Christmas

The folks down under have a killer take on a Christmas cake. Brandy, lemon zest, warming spices, and raisins make for a deliciously fruity affair.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, egg yolks, chocolate, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, egg whites, flour, apricot jam

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

These truffles are rich and creamy with a hint of Irish cream flavor. They are perfect for the holidays or any time you want to indulge your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This festive holiday drink works well with low sugar/diet ingredients as well as regular. Float the cranberries on top for a festive look.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Meet your new holiday go-to: Christmas almond balls, buttery treats with a subtle almond crunch. They bake up golden and become a sweet, snowy delight with a dusting of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Whip up some Christmas peanut butter balls with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in a few simple steps. These treats mix, chill, and are ready to be enjoyed...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pimientos, parsley, braunschweiger, chili sauce, horseradish, mayonnaise, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Ready to add a splash of pizzazz to your holiday festivities? This vibrant Christmas cranberry punch combines juices that promise to tingle your taste buds and make every...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Prepare yourself for a slice of history with this delightful Victoria sandwich cake, a time-honored recipe that marries sweet simplicity with a touch of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with coconut extract, butter, shortening, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, eggnog, flaked coconut, sugar, eggs, lemon extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Grab your rolling pin because it's time to get those festive cookie cutters out and roll with it. This simple dough is your canvas for holiday creativity, with plenty of room...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Treat yourself to the warmth and comfort of your favorite holiday drink year round with this recipe. The spice combination brings depth, while still perfectly balancing sweetness

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground ginger, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, fresh nutmeg, ground cloves


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon peel, almond flavoring, salt, slivered almonds, currants, seedless raisins, golden raisins, sourdough starter sponge, milk, candied orange peel

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Candy cane bark combines the sweet, rich flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with almonds, yellow cake mix, nutmeg, eggs, eggnog, vegetable oil, rum, rum flavoring, brandy flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with red food coloring, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

In just a few steps, you can whip up this appetizer wreath that combines the delicious crispiness of crescent rolls with a zesty cream cheese spread and a colorful array of fresh...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This unusual mix of ingredients creates a sweet, creamy drink that can be used as an alternative to the standard breakfast smoothie.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with brandy, rye whiskey, dark Jamaica rum, cream sherry, extra large eggs, large eggs, sugar, milk, heavy cream


Time:   over 5 hours

Get into the holiday spirit with this simple recipe. Simmer cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in water on the stove for a wonderful scent that will fill the house.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground nutmeg, cornstarch, eggnog, rum extract, heavy whipping cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Vibrant cookies using a simple mixture of shortening and flavored gelatin. Roll them in granulated sugar for a sweet, textured finish, and top with your choice of red hot cinnamon or...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

This low carb eggnog is a great holiday option for people who are on the keto diet, a low-sugar eating plan, or any carb-restricted diet.


Time:   over 5 hours

A mulled cider like this one is the perfect finishing touch on a holiday meal. Bright citrus with warming spices and an optional pour of rum makes a perfect wintertime punch.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with raisins, all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, cardamom, milk, sugar, margarine or butter, salt, egg, mixed candied fruits and peels

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This Santa Claus cake is an enchanting blend of maraschino cherries and nuts, baked to perfection in a charming mold. It's straightforward enough for novice bakers while still...


Time:   1-2 hours

A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, powdered sugar, milk, butter or margarine


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Get ready to jar up some joy with this cherry Christmas jam. It's a sweet, tangy, and utterly festive addition to your holiday table or as a thoughtful homemade gift.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Add a festive touch to your holiday baking with these delicious eggnog muffins. Light, fluffy, and full of holiday cheer, these muffins are the perfect addition to your...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A fun holiday cocktail made with vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and of course, candy canes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with candied ginger, rum, spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, ground ginger, gingerbread man cookies

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with active dry yeast, milk, egg, sugar, salt, butter, bread flour, currants, sultana raisins, red candied cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Easy chocolate bark. Just stir your favorite add-ins into the melted chocolate coating (white, dark, milk, etc) and let harden in desired shapes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, oil, sugar, eggs, lemon or anise extract, flour, baking powder, salt, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chocolate, eggnog, chocolate milk, creme de cacao, whipping cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, butter, sugar, egg whites, all-purpose flour, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red cinnamon candies, sugar, margarine, peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, peanut halves

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, sandwich bread, brown sugar, eggs, butter, milk, corn syrup, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with walnuts, butter, brown sugar, baking soda, eggs, water, all-purpose flour, salt, rum

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with peanuts, almond bark, peanut butter, rice krispies cereal, miniature marshmallows

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with maraschino cherries, coconut, shortening, sugar, egg, almond extract, flour, baking powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes