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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    Old-World Dark Bread

    I came up with this recipe in an attempt to re-create a wonderful Russian bread I enjoyed as a child....


    Creole Seasoning

    This spicy seasoning adds warmth-in more ways than one!-to the holidays and all year-round. The versatile mix is as good...


    Christmas Cookie Ornaments

    You can make these goodies for the Christmas tree ahead of time! Simply whip up the cookies and store them...


    Strawberry Ladyfinger Dessert

    I like to garnish this dessert with strawberry slices arranged to look like flowers. It's pretty, festive and feeds a...


    Slow-Cooker Dressing

    Here’s an easy dressing that’s perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Once it’s in the slow cooker, you’re free to turn your...


    Custard Puddings

    Traditional custard pudding is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. An appealing almond flavor comes through in every spoonful.—Bonnie Simpson,...


    Caraway Bread

    A rustic round loaf of caraway bread is delicious eaten warm from the oven, as a base for sandwiches, alongside...


    No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert

    Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request...

    Butternut Squash Butter

    Looking for a tasty way to use up those pumpkins and have a wonderful gift during the holidays? My pumpkin...


    Mocha Baked Alaskas

    Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...


    Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons

    These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri


    Favorite Mint Hot Chocolate

    This is one of my husband's favorite winter drinks. I love the minty, chocolaty recipe because it's like Christmas in...


    No-Bake Fruitcake

    "Keep your oven free for other holiday baking with this easy recipe," suggests Joy Maynard of St. Ignatius, Montana.


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    Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps

    To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them...


    Smoked Salmon New Potatoes

    Give twice-baked potatoes a rest this year and try these stuffed spuds. Smoked salmon and cream cheese blended with...


    Garlic-Dill Deviled Eggs

    In my family, Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. Fresh dill and garlic perk up the flavor of these irresistible...


    Fruit & Nut Andouille Stuffing

    This special stuffing recipe has been a Thanksgiving tradition with our family for many years. It reminds us of home,...

    Crunchy Apricot-Coconut Balls

    My Mom gave me this no-bake cookie recipe years ago when she included them on her Christmas buffet. I can't...


    Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...


    Comforting Coffee Milk

    This recipe is special to me because the delicious ingredients and flavors speak for themselves without those extra preservatives. Now...


    Wild Rice with Dried Blueberries

    I love the combination of rice and fruit, so this is a go-to Thanksgiving side dish at my house. I...


    Fruit & Almond Bites

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...


    Gingerbread Chalet

    The A-frame design on this pretty country chalet is easy enough for even first-timers to make. So gather the kids...

    Kiwi Fruit Salad

    This simple combo of fruits and ginger ale creates a colorful and refreshing winter salad kids, big and small, will...


    Continental Rice

    I love this dish! It's quick and doesn't require a lot of shopping for ingredients, plus it goes well with...


    Favorite Sugar Cookies

    27 reviews

    Making these sweet treats is a family tradition. I hope you love the recipe as much as we do!


    Master Holiday Cookie Mix

    10 reviews

    Simplify your cookie baking with this master mix—it's ideal for this busy time of year. With the mix made and...


    Chocolate-Cherry Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    I make these often at Christmastime, but they're a winner for summer parties, too. Chilling the cookies before you dip...


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    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    20 reviews

    When I baked this moist, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookie recipe for the first time, my three preschool children went wild...