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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    60 Best Christmas Candy Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Season

    Make the holidays extra merry with these Christmas candy recipes. From barks to brittles, truffles to taffy, we've got it...


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    55 Easy Christmas Finger Food Appetizers

    Say, "Merry Christmas!" with these festive, fuss-free Christmas finger foods. Here are some of our best finger food ideas to...


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    40 Brand-New Christmas Cookies to Bake This Year

    Here are the best new Christmas cookie recipes for 2023, straight from our Test Kitchen. Pair them with traditional...


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    35 Easy 13×9 Christmas Dessert Ideas

    These 13x9 desserts are easy, delicious, festive—and perfect for your Christmas celebration.


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    70 Easy Christmas Appetizers Everyone Will Love

    These easy and festive Christmas appetizer ideas are the perfect start to your holiday party.


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    60 Holiday Appetizers Perfect for Jingling and Mingling

    Keep your party jingle bell rocking with plenty of holiday appetizers. Try these recipes for pinwheels, meatballs, crostini and more—all...


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    Joanna Gaines Shared Her Cherry Mash Recipe, and We’re Making It for Christmas

    This cherry mash candy was a secret Gaines family recipe—but now you can make it yourself this season!


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    85 Homemade Food Gifts for Foodies

    Treat friends and family to something extra-special this year with one (or two, or three!) of these food gift ideas.

    How to Clean Up Christmas Tree Needles

    The tree's up, the lights are twinkling—but what's the best way to pick up Christmas tree needles littering your floor?


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    45 Easy Christmas Recipes Made in a 13×9 Pan

    From appetizers to desserts, your trusty 13x9 baking pan is the perfect vessel for these easy Christmas recipes.


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    99 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Gingerbread, peppermint and meringue, oh my! Make your holiday a little sweeter with our favorite Christmas cookie recipes.


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    65 Christmas Snacks to Kick Off Your Holiday Celebrations

    This holiday season, trade in the usual sliced cheese and salami for Christmas snacks like prosciutto phyllo roll-ups, fried ravioli...


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    26 Christmas Casserole Recipes to Make in Your 13×9 Pan

    Fresh from the oven, these Christmas casserole recipes are hearty, warm and ready to share.


    12 Best Christmas Traditions from Ree Drummond

    The Pioneer Woman has plenty of Christmas traditions we'd like to steal for our holidays. Here are a few of...


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    What Is Eggnog—and Why Do We Drink It at Christmas?

    It wouldn't be Christmas without this special drink. But what is eggnog and why is it so good?


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    This Is the Christmas Candy That Joanna Gaines Makes Every Year

    Deck the halls with shiplap! You'll love the Christmas recipe that's "Chip's favorite," according to Jo.


    What Christmas Looked Like the Year You Were Born

    We wish you a very vintage Christmas! Take a look back at 60 years of holiday trends.

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    30 Nonna-Approved Italian Christmas Cookies

    Make your holiday special with these Italian Christmas cookies that taste like they came right out of Grandma's kitchen.


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    18 Christmas Cookies from the North Pole

    From Santa Claus cookies to reindeer treats, these are some of the cutest Christmas cookie ideas you’ll find on...


    Joanna Gaines Just Shared Photos of Her Christmas Trees, and We Love Them All

    For starters, one of her Christmas trees is 12 feet tall!


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    Here’s What You Need to Know About Praying Mantis Eggs in Christmas Tree Branches

    You read that right, people do find praying mantis eggs in Christmas trees. But don't panic yet.


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    40 Classic Christmas Cookies to Spread Holiday Cheer

    Cookie season is in full swing, and we can't wait to get baking! Fill your treat trays with these classics,...


    How to Host a Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner

    Whether you're Italian through and through or simply love seafood (and holidays), use these ideas to host an unforgettable Feast...

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    97 Holiday Recipes Passed Down for Generations

    Some of the best holiday recipes have long family histories. These are our favorite dishes from the kitchens that came...


    Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes

    Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


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    How to Keep Your Gingerbread House from Falling Apart

    Don't give up on your gingerbread house. You can make it work with this TikTok hack!


    Chicken Gravy

    This is a quick and easy chicken gravy for roasted chicken or baked chicken of any kind. It also goes...


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    32 Gluten-Free Christmas Desserts

    'Tis the season to be jolly—and to bake your way through the month of December with these gluten-free, Christmas desserts!


    Where to Order Christmas Dinner in 2023

    Whether you're the holiday host or in charge of this year's sides, preparing a show stopping feast is a whole...