Gingerbread cookies like these are popular in Sweden during the holidays. See this Recipe

The Swedish name translates as fruitcake, but this light cake is only distantly related to the dense, sticky fruitcakes familiar to many Americans. See the recipe for Swedish Fruitcake

Almond-Cream Tartlets

Mini caramels flavored with almond, orange zest, and syrup make simple, delicious treats (and wonderful gifts).

When making these truffles, use supermarket-quality white chocolate, which has more stabilizers than expensive brands do and sets up better.