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Happy Holidays! If you’re planning your holiday menu, you’ve come to the right place. Here is where we have all of our favorite Christmas recipes, from Prime Rib to Eggnog. Enjoy!

Gingerbread Men Cookies

BEST Gingerbread Men Cookies! Deeply flavored with spices and molasses, tender or crispy depending on how long you bake them.
Broiled Lobster Tail with Brown Butter Sauce

Throwing a fancy party? Broiled Lobster Tail should definitely be on the menu. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do. Serve with an easy browned butter and toasted hazelnut sauce!
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookies

Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookies! These chewy, chocolate brownie cookies are studded with pieces of peppermint bark. They're the ultimate holiday treat! Best enjoyed next to a roaring fire with hot cocoa.
Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark is so festive and so EASY! This recipe uses both peppermint extract and crushed candy canes to make it an extra-special holiday treat. It makes a great holiday gift for teachers, neighbors, and friends!
Candied Walnuts

Walnuts. Sugar. That's pretty much all you need to make these Candied Walnuts! These crunchy caramelized nuts are a great party snack. You can also serve them in a salad or sprinkled over ice cream!
Chocolate Crinkles

Chocolate crinkle cookies! Chocolate dough rolled in powdered sugar and baked into a festive black and white cookie. They're the perfect Christmas cookies!
Eggnog

Homemade Eggnog is EASY to make! Plus, it doesn't have all the fillers of the store-bought stuff. Just cream, sugar, eggs, and spices. Enjoy it spiked or without alcohol for a kid-friendly version.
Spritz Cookies

Spritz cookies are a classic Christmas cookie! With roots in Germany and Scandinavia, they're a simple butter cookie pressed into festive shapes and topped with all sorts of garnishes.
Eggnog Ice Cream

Homemade eggnog ice cream, with egg yolks, cream, milk, sugar, and eggnog spices.
Holiday Punch

Here's a festive holiday punch that's fit for a crowd! We make it with cranberry juice, orange juice, bourbon, and hard cider, though we include a non-alcoholic version so kids to enjoy, too.
Walnut Snowball Cookies

These festive holiday Snowball Cookies are made with finely chopped walnuts, flour, and vanilla, then rolled into balls and dusted with powdered sugar. They freeze well and ship well, too!
Gingerbread Cupcakes

Want the taste of gingerbread without the fuss of cookies? Make these Gingerbread Cupcakes! They're topped with layer of tangy lemon icing for the ideal (and EASY) holiday treat.
Honey Mulled Wine

Get into the holiday spirit with Honey Mulled Wine! This red wine is sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon. It's an easy (and easy to love) winter warmer.
Chocolate Ganache Torte

This over-the-top rich chocolate ganache torte is made with two pounds of chocolate, a stick of butter, and a cup of cream. It earns being called Death-By-Chocolate!
Swedish Meatballs

The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce.
Triple Ginger Gingerbread Cake

Time for gingerbread! This old-fashioned gingerbread cake is loaded with three kinds of ginger: ground, fresh, and candied. It's an extra-special treat to have around the holidays.
5 Ways to Top Your Christmas Crack!

Can't get enough salty-sweet Christmas Crack (a.k.a. Saltine Toffee or Cracker Toffee)? With its layers of chocolate, caramel, and saltines, it's a must for your holiday cookie tray! Here are five fun ways to top your next batch, from pretzels to pecans.
Cinnamon Snap Cookies

Cinnamon Snaps! This version of crispy gingersnap cookies are packed with cinnamon and sweetened with honey. They're a good choice for bake sales and holiday cookie trays.
Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Cookies! These buttery little cookies are filled with jam and rolled with nuts. Make this classic cookie for your next cookie exchange or holiday party.
Candy Cane Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies! Twists of red-and-white cookie dough flavored with peppermint extract. Such a fun way to celebrate the holidays!
English Toffee

Homemade English toffee! Top this crunchy, caramel toffee with dark chocolate and toasted nuts. It's so easy to make and keeps for weeks. Ships well, too!
Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes are great, but add a little bourbon and they become outright decadent! Make this easy side dish for Thanksgiving or a holiday party this year.
Perfect Cheesecake

Say hello to your new favorite cheesecake recipe! This is a classic New York cheesecake, baked in the oven. A water bath, plus lots of tips and guidance, help you make the best, silkiest, creamiest cheesecake EVER.
Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle is not at all hard to make at home! Make some for holiday gifts, or just to have around the house when unexpected guests show up. Peanut brittle can be stored for several weeks and ships very well!
Eggnog French Toast

Can't get enough eggnog? Make this Eggnog French Toast! It's a great way to use up leftover eggnog in a festive holiday breakfast.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole

EASY sausage breakfast casserole! Made with eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed day old bread, and Italian pork sausage. Perfect brunch casserole!

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Christmas Recipes

Broiled Lobster Tail with Brown Butter Sauce

Peppermint Bark

Candied Walnuts

Eggnog

Eggnog Ice Cream

Holiday Punch

Gingerbread Cupcakes

Honey Mulled Wine

Chocolate Ganache Torte

Swedish Meatballs

Triple Ginger Gingerbread Cake

5 Ways to Top Your Christmas Crack!

English Toffee

Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Perfect Cheesecake

Peanut Brittle

Eggnog French Toast

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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