Christmas Recipes

This corn has earned a permanent place on our special-occasion menus. While
my whole family loves it, my son...

I concocted this colorful bread for a Christmas tea buffet. The lemony loaves received so many compliments that I now...

It's so much fun to surprise people with the crushed popcorn in these yummy cookies. They're definitely a distinctive cookie...

This recipe has evolved over the past eight years. After I added the thyme, ham and sour cream, my husband...

I first made this recipe back in 1987 and have since made it many times over the years because it's...

Greet holiday guests at the door with steaming mugs of rich hot chocolate. As the crowning touch, offer a selection...

My four grandsons started attending "Grandma's cooking school" when they were as young as 4. These easy monster cookies are...

Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It's a smart solution for holiday snacking...

Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water...

I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...

These cookies were a holiday tradition in my family since I was a young child. Now my own family requests...

For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...

Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to...

When my college roommate first made this pie, I couldn't get enough! Using a store-bought crust helps save time when...

We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington

You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is...

I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...

You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs...

The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful...

This is my favorite Christmas cookie recipe. The cookies remind me of the snowballs I packed as a child during...

These no-fuss candied fruit cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they're always a hit at holiday time. —Florence Monson,...

Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut drops. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, the shaped...

Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to...

Our pastor made this for a get-together, and my husband and i just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres...

Our Sicilian grandmother often had my sister and me roll out the dough for these tasty torcetti. These cookies are...

Combine a blend of herbs to create this mouthwatering mix. Plumping the herbs in water before stirring into olive oil...

Saute the onions and garlic for this flatbread a day ahead so it's easy to put together on the day...

This arugula pizza is great served as an appetizer for get-togethers with family or friends. My girlfriends and I love...

I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to...