Monthly Roundup ⭐️ The Best of December


What went on in December

Hello again Reader,

May 2026 be the best year yet! 🎉

A lot went on this last month, that's for sure!

I published several new recipes but didn't update at all. It was too hectic. What I do have are the TOP 10 Recipes of 2025 in case you want to check them out 😍

Whatever season it is where you are (these past two weeks have been very hot ☀️), let's recap what went on this month.

Most popular recipe

Super simple chocolate nut clusters made it to the top for the first time!

One reader said: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They are delicious!! Everyone loved them! So easy to make! Thank you!

Runners-up:

Quick 3-ingredient vintage dessert.

Easy roasted pumpkin wedges!

New recipes

Quick and easy crisp with oats.

A chocolate twist on a classic cocktail.

Make brown butter snickerdoodles!

Cute spiced cupcakes that are not just for Christmas.

A boozy hot chocolate for chilly days.

Sugared cranberries are incredibly easy to make.

Our latest citrusy bundt cake is simply stunning.

A quick vintage drink.

A roundup of festive brunch and breakfast recipes.

Most clicked on Pinterest

Our very popular spiced pear cobbler!

One reader said: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This recipe is excellent! The flavor is wonderful, and the texture of the topping is perfect, like my mom used to make.

Runners-up:

Creamy and amazing cheesecake recipe!

Old-fashioned muffins to make plain or with add-ins.

What the team and I made

A large batch of chocolate fudge with nuts, this fudge and sangria for an end-of-year party a few days ago!

My VA made this old-fashioned loaf, this Oreo cheesecake and this popular Italian pie for the holidays.

January sneak peek

It's usually a slow month after the hectic festivities, but I still have a wonderful recipe lineup for you.

  • A few cheesecakes.
  • Brioche and alfajores that I can't wait to share with you!
  • Some old-fashioned desserts and more, so keep an eye on your inbox 🎉

If you make a recipe from the blog and love it, please rate it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a comment. I appreciate your feedback. Happy baking,

Paula Montenegro
Founder of Vintage Kitchen Notes.
Avid baker & recipe creator

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Vintage Kitchen Notes

I want to encourage people to have fun in the kitchen by sharing simple baking recipes with step-by-step instructions. Classic cakes, breads, desserts, pies and some savory dishes, highlighting vintage favorites for today's kitchens.

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