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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    Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    These vegan oatmeal cookies don't just try to recreate the classic cookie—they aim to make it even better. They're an...


    Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

    Few party appetizers win as many cheers as a crispy, creamy bacon ranch cheese ball.


    Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

    This impressive-looking cinnamon roll French toast casserole has a sneaky little secret: It's made using canned cinnamon roll dough.


    Copycat Marshall Field’s Chocolate Cookies

    Department store cookies were a storied shopping tradition that is deeply missed. Relive the glory days with this copycat Marshall...


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Brownies

    It's official: Chick-fil-A is the best at everything—including dessert. We present this copycat Chick-fil-A brownies recipe as evidence.


    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


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    Buttery Mashed Potatoes

    These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm...


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    Mexican Tea Cookies

    Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...


    Holiday Mocha Spritz

    When I began to use my spritz press, this was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few...


    Air-Fryer Scottish Shortbread

    Give air-fryer baking a try with this easy cookie recipe. It was my mother's recipe, and she passed it on...


    Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

    I love the combination of salty, sweet, and chocolate. These cookies hit all those beautiful notes and come together in...


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    Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake

    This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a...


    Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells

    This comforting dish can easily be assembled and frozen to bake at a later date. If you have any leftover...



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    Letter-Stamped Butter Cookies

    Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...

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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Creamy Coconut Peppermint Pie

    Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...


    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Coconut Orange Slice Cookies

    This is a family recipe that was handed down to me. The coconut and orange combination gives them a distinctive...


    Cast-Iron Apple Nutmeg Coffee Cake

    I'm not a great baker, but I do love coffee. In an effort to practice my baking, I use up...


    Pressure-Cooker Light Deviled Eggs

    Our updated version of a classic appetizer uses only half the egg yolks of traditional deviled eggs and calls for...

    Powered-Up Molasses Cookies

    These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...


    Family-Favorite Caramelized Onions

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


    Finnish Mulled Wine

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


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

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


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

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