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!
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Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Cranberries, and Brie
1 hr, 20 minVegetarianWow your taste buds with this festive focaccia appetizer topped with sweet caramelized onions, tart cranberries, and creamy brie. It will become your new favorite holiday starter! -
Classic Cheese Ball
20 minThis super easy cheese ball recipe is a holiday classic! Form cream cheese, cheddar, and some simple seasonings into a ball and roll it in crunchy pecans. Serve with crackers and sliced vegetables. -
Swedish Meatballs
1 hr, 20 minThe 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. -
Classic Stuffed Mushrooms
40 minVegetarianThese classic stuffed mushrooms are loaded with shallots, garlic, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and chopped mushroom stems. Sprinkle with Parmesan, pop them in the oven, and you've got a great appetizer for the holidays. -
Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
35 minEasiest baked brie EVER! Brie cheese topped with jam, wrapped in puff pastry or crescent roll dough, and baked until melty. Delicious! -
Cheddar Cheese Puffs
50 minLight and airy savory cheese puffs (gourgères) with cheddar cheese and thyme. -
Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
1 hrCranberry glazed meatballs with lean ground turkey, thyme, fennel seeds, ricotta, glazed with a spicy-sweet ruby red cranberry sauce. -
Honey Hazelnut Baked Brie
45 minFestive Baked Brie! Drizzled with a sweet and sour honey sauce and toasted hazelnuts. -
Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon
35 minGluten-FreeThis Spinach Artichoke Dip with crunchy smoky bacon will disappear in a flash at your next party! Make this for football parties, game nights with friends, or any gathering that needs a dip on the table. -
Pimento Cheese
15 minVegetarianPimento Cheese! It's a Southern staple: a spreadable dip for celery, sandwiches, crackers. We make ours with pimentos, cheddar and jack cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese. Dig in! -
Rosemary Focaccia
4 hrs, 50 minHomemade focaccia is simply the BEST! It's easy to make, but be sure to give yourself the afternoon. You'll be rewarded with a rich, rosemary-scented bread that feeds a crowd. Serve as an appetizer or as a side with soup, roasts, or braises. -
Smoked Salmon Dip
10 minLow CarbTake your party appetizer game up a notch! This pretty pink smoked salmon dip is ready in minutes, makes any occasion feel extra special, and tastes just as good with crackers as it does with crudités.
Christmas Cookies Galore! More Christmas Cookies
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Gingerbread Cookies
2 hrsGingerbread Cookies are the essence of the holidays and are deeply flavored with spices and molasses. Decorate with royal icing and enjoy them for dessert or on your Christmas tree! -
Walnut Snowball Cookies
45 minThese 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! -
Chocolate Crinkles
4 hrs, 35 minChocolate crinkle cookies! Chocolate dough rolled in powdered sugar and baked into a festive black and white cookie. They're the perfect Christmas cookies! -
Candy Cane Cookies
3 hrs, 28 minCandy Cane Cookies! Twists of red-and-white cookie dough flavored with peppermint extract. Such a fun way to celebrate the holidays! -
Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
1 hr, 20 minChocolate-Covered Pretzels are a fun and easy snack to make at home! Decorate with drizzles or sprinkles for a holiday treat. -
Christmas Cookies
1 hr, 20 minThese Christmas Cookies are buttery, tender, and ready for icing. A tried-and-true family favorite, this is THE cookie that Santa wants on his cookie plate! -
7-Layer Magic Bars
35 minClassic 7-layer magic bars with chocolate, nuts, butterscotch, and coconut! They're the perfect make-ahead dessert for your next party. -
Ginger Pennies
2 hrs, 32 minMove over gingerbread man; there's a new cookie in town! These one-bite slice-and-bake spiced ginger and lemon cookies pack a flavorful punch. Be prepared—they are the first to go on any holiday cookie tray. -
Hungarian Butterhorn Cookies
2 hrs, 25 minIf light buttery cookies with a nutty filling are on your holiday must-have list, this is the cookie for you. Rolled up, filled with a walnut meringue, and dressed in a snowy glaze, these cookies are perfect with tea, as an afternoon snack, or part of a holiday cookie exchange. -
Peanut Butter Cookies
3 hrs, 40 minThese are the best peanut butter cookies ever! Use your favorite store-brand peanut butter and a combination of white and brown sugar. For the best cookie shape, let the dough chill for at least three hours before baking. -
Mexican Wedding Cookies
1 hr, 28 minCrumbly, buttery, and nutty - Mexican Wedding Cookies are irresistible. Also called Russian Tea Cakes. Make with pecans, walnuts, almonds, or any other nut. -
Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
33 minDress up your holiday table with these easy and delicious Gingerbread Cookie Bars. Make them a day in advance so the flavors come together. Cream cheese frosting with sprinkles adds that extra special touch. -
Thumbprint Cookies
55 minThumbprint 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. -
Christmas Cracker Candy
8 hrs, 25 minWho wants Christmas Cracker Candy?! Saltine crackers coated with caramel and chocolate make a salty, crunchy holiday treat. What's not to love? -
Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes)
2 hrs, 12 minGluten-Free, Low CarbChocolate-dipped peanut butter balls or Buckeye balls are so easy to make at home with this easy Buckeye recipe. An essential for any cookie tray! -
Rum Balls
1 hr, 15 minChocolate rum balls! These easy no-bake treats are perfect for your next holiday party. -
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
47 minThese homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are the BEST! One special ingredient helps deepens the flavor and gives the chocolate chip cookies a chewier texture. Save this chocolate chip cookie recipe. It's that good. -
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
2 hrs, 27 minSoft, chewy chocolate gingerbread cookies! Made with dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and fresh ginger. -
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
22 minNostalgia alert! When was the last time you made these favorite childhood cookies? Don't know? Let's remedy that. Chocolate and peanut butter belong together, and these easy cookies prove it. -
Pfeffernüsse Spice Cookies
30 minPfeffernüsse Spice Cookies! Traditional German Christmas cookies made with a blend of spices like ginger, cinnamon, and white pepper and glazed. These cookies store and ship very well. -
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookies
15 minPeppermint 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. -
Spritz Cookies
35 minSpritz 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. -
Holiday Pinwheel Cookies
4 hrs, 40 minHoliday Pinwheel Cookies are so fun on a cookie tray! Made by rolling with two colors of dough together. Freeze the log of dough for up to a month for slice-and-bake cookies. -
Stained Glass Cookies
2 hrs, 10 minBeautiful, festive stained glass cookies. Sugar cookies cut out and filled with hard candy to look like stained glass windows when they are baked.
Christmas Morning
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Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
9 hrs, 50 minThese Homemade Cinnamon Rolls taste like they came from a bakery! They're soft and fluffy, and topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. A make-ahead dough breaks up the work. -
Bagel Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese
1 hr, 5 minTake your favorite egg and cheese bagel sandwich and turn it into a make-ahead breakfast casserole instead! This breakfast bake is an easy crowd-pleaser. -
French Toast Casserole
55 minThis EASY French toast casserole has a super crunchy cinnamon-sugar top! Bake right away, or make it ahead and refrigerate overnight. Give your family a treat this Saturday morning! -
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
1 hrThe Southern favorite, biscuits and gravy, gets the casserole treatment! Assemble the gravy ahead of time; make this for a hungry brunching crowd, and you'll taste why it's a classic! -
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
1 hr, 25 minEASY sausage breakfast casserole! Made with eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed day old bread, and Italian pork sausage. Perfect brunch casserole. -
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
1 hr, 20 minMake-ahead ham and cheese breakfast casserole! Just bread, cheese, tomatoes, ham, eggs, and milk. Feeds a crowd. -
Classic Coffee Cake
1 hr, 20 minLove Starbucks Coffee Cake? This version is even better. Tender, buttery cake topped with crunchy crumbles and a cinnamon-sugar ribbon running through the middle. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, and dig in! -
Honey Ricotta Stuffed French Toast
25 minFrench toast is good, but this Honey Ricotta Stuffed French Toast is even better! It only looks and sounds fancy—you can whip this up in less than a half hour. -
How to Make Eggs Benedict
25 minMaking Eggs Benedict is easier than you think — especially if you make Hollandaise in a blender! It just takes a little planning and know-how. Perfect for a special meal for a special someone. -
Homemade Pancake Mix
5 minVegetarianHomemade Pancake Mix comes together in mere minutes and keeps for up to six months! Fluffy, buttery pancakes piled high on a Saturday morning are just a scoop away. -
Best Holiday Fruitcake
2 hrs, 15 minThis easy fruitcake is perfect for the holidays. It's light, tender, and full of dried fruits and nuts. Sprinkle the loaf with brandy, or leave it out! Either way, this fruit cake is a welcome addition to the holiday table. -
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine with a buttery crust and a tender filling with our favorite food group - bacon! -
Easy Breakfast Casserole
1 hr, 5 minThis easy breakfast casserole is adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand—cheese, veggies, meats—and can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning. Or eaten for dinner—your choice!
Recent Christmas Recipes & Ideas
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Non-Alcoholic Negroni (NAgroni)
3 minAll the delight of a negroni cocktail, but without the alcohol! This non-alcoholic negroni relies on alcohol-free gin and vermouth to make a cocktail that’s just as bold and delicious as the original. -
Prime Rib
5 minGluten-Free, Low Carb, PaleoPrime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Perfect for Christmas and the holiday season. -
Eggnog
1 hr, 25 minHomemade 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. -
Instant Pot Pot Roast with Balsamic and Rosemary
1 hr, 55 minPaleoInstant Pot Pot Roast shaves some time off oven-cooked and slow cooker methods. You can also cook the veggies right in the pot, making it an easy one-pot meal. -
Old Fashioned Cocktail
2 minAn Old Fashioned is a true classic. Made with whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters, and an orange peel (or cherry) for garnish, it's a cocktail made for whiskey lovers! -
Easy Buttermilk Waffles
40 minHere's a Classic Buttermilk Waffle Recipe! These waffles are light and crispy on the outside, tender in the middle. No mixer required. Make a batch ahead and freeze for easy breakfasts! -
Easy Panna Cotta
20 minGluten-FreePanna cotta is such an easy and elegant make-ahead dessert for any special occasion, from Christmas dinner to the Fourth of July! Serve with a quick fruit sauce and summer berries. -
Classic Shortbread Cookies
25 minTake your cookie plate to a new level with these buttery, crisp, and utterly delicious classic shortbread cookies! Easy to share, but we won't blame you for keeping them all to yourself. -
Classic Stuffed Mushrooms
40 minVegetarianThese classic stuffed mushrooms are loaded with shallots, garlic, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and chopped mushroom stems. Sprinkle with Parmesan, pop them in the oven, and you've got a great appetizer for the holidays. -
Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Cranberries, and Brie
1 hr, 20 minVegetarianWow your taste buds with this festive focaccia appetizer topped with sweet caramelized onions, tart cranberries, and creamy brie. It will become your new favorite holiday starter! -
Best Holiday Fruitcake
2 hrs, 15 minThis easy fruitcake is perfect for the holidays. It's light, tender, and full of dried fruits and nuts. Sprinkle the loaf with brandy, or leave it out! Either way, this fruit cake is a welcome addition to the holiday table. -
Gingerbread Pancakes with Caramelized Pears
55 minThis holiday season, start a new tradition with gingerbread pancakes. Rich molasses, cinnamon, clove, and ginger added to classic buttermilk pancakes make a short stack worthy of Christmas morning. Top with whipped cream and caramelized pears to make this an extra special treat. -
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1 hr, 12 minVeganThere's a new gingerbread cookie in town! Warmly-spiced and made dairy-free thanks to a lovely, light olive oil. Decorate them simply and enjoy, or gift to friends and neighbors! -
Best Breakfast Rolls for Christmas Morning
Draw your family from their sweet slumber on Christmas morning with the smell of freshly baked breakfast rolls wafting through the air. Sticky Buns studded with pecans, Cinnamon Rolls (regular or gluten free), Raspberry Jam Rolls or S-shaped St. Lucia Saffron Buns make the morning extra special. -
Peppermint Lofthouse Cookies
2 hrs, 56 minA grocery store classic brought home for the holidays! These super soft, cakey cookies are delicious with a cold glass of real milk – a true festive treat the whole family will love. Double the batch to gift or freeze! -
Eggnog Cookies
42 minUsher in the holiday baking season with these simple, soft, and tender eggnog cookies! Laced with fragrant nutmeg and real eggnog, these are a great contender for this year's cookie tin or holiday dessert. -
Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
33 minDress up your holiday table with these easy and delicious Gingerbread Cookie Bars. Make them a day in advance so the flavors come together. Cream cheese frosting with sprinkles adds that extra special touch. -
Soft Caramel Candy
3 hrs, 35 minMaking classic, soft and chewy caramel candies to stuff into stockings, gift to loved ones near and far, or simply treat yourself is easier than you might imagine. You can make these sweet candy treats in about 30 minutes. Then all you need to do is let them cool and wrap! -
Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
There’s nothing quite like a soft, tender cinnamon roll filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting. This gluten free version uses both yeast and baking powder to create a roll everyone will love. -
Brown Sugar Snickerdoodle Cookies
24 minThese brown sugar snickerdoodle cookies are crackled with cinnamon-sugar on the outside and chewy-soft on the inside. This recipe does not use cream of tartar, but adds cornstarch for extra tenderness. -
Hot Chocolate
15 minHomemade hot chocolate is a dreamy treat on a cold day. Make it with real chocolate, whole milk, and vanilla, and top it with a dollop of whipped cream. -
Chocolate Sidecar
5 minThis riff on the classic sidecar is made with cognac, tawny port, fresh lime juice, and dark créme de cacao for a chocolate-y hit. It’s smooth, sultry, and sophisticated -- perfect for any cocktail party! -
Twice Baked Potatoes
1 hr, 50 minGluten-FreeWhen is the last time you had Twice Baked Potatoes?! Here are two variations on a classic recipe: one with a cheddar cheese and bacon, the other with a blue cheese and chives. These are such a good side dish to a holiday meal or Sunday supper. -
Beef Bourguignon
3 hrs, 15 minThis version of Julia Child's classic Beef Bourguignon (or Boeuf Bourguignon) is made by stewing beef with carrots and mushrooms until it's fall-apart tender. The sauce is rich, hearty, and worth every minute of slow cooking. Serve for Christmas dinner or any special winter meal. -
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes
35 minGluten-Free, VegetarianWant the creamiest mashed potatoes? Use Yukon Gold potatoes, lots of butter, and cream. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday in between. -
Prime Rib
5 minGluten-Free, Low Carb, PaleoPrime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Perfect for Christmas and the holiday season. -
Perfect Cheesecake
3 hrsSay 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. -
Roast Beef
4 hrs, 35 minGluten-Free, Low Carb, PaleoClassic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough. -
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Classic Shortbread Cookies
25 minTake your cookie plate to a new level with these buttery, crisp, and utterly delicious classic shortbread cookies! Easy to share, but we won't blame you for keeping them all to yourself. -
Loaf Pan Lasagna
1 hr, 5 minThis small-batch weeknight lasagna comfortably serves two and is ready in half the time as a larger batch. Loaf Pan Lasagna is layered with chunky pieces of sausage and rustic-but-quick tomato sauce. -
How to Roast a Goose
2 hrs, 5 minLow CarbStep-by-step detailed instructions and photos on roasting a goose. -
Classic Rack of Lamb
35 minGluten-Free, Low Carb, PaleoRack of Lamb is so elegant! Perfect for entertaining. Tender oven-roasted rack of lamb, seasoned with rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, and slathered with olive oil. -
Easy Fantasy Fudge
4 hrs, 20 minThis fudge recipe is adapted from the original Kraft back-of-the-can recipe—but with extra chocolate. It's easy to make with marshmallow fluff, chocolate, evaporated milk, and walnuts. It makes a huge batch so you can share with friends! -
Roast Leg of Lamb
3 hrs, 30 minGluten-Free, Low Carb, PaleoClassic roast leg of lamb recipe. Leg of lamb marinated in a citrus rosemary marinade, then oven seared and slow roasted. -
Gingerbread Cookies
2 hrsGingerbread Cookies are the essence of the holidays and are deeply flavored with spices and molasses. Decorate with royal icing and enjoy them for dessert or on your Christmas tree! -
English Toffee
1 hr, 30 minHomemade 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! -
Walnut Snowball Cookies
45 minThese 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! -
Coquito (Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog)
40 minThink of Coquito as the Puerto Rican version of eggnog! It's made with a blend of coconut ingredients, cinnamon, and rum. One batch makes plenty for a party. -
Chocolate Crinkles
4 hrs, 35 minChocolate crinkle cookies! Chocolate dough rolled in powdered sugar and baked into a festive black and white cookie. They're the perfect Christmas cookies! -
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Truffles
2 hrs, 45 minChocolate Truffles are EASY to make! Your sweetheart will LOVE these homemade truffles. With chocolate and cream, assorted flavors, and coated with either cocoa or chopped nuts. Perfect for Valentine's Day! -
Candy Cane Cookies
3 hrs, 28 minCandy Cane Cookies! Twists of red-and-white cookie dough flavored with peppermint extract. Such a fun way to celebrate the holidays!
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