and cranberry mini scones on a wire baking rack by Crystal Smith.

Pistachio Cranberry Mini Scones

A festive scone with flecks of bright green pistachio and deep red cranberry, topped with a decadent white chocolate glaze.

Cranberry and pistachio mini scone on a red Christmas background by Crystal Smith.

Holiday Baking Favourites You Can Make Ahead

Holiday baking doesn’t have to be complicated. While you may want to tackle a festive trifle or any of the intricate creations you see on televised baking competitions–and kudos to you if you do–a simple approach also works. A few holiday standards can supplement a showstopper or be the star of the show in and of themselves.

Maple swirl which is like a cinnamon bun but with maple and topped with maple cream icing .

Maple Swirls

These swirls use a biscuit-style dough, so they come together much more quickly than a yeast-based cinnamon roll. I switched out the cinnamon for maple to introduce a different flavour.

Maple Scones

Maple scones made with maple flakes inside and on top.

Coconut Scones

Delicious coconut flavour, thanks to the addition of coconut milk and shredded coconut.