Christmas Recipes

Some of my sisters and I get together for a weekend during the holidays to do nothing but bake cookies....

I've been cooking for years, and baklava remains a favorite. Most folks find one piece of this rich dessert very...

I couldn’t shake my mashed potato habit—until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar consistency. I started making my own,...

My family insists that this two-in-one casserole makes an appearance at all of our special meals. Every bite is doubly...

These elegant dessert pastries are so easy to make, but no one will believe it! I've served the fruit-filled crowns...

Baked ham is an Easter tradition at our house. The glaze features my dried homegrown basil. My husband absolutely loves...

Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side...

My aunt gave me this recipe, and my family thinks these cookies are delicious. We enjoy all kinds of cookies...

This yummy cookie—a favorite of my husband's—goes back to my great-grandmother. At Christmastime, we use colored sugar for a festive...

On busy days, I appreciate this quick-to-make jelly-topped cookie. Top each sugar cookie with your favorite flavor of jam or...

My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always...

I make these attractive cherry coconut cookies every Christmas for family and friends. During that busy time of year, I...

My children and I often make these super-easy chocolate balls during the holiday season to dress up our cookie trays...

These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois

This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so...

You won't be able to eat just one of these mini quiches. Filled with savory sausage, Swiss cheese and a...

This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with...

My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside...

No holiday treat platter would be complete without gingerbread men cookies! This is a tried-and-true recipe I'm happy to share...

A savory update to baked French toast, this is an easy make-ahead dish that is excellent for brunches and showers....

Minty, chocolaty and cool, this spiked dessert drink makes a wonderful way to toast family and friends at holiday gatherings....

Plan your own tropical escape with these surprisingly light-tasting pops. Angel food cake is a nice change of pace.

Each year, I share Christmas cheer by setting up a buffet at my family's hardware store. This cheese spread recipe...

As part of a Mexican tradition, I tucked these sugar-dusted Mexican wedding cookies into small gift boxes for the guests...

Quartered peanut butter cups top this rich smooth pie that's always a hit at gatherings. It saves time, too, because...

Presto! We turned cheesecake into irresistible bite-sized snacks with these cute little treats. Feel free to use your favorite flavor...

Filled with a bubbling combination of cranberries and pears, this crumb-topped dessert is a wonderful change of pace from traditional...

I tried substituting rum extract for vanilla in a classic Christmas recipe, and the end result was a cookie that...

Mom taught me this easy recipe, which is perfect for feeding a crowd. There is never a crumb left over....