Holiday Treats

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious goodies

By Isadora Pennington

This holiday season, as we all come together over shared dinners, cozy up in front of roaring fireplaces, and express our appreciation for one another, it’s the perfect time of year to indulge in some seriously tasty sweet desserts. Edible items can also make unique gifts for those who are hard to shop for and are a welcome addition to holiday meals.

Now, there are plenty of places where you can find tasty sweets for sale in this town. Some restaurants boast well-stocked display cases full of cakes and pies for their dine-in customers. Many retail outlets offer advent calendars and candy canes that remind us of childhood. But what about sweets for discerning adults? Where are the decadent, beautifully crafted dishes that make our hearts sing?

Well, fear not, fellow sweet tooths, I’ve got a list for you. These are some of my favorite local shops and vendors for tasty sweet treats that you can buy and take to go. Bring them to your friends and family, or take them home to treat yourself in the cozy confines of your own home.

CINNAHOLIC ►

1230 Caroline St., Station B110 cinnaholic.com or (404) 343-0805

Winter’s Dusk - $7.63

◄ ALON’S BAKERY & MARKET

1394 North Highland Ave. alons.com or (404) 872-6000

From left: Thumbprint Cookies - $15.99/ lb; Speculos - $15.99/lb; Pumpkin Cheesecake - $5.49; Gingerbread Cookies - $15,99/lb; Hazelnut Shortbread$15.99/lb; Sugar Cookies - $15.99/lb

◄ GREENE’S FINE FOODS

141 East Trinity Place, Decatur Greenesfinefoods.com or (404) 378-2001

Clockwise from left: Non Pareils - $21/lb, Chocolate Fudge Pop - $3 each, Jumbo Truffles (pictured L-R milk chocolate coffee, dark chocolate) - $3 each, Peanut Clusters (pictured here L-R milk chocolate and dark chocolate) - $21/lb

SAINT GERMAIN BAKERY ▼

Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. facebook.com/saintgermainfrenchbakery or (470) 823-4141

From left: Baba au Rhum “Rum Cake” - $4.35; Pecan Tart - $4.95; Apple and Almond Tart - $4.95

8ARM ▼ 710 Ponce De Leon Ave. 8armatl.com or (470) 875-5856

Chocolate Chip Cookie - $2 each; Apple Galette - $4