From Europe with love
Lebkuchen-Schmidt Pastry
If you had to choose a gold standard of gingerbread bakery art, it would definitely be Lebkuchen-Schmidt. These delicious gingerbread cookies are baked in Nuremberg following traditional German recipes and filled with hazelnuts, crispy marzipan and spices.
Candy Canes
These peppermint candies were invented in Germany, but now they help to create holiday mood all around the world! They can be used as Christmas tree and gift ornaments, and they go perfectly well with hot chocolate and marshmallow. And make sure you order some cute felt reindeers to carry them!
Glazed Doughnuts
By the way, Poland, the Netherlands and Hungary celebrate Christmas with various deep fried yummies — doughnuts and oliebollen, filled with apples, raisins and black currants. Every year Krispy Kreme shop joins in and makes Christmas style decorated pastry.
Yule Log
Here is a traditional French Christmas delicacy in a shape of a log. Every December there is a competition in France for everyone who want to show off their decorating skills and find out who can make the most amazing cake. You can make your own version of it or order it online.