Think of wassail as hot mulled cider with a twist. Combining apple cider, fruit juices, cinnamon, cloves, ground ginger, and nutmeg yields a warm, comforting, and festive drink that will banish the winter chill and is perfect served on Christmas Eve. This is a non-alcoholic wassail recipe, but you can easily make it boozy with…
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Crafted from just a handful of simple ingredients, most of which I’m willing to bet are already in your pantry, these slice-and-bake cookies are the epitome of sweet simplicity. Plus, the roll-and-slice method is a breeze, making my warmly spiced cinnamon sugar cookies the perfect weekend baking project. Each cinnamon roll cookie is swirled with…
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Whether you’re decking the halls, lighting the menorah, or just in it for the wintery festivities, my easy recipe for gingerbread cupcakes is the perfect wintery dessert to bake up! These warmly spiced, just-sweet-enough treats are the perfect cupcakes for the season. There’s no need to make a trip to a specialty store to make…
Christmas Punch
‘Tis the season for holiday drinks, and my easy Christmas Punch recipe! If you’re hosting Christmas dinner parties, this easy-to-prep festive punch makes the perfect fruity cocktail your guests will love. It only takes a few simple ingredients and a large punch bowl to get the party started. This punch is light, bubbly, refreshing, and…
Fruitcake Cookies
Everything you love about traditional fruit cake is made in cookie form with my easy recipe! These festive fruitcake cookies are light and chewy, chock full of red and green candied fruit and chopped nuts. Taste the holidays in each blissful bite with a flavorful blend of sweet, nutty, and salty goodness. This fruitcake cookies…
Butter Mints
Before you get nervous about crafting candy from scratch, let me assure you: this homemade sweet is so simple and easy! There’s no need for any specialized equipment – not even a candy thermometer– and zero cooking involved. These nostalgic treats are as effortless as mixing dough, shaping it to your liking, and letting it…
Gingerbread Muffins
There’s something nostalgic about the smell of warm, freshly baked gingerbread on a cold winter’s day. Enjoy the delicious old-fashioned gingerbread flavor in muffin form with this gingerbread muffin recipe! These muffins are excellent for when you need an easy recipe to serve at holiday gatherings because they are quicker to make than a cake…
Stollen
No holiday season is complete without a festive sweet bread like German stollen! An age-old tradition of 700+ years, this bread delights with divine flavors that inspire Christmas cheer. Dried fruits, nuts, candied citrus, marzipan, and warm spices stud and flavor this tender and moist sweat bread. It’s perfect for Holiday dessert tables, gifting, and…