Made with almonds, yellow cake mix, nutmeg, eggs, eggnog, vegetable oil, rum, rum flavoring, brandy flavoring
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas

While most holidays have some special foods attached to them, Christmas seems to have the most variety. It's probably because Christmas is celebrated in so many ways leading up to the actually holiday - and it usually involves food. No matter how you celebrate at the holidays, we hope that these recipes will make things just a little extra festive for you and your family.
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celebrating the holidays
Office, school, or just celebrating "the holidays" with friends. These parties often involve festive drinks like wassail or hot buttered rum. Cookies are another huge part of Christmas. It seems like everyone has their favorite kinds that they make year after year: shortbread, candy cane cookies, cathedral windows, cherry winks, mincemeat and more
christmas dinner
The actual Christmas feast can include a day-long feeding frenzy from a family brunch to dessert after dinner. Some traditional dinner foods include prime rib, turkey, goose, or ham. The side dishes often are similar to those served at Thanksgiving and include sweet potatoes, green beans, or stuffing.
Eggnog Cake with Rum Syrup
Australian Traditional Christmas Pudding
Made with breadcrumbs, butter, brown sugar, currants, raisins, sultanas, citron peel, eggs, salt, brandy
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Holiday Sugar Cookies
Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Christmas Zucchini in Agrodolce
Made with pine nuts, salt and pepper, olive oil, zucchini, garlic, vinegar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Appetizer Wreath
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
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Christmas Spice Potpourri
Add a little holiday fragrance with this easy to make recipe for potpourri. The combination of orange and lemon peels, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and bay leaves will...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Christmas Eggnog Pound Cake
Made with coconut extract, butter, shortening, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, eggnog, flaked coconut, sugar, eggs, lemon extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Fragrance
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
Mrs. Claus' Eggnog Cake With Whipped Cream Frosting
Made with ground nutmeg, cornstarch, eggnog, rum extract, heavy whipping cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roll Out Christmas Cookies
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
Oreo Eggnog
Eggnog and oreos blended with whipped topping makes a heavenly holiday treat.
Time: under 30 minutes
Candy Cane Jello Shots
Made with peppermint schnapps, cherry jello, Hot Damn liquor, sweetened condensed milk, water, unflavored gelatin powder
Time: 2-5 hours
Candy Cane Bark
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
Christmas Cranberry Punch
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
Australian Traditional Christmas Cake
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
Low-Carb Eggnog
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
Cranberry Macadamia Cookies
Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Festive Wassail
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
Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider
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
Christollen Bread
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
Santa Claus Cake
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
Ultimate Sugar Cookies
A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Butter Cookies
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
Slow Cooker Hot Mulled Cider
'Tis the season to serve this delicious aromatic drink that warms the soul and fills the air with sweet apples and spiced tones.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Christmas Cookie Frosting
Made with vanilla extract, powdered sugar, milk, butter or margarine
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Punch
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
Holiday Gingerbread
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
Breakfast Eggnog
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
Modern Version of George Washington's Egg Nog
Made with brandy, rye whiskey, dark Jamaica rum, cream sherry, extra large eggs, large eggs, sugar, milk, heavy cream
Time: over 5 hours
Candy Cane Cocktail
A fun holiday cocktail made with vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and of course, candy canes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Elf Belly Buttons
Made with red hot cinnamon candies or maraschino cherries, baking powder, shortening, sugar, lime gelatin, eggs, almond extract, flour, salt
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Dad's Hot Buttered Rum Mix
Made with ground ginger, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, fresh nutmeg, ground cloves
Time: under 30 minutes
Drunken Gingerbread Men Cupcakes
Made with candied ginger, rum, spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, ground ginger, gingerbread man cookies
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sourdough German Stollen
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
Christmas Stollen
Made with active dry yeast, milk, egg, sugar, salt, butter, bread flour, currants, sultana raisins, red candied cherries
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Classic Snickerdoodles
Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
British Christmas Victoria Sandwich Cake
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
Peppermint Candy
Made with red food coloring, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Bark Candy
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
Cherry Christmas Jam
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
Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
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
Christmas Morn' Eggnog Muffins
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
Zuccarini
Made with butter, oil, sugar, eggs, lemon or anise extract, flour, baking powder, salt, water
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Creme de Cacao Eggnog
Made with chocolate, eggnog, chocolate milk, creme de cacao, whipping cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Lace Almond Tuiles
Made with vanilla extract, butter, sugar, egg whites, all-purpose flour, almonds
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Almond Bark Cookies
Made with peanuts, almond bark, peanut butter, rice krispies cereal, miniature marshmallows
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Simon And Seafort's Prime Rib With Horseradish Relish
Made with salt, sugar, cider vinegar, coarse salt, beef prime rib roast, seasoned salt, black pepper, fresh horseradish
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Anoushabour (Christmas Pudding)
Made with almonds or hazelnuts, pearl barley, sugar, raisins, water, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Old English Wassail
Made with cider, oranges, lemons, sugar, water, whole cloves, allspice berries, ground ginger, cinnamon sticks
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.




























































