Christmas Recipes

When it comes to the holidays, we jingle all the way for Christmas. With traditional Christmas recipes ranging from appetizers to dinner to dessert, entertaining ideas and Christmas cookie recipes galore, we’ve got everything you need to make merry.

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    Our Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Gingerbread, peppermint and meringue, oh my! Make your holiday a little sweeter with 150 of our favorite Christmas cookie recipes.

    No-Bake Christmas Wreath Treats

    Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet no-bake Christmas treats from our Test Kitchen. Dressed up...


    Christmas Dinner Ideas

    Looking for Christmas dinner ideas? Browse our collection of show-stopping entrees, sides, salads and soups perfect for your Christmas menus.


    Easy Christmas Desserts for a Crowd

    Have half an hour? Then you have time to prep these easy Christmas desserts that feed at least a dozen...


    Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

    Looking for the best Christmas Eve dinner ideas to complement the best Christmas cookies to complete the perfect holiday menu?...

    Italian Christmas Cookies

    53 reviews

    A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...


    Caprese Skewers

    31 reviews

    Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make...

    Copycat The Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

    The Cheesecake Factory's chocolate mousse cheesecake is a special-occasion dessert that is worth the effort. Rich cheesecake is topped with...


    Cold Weather Braised Beef

    1 review

    This make-ahead braised beef recipe is so convenient. I pop it in the fridge overnight and then bake it while...


    Grab-and-Go Freezer Cheesecakes

    1 review

    I love the elegant serving style of individual cheesecakes. I never have to worry if surprise guests stop by because...


    Merry Mint Christmas Cheesecake

    1 review

    Instead of baking cookies for Christmas gifts, I bake cheesecakes! I usually bake this mint cheesecake a couple of weeks...

    Minty Chocolate Cream Puffs

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    These festive little treats are minty, chocolatey and convenient. The night before serving, move them to the fridge to thaw....


    Chocolate Liqueur

    With so many types of chocolate liqueurs on store shelves, how do you choose? When you make it yourself using


    Amaretto

    Amaretto is a much loved almond-flavored Italian liqueur, perfect to have on hand in your home bar. But did you


    Baked Brie with Jam

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    Baked brie with jam is the perfect easy appetizer centerpiece at any dinner party. It dresses up a table yet


    Candied Cherries

    There’s nothing quite like a perfectly scooped ice cream sundae drizzled in chocolate sauce and bejeweled with candied cherries. The

    Lemony Mushroom Lasagna Roll-Ups

    1 review

    I love lasagna and usually make it the traditional way, but I couldn't get the idea of a lemon ricotta...


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    Vanilla-Glazed Doughnuts

    Whip up a perfect bakery batch at home with these vanilla-glazed doughnuts. After letting the yeast rise and shaping it...


    Cranberry Margarita

    Bright, citrusy and tart, this cranberry margarita is a beautiful version of the classic margarita. Flavored with cranberry juice...


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    Basic Cannoli Dip

    Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet...


    Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    This is no ordinary chocolate chip cookie recipe. One extra step—browning the butter—takes these chocolate chip cookies to a whole...


    Oreo Pie Crust

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    Use this two-ingredient Oreo pie crust recipe to dream up all kinds of sweet treats! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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    Espresso Martini

    For a change of pace from mimosas, serve this wake-up cocktail for your next brunch. Coffee lovers will thank you....


    Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This recipe takes my favorite foolproof chocolate chip cookie recipe and elevates it with extra chocolate and the perfect amount...


    Spanakopita

    This Mediterranean dish is always a crowd-pleaser! Phyllo dough can be tricky to work with, so I always make sure...

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    Zucchini Chips

    These zucchini chips are easy to make and much healthier than a bag of chips. They're great along with anything...


    Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

    Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...


    Smoked Walnut Pie

    My husband loves to grill and use his smoker. I've been trying to think of unique recipes to use the...


    Zeppole (Italian Doughnuts)

    You don’t have to wait for an Italian festival to enjoy Italian doughnuts, or zeppole. These delicious fried Italian doughnuts


    Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

    We think the best kind of baked good is the snack-y sort. Something not too sweet but definitely cozy—more suited


    Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Neutral-tasting soy milk doesn't detract from the potato flavor in this quick-to-fix version of vegan mashed potatoes. —Taste of Home...