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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    Mini Sweet Potato Pies

    My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the...


    Star Anise-Honey Cookies

    When I was growing up, my mother made many desserts and pastries with anise. Today, I continue the tradition with...


    Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks

    5 reviews

    I wanted to impress my husband's family with something you'd expect to find in a European bakery, and these chocolaty...


    Cherry Almond Snowdrops

    9 reviews

    As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so...


    Triple Ginger Cookies

    1 review

    My dad loved ginger cookies. I tinkered with the recipe my grandma handed down by using fresh, ground and crystallized...


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    Quick and Easy Baklava Squares

    1 review

    I love baklava but rarely indulge because it takes so much time to make. Then a friend of mine gave...


    Cranberry Walnut Biscotti

    9 reviews

    A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri


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    Bite-Sized Cinnamon Roll Cookies

    25 reviews

    If you love cinnamon rolls and spiced cookies as much as I do, make this bite-sized version that combines the...

    Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies

    8 reviews

    "This is my son's favorite Christmas cookie. It is a very old recipe that I have used many times." These...


    Hot Cocoa for a Crowd

    1 review

    This is a simple, delicious and comforting hot cocoa recipe with a hint of cinnamon. It has just the right...


    Chai Snickerdoodles

    5 reviews

    When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...


    Gruyere & Caramelized Onion Tarts

    Garlic and onion is a match made in heaven, in my opinion, so I love creating new recipes to showcase...


    Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    16 reviews

    Acorn squash gets the sweet and savory treatment when stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries to make this cozy...


    Cheddar-Ham Oven Omelet

    6 reviews

    We had a family reunion for 50 relatives from the U.S. and Canada, and it took four pans of this...


    Cornflake-Coated Crispy Bacon

    3 reviews

    I've loved my aunt's crispy-coated bacon ever since I was a child. Now I've shared the super simple recipe with...


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    Cranberry Orange Scones

    61 reviews

    Moist and scrumptious, these scones come out perfect every time. I savor the chewy dried cranberries and sweet orange glaze....


    Maple-Glazed Turkey

    I prepare turkey with a taste of Canada in mind. The sweet maple flavor comes through even in the breast...

    Peppermint Cheesecake on a Stick

    Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one,...


    Orange Marmalade Breakfast Bake

    1 review

    When I host a brunch I always look for a main dish that can be prepared a day ahead so...


    Orange Pomegranate Salmon

    3 reviews

    A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is...


    Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken

    1 review

    I love lemon and thyme together so I decided to roast a chicken with that combo. The seasoning is simple,...


    Slice & Bake Coconut Shortbread Cookies

    13 reviews

    Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. —Roberta Otto, Duluth,...


    Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread

    11 reviews

    Don't expect any leftovers when you take this moist cake to a potluck. People love it because it's a little...

    Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

    4 reviews

    Mushroom caps plump with crabmeat make a wonderful appetizer for entertaining. You can also use the recipe as a light...


    Pecan Pie

    6 reviews

    This pie was always a favorite for birthdays while my children were grouping up. They never liked the typical party...


    Apple-Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    4 reviews

    Carrots seem so simple, but this recipe is something special. Sweet and buttery, it was a favorite my mother always...


    Scottish Oatmeal Rolls

    2 reviews

    My family likes rolls that can hold up to scooping gravies, sauces and more. This recipe is a favorite. The...


    Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    1 review

    Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could...


    Prosciutto Egg Panini

    7 reviews

    With mustard, maple syrup, prosciutto and eggs, this is a yummy twist on the usual bacon-and-egg sandwich. Your family will...