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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    Bourbon-Glazed Ham

    5 reviews

    Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham. Since I found this recipe, it’s the...


    Seasoned Red Potatoes

    21 reviews

    These simple but tasty potatoes are on the menu at my SideTrack Cafe in Metamora, Indiana. I've collected recipes for...


    Mocha Truffles

    28 reviews

    Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for...


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    Peanut Butter Snowballs

    59 reviews

    This recipe for peanut butter ball cookies is a nice change from the typical milk chocolate and peanut butter combination....


    Goody-Goody Gumdrops

    4 reviews

    My jewel-toned squares are softer than store-bought gumdrops, and their terrific taste has a true old-fashioned quality people love. You...


    Chocolate Bonbons

    3 reviews

    My grandmother gave me this tasty chocolate bonbons recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories...


    Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

    13 reviews

    I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it...


    Hard Maple Candy

    2 reviews

    During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough...

    Pecan Caramel Candies

    35 reviews

    Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the...


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    Caramel Truffles

    25 reviews

    These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


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    Old-Fashioned Hard Candy

    2 reviews

    The color of this old-fashioned hard candy is beautiful, and people are surprised by the wonderful watermelon flavor! —Amy Short,...


    Pumpkin Seed Toffee

    1 review

    My kids are allergic to nuts, but they can eat pumpkin seeds! Every fall we save the seeds from our...


    Walnut Caramels

    My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...


    Thick Sugar Cookies

    9 reviews

    This thick and cakelike sugar cookie is similar to those sold at bakeries. My children often request these for their...


    Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

    1 review

    When I started cooking, the only mushrooms I used were the button variety. Now I love experimenting with different types....


    Layered Candy Cane Dessert

    9 reviews

    This fabulous dessert has the magical flavor of candy canes plus the bonus of an Oreo cookie crust. And it...


    Cheddar Pear Soup

    6 reviews

    Pears and sharp cheddar have always been one of my favorite flavor combos. This recipe brings the two together in...

    Contest-Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies

    35 reviews

    Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside,...


    Christmas Fruit Salad

    13 reviews

    It was at the very first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband's family that I tasted this for the first...


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    Party Cheese Bread

    43 reviews

    You can't go wrong with this cheese bread recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the...


    Hurry-Up Biscuits

    15 reviews

    When I was young, my mom would make these biscuits with fresh cream she got from a local farmer. I...


    Spinach Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms

    8 reviews

    I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps and make them easier to stuff. The apps fit...


    Double-Dutch Chocolate Holiday Cookies

    3 reviews

    Rich dark chocolate and crunchy, colorful M&M's combine to make these cookies extra special. Who wouldn't want to receive this...

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    Shrimp & Crab Casserole

    12 reviews

    This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To...


    Tuscan Sausage & Bean Dip

    38 reviews

    This is a spinoff of a Mexican dip I had once. The original was wicked good, but since I was...


    Cucumber Canapes

    4 reviews

    I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...


    Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

    42 reviews

    I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if...


    Cherry Cranberry Sauce

    11 reviews

    My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside...


    Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

    10 reviews

    These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...