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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    How to Make Twisted Star Bread

    You want your dessert to light up the table, but you also don't want to face an 18-step recipe that...


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    54 Christmas Side Dishes for a Festive Holiday

    These delicious Christmas side dishes will bring all the good cheer to your table. Watch out, holiday ham. This year,...


    10 Holiday Crafts to Make Using Old Christmas Cards

    What's old is new again. Repurpose last year's holiday greetings with these Christmas card crafts—perfect for decking the halls or...


    50 Easy Holiday Treats

    Adding some magic to the holiday season doesn't have to be a hassle, thanks to these cute recipes. From candy...


    59 Holiday Treats to Make This Season

    Add some magic to the cold winter season with these holiday treats. From adorable Santa cookies to candy cane chocolate...


    Artichoke Spread with Garlic Bread

    4 reviews

    I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every...


    No-Churn Gingerbread Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    Thanksgiving or Christmas is gingerbread time! And this ice cream says it all. I've found that dark brown sugar works...


    Family-Favorite Caramelized Onions

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    This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks these onions are better than ever...

    Spiced Rum Fruitcake

    3 reviews

    This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

    1 review

    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


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    Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake

    5 reviews

    My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining leftover ham and biscuits...


    Finnish Mulled Wine

    1 review

    I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...


    Greek Shrimp Canapes

    I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my...


    Cranberry and Roasted Beet Salad

    I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is...


    Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake

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    This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...


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    Graffiti Cutout Cookies

    Talk about playing with your food! An edible color spray lets you create ombre and color blends unlike other decorating...


    Yeti Cookies

    2 reviews

    When the weather outside is frightful, these smiley guys are so delightful. And they really know how to celebrate the...

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    Snow Globe Keepsake Cookies

    2 reviews

    Make holiday magic! These extra-special ornaments are totally customizable—each filled with a little snowfall of edible sprinkles. Let it snow...


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    Our Best Sugar Cookie Recipes

    You want the best sugar cookie recipe when it comes time to bake up a treat and we've rounded up...


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    27 Christmas Punch Recipes Perfect for the Holidays

    These Christmas punch recipes bring good, old-fashioned fun to any holiday party. Whether your shindig is all-ages or just for...


    26 Holiday Recipes from the ’50s to Bring Back Today

    Holiday fare from the 1950s ranged from fancy canapes to homey casseroles. Introduce any or all of these holiday recipes...


    Mushroom and Smoked Gouda Puff

    2 reviews

    It's so very easy, but it looks and tastes gourmet. Dinner party guests will be impressed with this perfect starter...


    Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

    3 reviews

    These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...

    Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls

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    These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on...


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    31 reviews

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme

    3 reviews

    I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...


    Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies

    2 reviews

    This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...


    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

    4 reviews

    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...


    Coconut, Lime and Pistachio Cookies

    7 reviews

    Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi