Christmas

Welcome to my Christmas Recipes category page. Here you can find DOZENS of recipes to enchant friends and family at your next holiday gathering. From the Snowflake Cake to white chocolate peppermint cookies to spiked eggnog find the perfect recipe for your next special event.

Peppermint Mini Bundt Cakes

Last updated on December 17, 2018 by John K. 1 Comment

I added 1/3 cup of crushed candy cane to this recipe but you should feel free to sprinkle in some more in. It liquifies in the oven and forms these ultra-moist pockets in the batter; so good! Watch the bake time carefully. Any time you use a smaller mold the baking time is decreased and...

I added 1/3 cup of crushed candy cane to this recipe but you should feel free to sprinkle in some more in. It liquifies in the oven and forms these ultra-moist pockets in the batter; so good! Watch the bake time carefully. Any time you use a smaller mold the baking time is decreased and…

Cookie Tree

Last updated on December 13, 2018 by John K. 5 Comments

I finished off the tree with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and a golden star! I love breaking out the edible gold leaf, yes it’s expensive but you end up using it in moderation and it makes such an impact. To make my golden star I painted on a thin layer or sugar glaze and...

I finished off the tree with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and a golden star! I love breaking out the edible gold leaf, yes it’s expensive but you end up using it in moderation and it makes such an impact. To make my golden star I painted on a thin layer or sugar glaze and…

Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Last updated on December 12, 2018 by jkanell 25 Comments

This dreamy chocolate cake is kissed with peppermint and white chocolate for an amazing holiday treat. On the outside a crown of red and white swirls and a skirt of crushed candy cane create a simple but elegant decoration scheme, while on the inside a two tone swirl awaits to delight your guests! If you...

This dreamy chocolate cake is kissed with peppermint and white chocolate for an amazing holiday treat. On the outside a crown of red and white swirls and a skirt of crushed candy cane create a simple but elegant decoration scheme, while on the inside a two tone swirl awaits to delight your guests! If you…

White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Last updated on December 13, 2018 by jkanell 13 Comments

This is the holiday version of my favorite white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. Here, the crunch and Christmas Spirit come from the crushed candy canes, which add a nice “crunch” to this otherwise traditional cookie. I like to double the recipe and store about 3/4 of the dough in the freezer for later use. That...

This is the holiday version of my favorite white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. Here, the crunch and Christmas Spirit come from the crushed candy canes, which add a nice “crunch” to this otherwise traditional cookie. I like to double the recipe and store about 3/4 of the dough in the freezer for later use. That…

Christmas Cupcakes

Last updated on December 11, 2018 by John K. 2 Comments

I’m going ALL OUT with my Christmas cupcakes this year and making them five different ways! Melting snowmen, poinsettias, Santa hats, Christmas Trees, and wreaths topped with a buttercream bow! You can make any or all of these decorations schemes and I guarantee you’ll love the taste of these cupcakes! A Couple Tips: When making...

I’m going ALL OUT with my Christmas cupcakes this year and making them five different ways! Melting snowmen, poinsettias, Santa hats, Christmas Trees, and wreaths topped with a buttercream bow! You can make any or all of these decorations schemes and I guarantee you’ll love the taste of these cupcakes! A Couple Tips: When making…

Gingerbread Cake

Last updated on December 9, 2018 by John K. 10 Comments

This cake is so packed with flavor, it’s pretty outrageous. I paired it with a super-zesty lemon buttercream and then encased the whole thing in a spiced Italian buttercream. My secret ingredient? Cardamom, such a good spice and I don’t think it’s used enough, including by me! I was a bit stumped for the decoration,...

This cake is so packed with flavor, it’s pretty outrageous. I paired it with a super-zesty lemon buttercream and then encased the whole thing in a spiced Italian buttercream. My secret ingredient? Cardamom, such a good spice and I don’t think it’s used enough, including by me! I was a bit stumped for the decoration,…

Christmas Tree Cake

Last updated on December 8, 2018 by John K. 14 Comments

If you saw my Christmas tree cupcakes you know where I got the inspiration for this cake. I cut up a few ice cream cones and used them as the base for various sized pine trees on the side and top of my cake. Little dollops of green buttercream and a dusting of powdered sugar...

If you saw my Christmas tree cupcakes you know where I got the inspiration for this cake. I cut up a few ice cream cones and used them as the base for various sized pine trees on the side and top of my cake. Little dollops of green buttercream and a dusting of powdered sugar…

Snowflake Cake

Last updated on December 9, 2018 by John K. 16 Comments

Can a Christmas cake be chic?? I had this idea of piping candy melt snowflakes for an ombré cake and I love how it came out! So simple but delicate and beautiful. Also, completely delicious! About the Snowflakes Candy melt is really easy to work with but it does harden quickly so keep a HOT...

Can a Christmas cake be chic?? I had this idea of piping candy melt snowflakes for an ombré cake and I love how it came out! So simple but delicate and beautiful. Also, completely delicious! About the Snowflakes Candy melt is really easy to work with but it does harden quickly so keep a HOT…

Santa Cupcakes

Last updated on December 9, 2018 by jkanell 2 Comments

My little Santa cupcakes are decorated with buttercream, two mini chocolate chips for the eyes and a red M&M for the nose. SO simple, easy and best of all, NO FONDANT!! They taste even better than they look! Who could say no to this face?!? Using mini chocolate chips for eyes is a wonderfully simple...

My little Santa cupcakes are decorated with buttercream, two mini chocolate chips for the eyes and a red M&M for the nose. SO simple, easy and best of all, NO FONDANT!! They taste even better than they look! Who could say no to this face?!? Using mini chocolate chips for eyes is a wonderfully simple…

Christmas Donut Tree

Last updated on December 3, 2018 by John K. 4 Comments

One of my favorite holiday treats is a proper Croquembouche, a tower of cream puffs drizzled crisp strands of sugar. But since I’m so busy with the twins running around I thought it would be fun to do a quick hack of this recipe where you get the same visual with a MUCH quicker process. A...

One of my favorite holiday treats is a proper Croquembouche, a tower of cream puffs drizzled crisp strands of sugar. But since I’m so busy with the twins running around I thought it would be fun to do a quick hack of this recipe where you get the same visual with a MUCH quicker process. A…

Chocolate Peppermint Donuts

Last updated on December 3, 2018 by jkanell 10 Comments

I LOVE these chocolate peppermint donuts! They’re so tender and just perfectly sweet. You’ll definitely be eating more than one! I really enjoyed how the crushed candy cane melts in the oven and forms these ultra-moist pockets of minty goo. I might not be doing it justice in my description. A Few Tips Make sure...

I LOVE these chocolate peppermint donuts! They’re so tender and just perfectly sweet. You’ll definitely be eating more than one! I really enjoyed how the crushed candy cane melts in the oven and forms these ultra-moist pockets of minty goo. I might not be doing it justice in my description. A Few Tips Make sure…

Christmas Cake

Last updated on November 30, 2018 by John K. 5 Comments

This Christmas tree cake is fluffy, moist and has ALL the holiday spices you could ever desire. I wrapped it in the smoothest buttercream ever and added a whimsical red and white swirl inside. I spiced the red buttercream but you could add spices to the other batches too! How Do You Paint With Buttercream?...

This Christmas tree cake is fluffy, moist and has ALL the holiday spices you could ever desire. I wrapped it in the smoothest buttercream ever and added a whimsical red and white swirl inside. I spiced the red buttercream but you could add spices to the other batches too! How Do You Paint With Buttercream?…

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Last updated on December 10, 2018 by jkanell 27 Comments

What could be more festive than little Christmas tree cupcakes? I think they look pretty good but the surprising part was HOW EASY it was to make them! You basically just pipe little star-shaped dollops onto a sugar cone with a number 30 tip. Any small star tip will do a good job really and...

What could be more festive than little Christmas tree cupcakes? I think they look pretty good but the surprising part was HOW EASY it was to make them! You basically just pipe little star-shaped dollops onto a sugar cone with a number 30 tip. Any small star tip will do a good job really and…

Homemade Eggnog

Last updated on November 25, 2018 by John K. 5 Comments

Eggnog gets such a bad wrap because all the store-bought brands just can’t compete with the homemade version. Most of you wouldn’t pour an old fashioned or margarita from a bottle and expect it to be top notch. Is this classic holiday treat bourbon, and spiced rum spike a creamy almost custard-like base. Things are...

Eggnog gets such a bad wrap because all the store-bought brands just can’t compete with the homemade version. Most of you wouldn’t pour an old fashioned or margarita from a bottle and expect it to be top notch. Is this classic holiday treat bourbon, and spiced rum spike a creamy almost custard-like base. Things are…

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Last updated on December 9, 2018 by John K. 25 Comments

Crispy shortbread cookies chock full of toasted pecans. I love these cookies for a few reasons, they’re nearly foolproof, you can make them in advance and there’s no egg so eating the cookie dough is not a problem! I almost dipped these in chocolate and am sure that would be delicious but they were so...

Crispy shortbread cookies chock full of toasted pecans. I love these cookies for a few reasons, they’re nearly foolproof, you can make them in advance and there’s no egg so eating the cookie dough is not a problem! I almost dipped these in chocolate and am sure that would be delicious but they were so…