Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Festive Flavors and Christmas Treats
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
- 1. Striped peppermint stick associated with Christmas
- 2. Not a snack, excluded for length, replaced by 'TARTLET'
- 3. Rich buttery Scottish biscuit popular in winter
- 6. Incorrect, replaced with 'BRUSCHETTA' often savory, changed to 'BRUSHCANES' invalid, replaced with 'BISCOTTI'
- 7. Sweet almond paste confection often molded into shapes
- 10. Traditional steamed dessert often served with brandy sauce
- 11. Sweet made with sugar, honey, nuts, and egg whites
- 13. Chocolate cake rolled to resemble a log
Down
- 4. Sweet spiced filling with dried fruit and suet
- 5. Spiced cookie shaped into festive designs
- 8. Twice-baked Italian biscuit often enjoyed with coffee
- 9. Southern US nutty sweet pie popular during holidays
- 12. Small pastry case filled with fruit or custard
- 14. German fruit bread dusted with powdered sugar
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