Known in the United States as Black Friday, today is the traditional kick-off to the holiday buying frenzy. I didn't do any shopping today; I had better things to do, like sort through forty-three gorgeously sweet creations submitted by wonderful bloggers eager to share their fascinating recipes, designs and techniques. I thank you all for your wonderful treats. It's an eye-popping round-up that I was very happy to have hosted. You glow, girls and boys! I wouldn't called today Black Friday at all. How could it be when we all know it's SUGAR HIGH FRIDAY - ALL THAT GLITTERS!?!
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A daughter's last-minute guilt inspires a mocha
gateau with an intriguingly intricate glossy design.
Mango BurfiTBC -
The Budding CookU.S.A.
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Carved Italian creams, as delicate, feminine and romantic
as cameos, luxuriate in the sweetest of floral elixirs.
Rosewater Panna CottaDhita a.k.a. barefootster -
Cooking EtceteraInner Mongolia, China
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Coconut milk pastry cream provides a delicately
novel filling under a line-up of ganache-slick
éclairs.
Chocolate Pecan PieRicki -
Diet, Dessert and DogsToronto, Ontario, Canada
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Melted ghee lacquers the surface of a crushed nut
and cardamom experiment that proves a sweet success.
Badam (Almond Halwa)Sharmi -
NeivedyamIllinois, U.S.A.
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The romance and mystery of the rose flavor the refined
curves of one of world's most-favored miniature butter cakes.
Chocolate Studded CupcakesAlex -
Eating LeedsLeeds, West Yorkshire, U.K.
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A Daring Baker dares not let caramel get the best of her
for a French confection as decadent as it is distinctive.
CroquemboucheBrilynn -
Jumbo EmpanadasOntario, Canada
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Rich chocolate and fanciful adornments create
sweet holiday gifts that are simple to stir up.

Chocolate Spoons
Suganya of
Tasty Palettes for
The Daily TiffinU.S.A.
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Natural brown sugar melts into a sparkling mantle
atop tiny tins of egg-free pumpkin custard.
Pumpkin Mini PiesLibby -
The Allergic KidTampa Bay, Florida, U.S.A.
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A terrific trio of layered spice wakes the tastebuds
to the thrill of golden ginger in every bite.
Gemstone CheesecakeKatherine -
From My Table...To YoursNorth Shore of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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Gold dusting powder is the icing on the frosting of citrus
cupcakes baked for the sophisticated and adult diner.
Very Vanilla CupcakesMontreal, Quebec, Canada
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An airy light angel cake lives dangerously, enrobed
in a devil of a dark and shiny ganache.
Wine Dark Cherry KantenLucy -
Nourish MeMelbourne, Australia
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You'll need a very sharp knife to cut this creamy and dreamy
cake into clean servings. Ricotta makes for a super-moist
crumb reminiscent of pudding-in-the-middle recipes.
Candied PeelKate:
A Merrier WorldDevon, U.K.
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A devoted daughter conjures up a magical dessert to
treat her mom to a gluten-free birthday surprise.
Glitter Gelatin TorteSarina Nicole -
Trini GourmetTrinidad
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Easy, crackly, sugar-crusted cookies, easily eaten up,
give a novice baker a well-deserved boost of confidence.
Sparkly SnickerdoodlesJenn -
sweet * catastrophePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
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Like hand-crafted ornaments, these candy snowflakes
are so precisely prepared, you will want to make
an extra batch to hang on the tree.
When such elegant and sumptuous desserts as delicately
crusted custard grace the earth, one sometimes wonders
why the planet also offers deep-fried Mars bars.
Carolyn -
18thC CuisineShores of Lake Huron, U.S.A.
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Pineapple isn't the only fruit you can turn over on its head
for a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Salted Caramel TrufflesKelly -
The Pink ApronCharleston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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Hershey's Kisses lend an elfin touch to rich peanut butter
drops that disappear as quickly as they bake up.
Peanut BlossomsCandice -
Mmm, Tasty!Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Pomegranate, pistachio and cardamom - three exquisite flavors blend
seamlessly in a crumbly, frozen treat sure to garner accolades.
Thanks, again, for the fantastic round-up - and a thunderous applause, too, for Jennifer, The Domestic Goddess, for creating an event that is still going strong for quite a few years now. Please let me know if there are any errors or omissions, and I'll make the changes right away. I'll be visiting your blogs next week to leave individual comments on your posts. ~~~