70 Waffle Recipes You Can Eat For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Dessert

Heather Sage
Aug 24, 2023
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It's time to break out those waffle irons, because they're going to be busy cooking up eats both savory and sweet for a while. These off-the-wall waffle recipes and hacks make it so you could have waffles every day for three months and still want to come back for more. It may sound too good to be true, but there's *so* much variety here that it's totally possible. Covering all of your meals from breakfast to dinner, and even a few for dessert, these waffle recipes are straight-up delish.

Sweet Waffle Recipes

Bacon and Beer Waffle Cake

Got a beer lover in the house with an appetite that won't quit? Serve 'em up one of these and pair it with a pint of brew. (via Brit + Co.)

Lemon-Elderflower Waffles

Perfect for a spring brunch, these waffles ditch the maple syrup for a lemon-elderflower glaze. (via Brit + Co.)

Maple Bacon Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches

If you've never tried bacon and ice cream together, now is the time. Especially when a waffle is involved. (via Brit + Co.)

Best Waffles

Start simple — and only with the best (it's in the name, after all). (via Complete Recipes)

Waffles with Berry Syrup

When you've got the “best" waffles down, make a new batch and top 'em with some sweet fruit. (via Somewhat Simple)

Lemon Meringue Pie Stuffed Waffles

Can't decide between the lemon meringue pie and the buttermilk waffle? Eat them both. (via Cooking Classy)

Cinnamon French Toast Waffle Dunkers

They're mini. They're whole wheat. They're sweet. They're decadent. You can eat them with your hands. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Apple Cider Waffles

Apple cider is one of the ultimate flavors of fall. So enjoy its sweet fruity spice at every meal, including breakfast. (via Add a Pinch)

Cider Pumpkin Waffles

So, we just named apple cider an ultimate flavor of fall. Now for another declaration: These cider-pumpkin treats are the waffles of the season. They are drenched in toasted pecan butter, cider syrup, and spiced apples. (via Half Baked Harvest)

30-Minute Triple Decker Fudgy Chocolate Waffle Cake

Let's say that one more time: 30-minute triple-decker fudgy chocolate waffle pie. It's indulgent AF. (via Chelsea's Messy Apron)

Vanilla Bean Waffle Donuts

Does anyone else want to play tic-tac-toe inside these sweet vanilla bean waffle donuts? Pro tip: use chocolate chips and berries in place of the Xs and Os. (via Sweet Treats)

Nutella Waffle Sandwich Cookies

Can we get away with eating these for our next lunch? They're sandwiches, after all. (via Just a Taste)

Gluten-Free Waffles

Gluten-intolerants, rejoice! You can have your waffles and eat them, too. (via Garden Therapy)

Waffle + Berry Kabobs

Another genius waffle-on-a-stick idea, only this one has a healthier twist. Layer mini waffle bites with fresh berries for a fun breakfast kabob. (via Design Eat Repeat)

Macadamia Waffles

Sweet. Nutty. Fruity. Decadent. And grain-free? We're intrigued – and our mouths are watering. (via Against All Grain)

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake Waffles

Can candles be pushed inside a cooked waffle? Because we really want this to be our next birthday cake. Especially because we'll also get a helping of vegetables. (via Jonathan Melendez)

Waffle Wedges

Looking for a sweet finger food for your next dinner party? Well, we just found it for you. You're welcome. (via Sugar Swings)

Waffled Apples

We also found the healthiest waffles ever. And we bet these ap-ffles (see what we did there?) are as juicy as they are sweet. (via Cupcake Project)

Red Velvet Waffles wiith Cream Cheese Syrup

Ever wondered how to justify eating a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting for breakfast? We have too. Until now. (via Sarah Hearts)

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

These cinnamon roll waffles will melt in your mouth and put you into a serious sugar coma. (via Little Bit Funky)

Waffled Banana Bread

No need to toast your banana bread when you waffle it to perfection. We wonder what other breads we should waffle next. (via Parade)

Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts

These sweet dunkables will go great with your morning cup of coffee. (via Completely Delicious)

S'more Waffles

You are *definitely* going to want some more of these. (via Pillsbury)

Waffle French Toast

Someone has to take brunch to the next level. Shouldn't it be you? (via Eat Cake for Dinner)

Blueberry Cake Waffles

These aren't just fruity waffles. They are fruity CAKE waffles. Also, blueberries are loaded with antioxidants. Need we say more? (via The Baker Mama)

Flat Pumpkin Waffles

Flat bagels have become a thing. Now it's time for the flat waffle — not to be confused with falafel. (via Betty Crocker)

Chocolate Marble Waffles

Chocolate. Vanilla. Fresh strawberries. This must be breakfast's version of the Neopolitan. (via Eat the Love)

Pizelle

It may not look like a waffle, but it is. And it's Italian. And it's a cookie. That's amore! (via Kitchen Confidante)

Pumpkin Spice Latte Waffles

You know what would be a genius idea? Eating these with an actual pumpkin spice latte. And then when the PSL goes out of season, you won't have to wait a whole year to have it again: enjoy the flavor whenever you want in the form of a homemade waffle. (via Freutcake)

Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Calling all vegans! These delicious apple cinnamon waffles are for you. (via Vegetarian Gastronomy)

Carrot Cake Waffles

Another genius cake alternative. And we firmly believe that because it has carrots, it's healthy. (via Making Thyme for Health)

Peanut Butter + Strawberry Jelly Compote Waffles

Can we call this a PBJW? Yeah? Great. We'll have a PBJW. (via Jessica in the Kitchen)

Buttermilk Caramel Syrup

If maple syrup's not your thing )or your taste buds are just looking for a change), douse your waffles with buttermilk and caramel. (via PinLaVie)

Essential Raised Waffles

What makes these waffles raised? Adding dry active yeast. Yes, they'll take a bit longer to make, but we promise they're worth the wait. (via Smitten Kitchen)

Brown Butter Pumpkin Waffles

We can't get enough pumpkin goodies this fall. We'll be eating these waffles through until Christmas. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Basic Buttermilk Waffles

Sometimes it's best not to mess with a classic. These buttermilk sweets are the ones to master. (via Brown Eyed Baker)

Coconut Raspberry Waffles with Coconut Whipped Cream

Coconut makes everything better, and these waffles are no exception. You could also try them with pineapple for a more tropical taste. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Banana Walnut Waffles

As snother classic, you can't go wrong with this recipe. It's the equivalent of a banana nut muffin but in waffle form. (via Joy the Baker)

Rye Waffles with Black Raspberry Sauce

The rye flour in this recipe gives a bit of an earthy flavor. If you can't find black raspberries, regular raspberries or blackberries will substitute just as easily. (via Naturally Ella)

Dark Chocolate Chili Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

Do chocolate waffles still count as breakfast? We certainly hope so. (via Maria Speck)

Sour Cream Waffles

If you don't want your sweet waffles too sweet, try this sour cream-based recipe. It has just the right amount of sour for a well-balanced flavor. (via 101 Cookbooks)

Eggnog Waffles

No whipped egg whites here! Simply a foolproof, easily adaptable waffle recipe that swaps the usual milk with festive 'nog. Even better, any leftovers freeze well for a quick-to-prepare breakfast later on. (via Pink Parsley)

Gluten-Free Vegan Waffles

This recipe promises the ideal crisp-chewy waffle texture, sans gluten. (via Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free)

Waffle Cone Macarons

Not just shaped like ice cream cones, these cute lil' waffle-inspired macarons are filled with a melted ice cream and crumbled waffle cone icing. (via Raspberri Cupcakes)

Brownie Belgium Waffles A La Mode

If you have ever wanted to put a brownie in a waffle iron, this chocolate waffle is your chance. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Whole Wheat Biscoff Waffles

Whole wheat flour provides a welcome balance to the indulgent cookie butter incorporated into this waffle batter. (via Cooking and Beer)

Skinny Waffle Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Why yes, chocolate chip cookies can be waffled. The light cookie recipe filled with nonfat fro-yo makes them a guilt-free indulgence. (via 360 Family Nutrition)

Bursting Blueberry Cornmeal Waffles

Made with fresh blueberries and topped with homemade blueberry syrup, these cornmeal waffles are a rustic twist on the classic waffle breakfast. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Savory Waffle Recipes

Mini Chicken and Waffle Sliders with Maple Strawberry Sauce

A little sweet and a little savory, these waffle sliders topped with maple strawberry sauce make a satisfying brunch dish. (via Brit + Co.)

Breakfast Waffle Tacos

This one's straight off Taco Bell's breakfast menu. Put a few frozen toaster waffles to use, and you'll be enjoying breakfasttacos in no time. (via Brit + Co.)

Waffled Pizza

Pizza waffles from a blogger who is the king of waffles? Of course, they will be amazing. (via Will It Waffle?)

Crispy Chicken Waffle Wrap

It's like a waffle taco (with a cheddar waffle!) but filled with fried chicken and bacon… so that's cool with us. (via Little Figgy)

Pulled Pork Waffle Toasts

A very happy appetizer — anything toast can do, waffles can do better. (via PDX Food Love)

Elote-Style Cornbread Waffles

For the uninitiated, elote is a Mexican street food straight from heaven. It's grilled corn on the cob, slathered with mayo, chili powder, lime, and fresh, crumbly cotija cheese. (via The Cooking of Joy)

Moong Dal Indian Waffles

These waffles look goooood. These dal waffles are made with green lentils (moong dal) and served with a double-dose of spicy chutney on top. (via Divine Taste)

Spiced Sweet Potato Waffle Tostada

Do you need some insanely impressive game-day eats? Give those tostadas here. (via Lemons and Basil)

Cauliflower Waffles

Swap flour for cauliflower with this lightened-up take on the classic breakfast dish. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Zucchini Waffles

These waffles make a perfect base for an epic sandwich or a way to trick your kids/spouse/self into eating more vegetables. (via Food52)

Kimchi Fried Rice Waffles

Oh, that looks sooo good. Waffles get the fermented treatment with this easy recipe. (via Miss Hangrypants)

Cheddar-Sausage-Sriracha Cornmeal Waffles

Somehow this blogger fit all the most delicious things into a single waffle. Because she's a wizard. (via Nutmeg Nanny)

Bacon-Jalapeño Tater Tot Waffle Grilled Cheese

Tater tots as bread?! The internet is wild! (via Thrillist)

Waffled Soft Pretzels

Oktoberfest may be over, but these soft pretzels still need to be eaten. (via Will It Waffle?)

Chili + Cornbread Waffles

With fall in full swing, nothing is cozier than a plate full of waffles drowning in chili. You know you want some! (via Yammie's Noshery)

Waffled Ramen

You read that right. Waffled ramen — hold the dorm room. (via Serious Eats)

Mashed Potato. Cheddar, and Chive Waffles

Somewhere between a hash brown and a waffle, this recipe is just plain delicious. (via Joy the Baker)

Ham and Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Spice French Toast Waffles

Introducing: The Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich. Stuffed with pumpkin, cheese, and ham, this is one wicked savory-sweet flavor combo. Want bonus points? Make your challah from scratch. (via The Noshery)

Savory Southwest Cornmeal Waffles

Make these waffles breakfast ready by putting an egg on top. (via The Perfect Pantry)

Bacon Cheddar Waffles

Yes, you can still put syrup on top of these savory waffles. Maple always seems to make bacon better. (via Shutterbean)

Chicken & Biscuit Waffles

Fried chicken and waffles is one of those combinations that just works. *And* putting them together into a sandwich could be the tastiest thing we've ever seen. (via The Little Kitchen)

Potato and Zucchini Latke Waffles

How great are these latkes? No need to stand over a splattering pan of oil on the stove to get crisp latkes — these cook up just as nicely in your waffle iron. (via More Than Burnt Toast)

Which of these waffle recipes tops your to-try list? Let us know @BritandCo and take a peek at our Recipes page for more tasty inspiration!

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25 Delicious Recipes To Use Up Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving dinner is a meal we look forward to all year long. The savory stuffing, the roasted turkey, the cranberry sauce — does it get any better than that? Well if you ask us, the best part are the leftovers! And we're talking about more scrumptious meals than the usual turkey sandwich. We've scoured the internet for different ways to put that surplus of food — trimmings included — to use. These 15 recipes will have you licking your chops.

Amazing Thanksgiving leftovers the entire family will won't mind eating until the first week of December

Butternut Bakery

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Don't throw away that pumpkin purée just yet! You can use it to make delicious pumpkin cupcakes the entire family will keep coming back for. Once you add in a little pumpkin pie spice, flour, baking soda, dark brown sugar, and more goodies, you'll have 12 sweet treats to munch after Thanksgiving.

P.S. You may want to have someone else bake this recipe a second time so you can have 24 cupcakes!

Cozy Cravings

Butternut Squash and Bacon Crostini

Your family will become a huge fan of crostinis once they taste this recipe. Between the butternut squash, ricotta cheese, and bacon, everyone will be eating sweet as well as savory mini sandwiches.

Munching with Mariyah

Curried Pumpkin Red Lentil Soup

Blend your leftover pumpkin and squash with coconut milk, red curry paste, ginger, and more veggies for the heartiest lentil soup you've ever tasted. Everyone will be looking to recreate this dish for a taste of lentils once they eat it, er, sip it.

Brit + Co

Gluten-Free Frittata Recipe

Bring your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers together with some cheese, peppers, and onions for a delicious frittata. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

The Butter Half

Thanksgiving Leftover Pop Tarts

These savory pop tarts are filled with cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and bits of tender turkey, then drizzled with gravy for a snack or meal that will knock your socks off. (via The Butter Half)

Foodess

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Put the sandwiches on hold, because this turkey pot pie is the *only* way to use those turkey leftovers to their greatest potential.

A Sweet Pea Chef

Leftover Turkey Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

Take your comfort food and turn it into something nutritious by topping salad with leftover turkey and a vinaigrette made with leftover cranberries.

Spices in My DNA

Thanksgiving Leftovers Everything Bagel Sandwich

This recipe stuffs your everything bagel with a poached egg, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey.

The Seasoned Mom

Aunt Bee's Leftover Turkey Casserole

It's cozy casserole season, so this recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover turkey by adding it to a pasta bake that is rich, creamy, and jam-packed with flavor.

Lively Table

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Nothing soothes the soul better than a steamy bowl of soup like this, filled to the brim with tender shredded turkey, nourishing veggies, and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt for extra smoothness.

The Cookie Recipe

Deep-Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

If you don't know what to do with that heap of extra mashed potatoes, we've got you covered with these crispy potato, bacon, and cheese-filled bites of glory.

What Should I Make For...

Thanksgiving on a Roll

If you want ALL the carbs, this recipe sandwiches turkey and all the fixin's between a fresh roll and it. Is. Magical.

Whitney Bond

Turkey Fajita Rice Bowls

Kick things up a notch and put a healthy spin on your leftover turkey with these veggie-filled fajita rice bowls.

Yes to Yolks

Thanksgiving Leftovers Pierogi

This recipe smashes the traditional pierogi together with leftover Thanksgiving goodies for a fun and seasonal spin on a classic.

Jessica in the Kitcen

Vegetarian Meatloaf and Cranberry Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

Vegetarians can enjoy Thanksgiving to the max too, and if anything proves it, it's this stacked meatless 'wich that swaps the usual turkey for plant-based meatloaf.

Pickled Plum

Leftover Turkey Dinner Hash

These turkey-filled hash patties will make brunch fanatics swoon with their festive flavor and golden crisp exterior.

Bless Her Heart Y'all

Turkey Teriyaki Stir-Fry

This feast doesn't just give you a healthful meal after gorging on holiday eats, but it also serves as a weeknight wonder, clocking in at just 15 minutes from start to finish!

Chef de Home

Turkey Tetrazzini With Mushrooms

Putting that leftover turkey to use never looked so good with this creamy mushroom and pasta-filled tetrazzini.

Half Baked Harvest

Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame

This Thanksgiving leftovers croque Madame sandwich is an excellent way to serve breakfast on Black Friday. After all, you'll need an extra boost from the fried eggs to get you through your mad dash at the mall!

Vikalinka

Butternut Squash Casserole

Not sure what to do with all the leftover butternut squash? Make a cheesy au gratin casserole!

Crowded Kitchen

Vegan Cornbread Stuffing

Don't throw away your cornbread after Thanksgiving! You can use what's leftover to bake vegan cornbread stuffing to give it a toasted yet flavorful taste.

Crowded Kitchen

Pumpkin Salad

This tasty and crunchy pumpkin salad is a great option to make if you're confused about what to do with your leftover pumpkins.

Averie Cooks

Caramel Apple Gingerbread Cookie Cups

Let's say you bought one too many apples for the apple pie you baked. Instead of lamenting over your 'mishap,' use what's leftover after Thanksgiving to make caramel apple gingerbread cookie cups!

Completely Delicious

Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza

This delicious leftover pizza is a thoughtful option for anyone who swears they're tired of eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey after a couple of days.

Pink Owl Kitchen

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Chances are it'll be cold the week of Thanksgiving so use your leftover sweet potatoes to create this creamy soup. It's good for the soul!

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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45 Festive Christmas Desserts To Feed Your Holiday Spirit

It's time for apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice desserts to take a backseat – Christmas desserts with peppermint and spiked sweets are here to shine. Festive food gets us in even more of a holiday mood than we're already in, and you really can't decorate your space or watch a holiday movie marathon without some sweet treats, can you? Get ready to yank your baking supplies out of the pantry at least once or twice this holiday season.

Here are 45 festive Christmas desserts that will make your holidays so magical!

Brit + Co

Vegan Mini Chocolate Pies with Pecan Caramel

Mini pies are the perfect Christmas dessert because they're hand-held and bite-sized, plus these feature chocolate, pecan, and caramel flavors! They're also vegan, which just makes us love them even more. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Easy Puppy Chow Recipe

You probably already have everything you need for this DIY dessert recipe: peanut butter (or another nut butter), chocolate chips, Chex cereal, butter, and powdered sugar. The red and green candies are just a bonus! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

The Best Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are so good, they don't really need any embellishments, but would it really be a Christmas party without reindeer cookies?! Save a few to leave out for Santa, too. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Oreo Red Velvet Cheesecake

If you love red velvet cake and you love cheesecake, then this is the dessert for you. The crust, cheesecake filling, and whipped cream come together beautifully so that every bite you take is better than the last! Plus, the Oreos on top are the perfect finishing touch. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Paleo Christmas Cookies

Cookies will never be totally healthy, but there are definitely ways that you can make them healthier. Check out this easy Christmas dessert that's paleo-friendly. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Eggnog French Toast

Have breakfast for dessert by adding eggnog to your French toast batter. It adds just the right amount of spice to the recipe and makes it creamy and smooth. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Sweet Chai Latte Cupcakes

Turn your favorite morning beverage into a sweet treat with these cupcakes. The flavors and spices make for the perfect holiday season dessert. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Peppermint Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache

Find a new way to enjoy the minty flavor of peppermint with this macarons recipe. Covered in white chocolate, it's a nod to the traditional French pastry. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Chocolate Pumpkin Tart with Gingersnap Crust

Move over white chocolate ganache, because this pumpkintart is ready for its turn in the spotlight. We love that the gingersnap crust helps balance the rich taste of dark chocolate. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Puff Pastry Apple Roses

These roses look good enough to eat – because they are indeed edible! It's the one time you'll enjoy stopping to smell the roses. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Vegan Apple Cake

If puff pastry apple roses feel like too much of a lite dessert, you'll want to keep this vegan apple cake recipe handy. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Baked Hot Chocolate Doughnuts

We have a *major* sweet tooth for anything that involves gooey chocolate, so combining our love of doughnuts and hot chocolate sounds like a dream come true. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Yogurt Cups

Take a break from traditional Christmas desserts and make candy recipes instead! Who knows, someone may request that you make frozen chocolate peanut butter yogurt cups for their birthday next year. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Eggnog with Sugared Rosemary

Who says desserts have to be food? This sweet drink is a classic Christmas dessert, whether you're decorating the tree or curling up for a movie night. Our favorite detail is definitely the sugared rosemary. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes

If regular slices of cheesecake are too rich for you, try these mini bite-sized options for your next get-together. They're a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, and just the right amount of creamy. (via Brit + Co)

Even Santa Will Want A Bite Of These Christmas Desserts!

Sugar and Cloth

Peppermint Bark Cannoli

You just can’t get through the snowy season without indulging in some sweet and cool peppermint bark. No surprise, it's amazing in cannolis. (via Sugar and Cloth)

Mott's

Mott's Gingerbread Cups

These lil cups are a fun, festive, and fabulous treat to make with and for your little ones — or for anyone else, frankly! Just look how cute they are! (via Mott's)

Liv for Cake

Rum and Eggnog Bundt Cake

We like big bundts and we cannot lie; a slice of this, we can't deny! Flavored with rum and eggnog, this luscious cake is slathered with a generous coating of eggnog cream cheese icing that will make your tastebuds sing. (via Liv for Cake)

A Cookie Named Desire

Eggnog Cheesecake Brownies

With creamy eggnog cheesecake swirling into fudgy goodness, these brownies will make even eggnog naysayers fall in love with the soft and chewy bites. (via A Cookie Named Desire)

Two Peas & Their Pod

Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake

We know you’re thinking it because we’re thinking it — be still, my heart! This rich, minty, and chocolatey cake is dripping with glaze and topped with crushed candy canes. Can you say flavor bomb? (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Sugar and Cloth

Champagne Donuts With White Chocolate Glaze

One of the best things about donuts is they can be enjoyed as both a dessert *and* as a sweet breakfast option. The Champagne-infused dough and white chocolate glaze create the ultimate holiday treat. (via Sugar and Cloth)

Domestic Gothess

Apple and Mincemeat Filo Wreath

This swoon-worthy recipe stuffs crisp apples and mincemeat into a flaky filo pastry, resulting in complete dessert heaven. Adorned with cranberries and drizzled with custard, this treat is guaranteed to be a hit at any holiday party. (via Domestic Gothess)

Two Peas & Their Pod

Mexican Wedding Cookies

These tiny snowballs are slightly salty, nutty, buttery, and downright delish. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Pinch of Yum

Cranberry Dark Chocolate Biscotti

We hope you’re ready for additional caffeine, because you’ll be brewing an extra cup a day just for an excuse to dip and devour these beauties. Totally addicting, these munchies are packed with nuts and cranberries and drizzled with chocolate. (via Pinch of Yum)

The Real Food Dietitians

Homemade Marshmallows

Storebought marshmallows will never taste the same after you make these. Dip them in chocolate or add them to your hot cocoa for a truly decadent treat. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Sprinkle Bakes

Eggnog Panna Cotta with Spiked Cranberry Sauce

Silky smooth panna cotta may seem like a summery dessert, but when made with eggnog and topped with orange liqueur-spiked cranberry sauce, it's completely festive. (via Sprinkle Bakes)

You Won't Want To Share These Delicious Christmas Desserts

How Sweet Eats

White Christmas Sparkle Cake

If you prefer snowflakes and twinkly lights to bright red and green decorations, you'll love this fluffy vanilla almond cake with cream cheese frosting. (via How Sweet Eats)

You Won't Believe How Tasty These Christmas Desserts Are

Sprinkle Bakes

Meringue Christmas Wreath Cake

But if you do love colorful decorations, opt for this wreath cake, decked out with nonpareils and candy canes. (via Sprinkle Bakes)

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Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Instead of rolling out dough to make individual cookies, bake up these bars, and have fun making your own sprinkle design on top. (via Averie Cooks)

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Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies

It truly isn’t the holidays without some jam-filled thumbprint cookies to munch on. Though a berry jam is most commonly used, the choice of this orange jam is brilliant. (via The View From Great Island)

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Christmas Tree Mousse Cups

You don't have to be an artist to make an adorable tree-shaped dollop of mousse in these chocolate cups. (via My Life Cookbook)

Best Friends for Frosting

Peppermint Cream Puffs

Bite-size cream puffs are the ideal treat, and with a light peppermint ganache and festive sprinkles, they're holiday-ready. (via Best Friends for Frosting)

Feel Good Foodie

Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

We love how fluffy mousse is, and this Christmas dessert (which only needs four ingredients, FYI!!) mixes in peppermint extract for the perfect seasonal flavor. Add some crushed candy canes on top for an extra cute detail. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Passion for Savings

Funfetti Christmas Cake Roll

Don't be intimidated by the cylindrical shape; this colorful cake is both easy to bake and easy to roll up while hot. (via Passion for Savings)

Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Italian Pear Cranberry Tart

If the cranberry sauce at your Thanksgiving dinner didn’t satisfy your cranberry needs, this festive tart will. Fresh cranberries are piled into a shortbread crust over a luscious layer of almond cream, and it’s kind of the best thing ever. (via Just a Little Bit of Bacon)

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Viennese Crescent Cookies

Popular in Austria, these melt-in-your-mouth Christmas cookies are a simple blend of hazelnuts, butter, and powdered sugar. (via Leite's Culinaria)

We'd Recommend These Christmas Desserts To Everyone

Domestic Gothess

Mincemeat, Marzipan, and Apple Bread Wreath

Filled with mincemeat, marzipan, and apricot jam, this impressive buttery wreath is packed with flavor. And since it's fruity, you can get away with eating it for breakfast. (via Domestic Gothess)

Half Baked Harvest

Sugar Cookie Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Have more Christmas cookies than you know what to do with? Use them to top these velvety, chocolate-rich crème brûlées. (via Half Baked Harvest)

The View From Great Island

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

If you want to get real fancy, haul out your bundt cake pan and try this recipe. The patterned cake looks even more impressive when laden with a shiny glaze. (via The View From Great Island)

Crowded Kitchen

Slice and Bake Heart Cookies

These heart-shaped cookies are so much easier to make than you'd think. Impress your Christmas guests with a bout of sugar cookies! (via Crowded Kitchen)

Forks and Foliage

Tahini Brownies

If you can't handle full-on sweetness, try these brownies that mix in some tahini for a nutty flavor addition. The flaky salt on top adds an edge that you do not want to miss out on. (via Forks and Foliage)

Rachel Mansfield

Vegan Peanut Butter Blossoms

Is there a better duo than chocolate and peanut butter? These blossoms feature creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate chips for a rich, smooth take on the classic combo. (via Rachel Mansfield)

Averie Cooks

Olive Oil Orange Cake

This citrusy, just slightly olive-oily cake will brighten up your winter diet, and the touch of Grand Marnier makes it taste extra-elegant. (via Averie Cooks)

Vanilla and Bean

Hazelnut Shortbread with Salted Ganache Sandwich Cookies

Okay, regular Oreos. We raise you one with these uniquely delicious (and super festive!) homemade sandwich cookies! (via Vanilla and Bean)

Chef Genevieve LaMonaca

Sugar Dusted Donut Christmas Tree by Chef Genevieve LaMonaca

For this delicious Christmas dessert, roll 60 (3lbs) white donut holes in 2.25oz green sugar sprinkles, then cover a 5.5 x 13.5-inch foam cone in plastic wrap. Insert your toothpicks (you'll need 60) into the foam, then push donut hole on the toothpick. Start from the bottom and work your way up. Add 1/2 cup peanut M&M’s to fill holes to resemble Christmas ornaments. Top with gold star cupcake topper. Cover with saran wrap until ready to use. Make up to 3 days ahead of time!

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This article has been updated with additional reporting by Justina Huddleston, Dana Sandonato, Meredith Holser, and Chloe Williams.

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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This post has been updated.

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