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.

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Apple Spice Cake

Perfect for Fall: warm drinks, soft sweaters and my caramel apple spice cake! This cake is so simple to make and decorate but incredibly delicious. If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how...

Perfect for Fall: warm drinks, soft sweaters and my caramel apple spice cake! This cake is so simple to make and decorate but incredibly delicious. If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how…

Mini Apple Pies

So I was perusing Pinterest — in an effort to try something new — when I stumbled upon these miniature, apple pies. I had to give it a go! That said, I differed from the original recipe in the respect that I didn’t want to use canned apple pie filling or pre-made pastry dough. That...

So I was perusing Pinterest — in an effort to try something new — when I stumbled upon these miniature, apple pies. I had to give it a go! That said, I differed from the original recipe in the respect that I didn’t want to use canned apple pie filling or pre-made pastry dough. That…

Apple Pie Recipe

This ICONIC American dessert is so good when done right. Tender apples bursting with flavor get brightened up with a hit of lemon and are the perfect contrast to that crisp flakey butter crust. Instead of adding lots of flour or cornstarch to thicken the filling I cook the juices down into an apple caramel,...

This ICONIC American dessert is so good when done right. Tender apples bursting with flavor get brightened up with a hit of lemon and are the perfect contrast to that crisp flakey butter crust. Instead of adding lots of flour or cornstarch to thicken the filling I cook the juices down into an apple caramel,…

Apple Roses

These apple rose mini tarts are not difficult to whip up but definitely make a statement and you won’t forget their amazing taste, I love the combination of sweet apples with the zing of lemon! I made these rose apple tarts a while ago and I wanted to try them again but with a new...

These apple rose mini tarts are not difficult to whip up but definitely make a statement and you won’t forget their amazing taste, I love the combination of sweet apples with the zing of lemon! I made these rose apple tarts a while ago and I wanted to try them again but with a new…

Apple Pie Cookies

These mini apple pies are an autumn favorite of mine. I love the way this lattice looks and the taste is BEYOND! I can’t explain how delicious they are and a huge part of that is the homemade caramel. Each bite has the perfect combination of apple, caramel and flakey crunch. Pro Tips to make...

These mini apple pies are an autumn favorite of mine. I love the way this lattice looks and the taste is BEYOND! I can’t explain how delicious they are and a huge part of that is the homemade caramel. Each bite has the perfect combination of apple, caramel and flakey crunch. Pro Tips to make…

Apple Roses Pie

An apple rose pie is definitely a special occasion treat. Not because it’s too difficult but because it takes time to roll all of those little roses! If you want to save some time you can make a batch or my mini apple rose tarts or you could just arrange the thin slices in a...

An apple rose pie is definitely a special occasion treat. Not because it’s too difficult but because it takes time to roll all of those little roses! If you want to save some time you can make a batch or my mini apple rose tarts or you could just arrange the thin slices in a…

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, add cookies into the mix and everything’s coming up roses! These cookies are so fun to make and basically foolproof making them a great addition to your cookie rotation. P.S. I hope you have a rotation of cookie recipes you work though, you deserve a...

Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, add cookies into the mix and everything’s coming up roses! These cookies are so fun to make and basically foolproof making them a great addition to your cookie rotation. P.S. I hope you have a rotation of cookie recipes you work though, you deserve a…

Baked Apples

If cobbler is apple pie’s less fussy friend then baked apples are their freewheeling easy-going cousin. ULTRA-easy to make with almost no cleanup after and they are DELICIOUS! I love packing mine with crunchy pecans and lots of fall spices/ PRO TIPS FOR THE BEST Baked Apples Choose the right type of apple for this...

If cobbler is apple pie’s less fussy friend then baked apples are their freewheeling easy-going cousin. ULTRA-easy to make with almost no cleanup after and they are DELICIOUS! I love packing mine with crunchy pecans and lots of fall spices/ PRO TIPS FOR THE BEST Baked Apples Choose the right type of apple for this…

Pumpkin Macarons

I was nearly shocked by how well these pumpkin spice latte macarons turned out! Macarons can be tricky, it’s easy to end up with hollow, cracked or lopsided cookies. This time, I folded the mixture JUST RIGHT! I let them sit for almost an hour before baking and they were perfect. I’m also loving the...

I was nearly shocked by how well these pumpkin spice latte macarons turned out! Macarons can be tricky, it’s easy to end up with hollow, cracked or lopsided cookies. This time, I folded the mixture JUST RIGHT! I let them sit for almost an hour before baking and they were perfect. I’m also loving the…

Butternut Squash Soup

I convinced my mom to make this soup for the blog because I had to share this recipe, it’s so easy and delicious!! The butternut squash pairs wonderfully with the apple, coconut milk and spices. I’m sure you’ll be making this recipe more than once if you give it a try. I almost forgot to...

I convinced my mom to make this soup for the blog because I had to share this recipe, it’s so easy and delicious!! The butternut squash pairs wonderfully with the apple, coconut milk and spices. I’m sure you’ll be making this recipe more than once if you give it a try. I almost forgot to…

Sugar Cookie Recipe

You’re going to fall in love with this sugar cookie recipe. It’s SO much easier to cut shapes out with and when you bake them the cookies will not spread. Instead of rounded pillows that only slightly resemble the shape you cut thin into, you’ll have super-sharp edged cookies PERFECT for decorating. Pro Tips for...

You’re going to fall in love with this sugar cookie recipe. It’s SO much easier to cut shapes out with and when you bake them the cookies will not spread. Instead of rounded pillows that only slightly resemble the shape you cut thin into, you’ll have super-sharp edged cookies PERFECT for decorating. Pro Tips for…

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

This chocolate pumpkin bread is so soft and moist with JUST the right amount of sweetness that you’ll find yourself absentmindedly nibbling on it until it’s all gone and you haven’t shared anything! Pro Tips for Making Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most...

This chocolate pumpkin bread is so soft and moist with JUST the right amount of sweetness that you’ll find yourself absentmindedly nibbling on it until it’s all gone and you haven’t shared anything! Pro Tips for Making Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most…

Oreo Balls

There’s some magical X-factor in Oreos that makes them the perfect ingredient for all sorts of desserts! My Oreo Cake recipe is one of the most popular posts on the blog and if you’ve ever blended some into a milkshake you know it’s AMAZING! I covered these with candy melts but you can choose white...

There’s some magical X-factor in Oreos that makes them the perfect ingredient for all sorts of desserts! My Oreo Cake recipe is one of the most popular posts on the blog and if you’ve ever blended some into a milkshake you know it’s AMAZING! I covered these with candy melts but you can choose white…

French Toast Casserole

There’s so much to love about this make-ahead French toast casserole! First, who doesn’t adore cinnamon toast? It reminds me of my childhood—Saturday mornings were the best, am I right? Second, I’ve enriched the normal eggy base with cream cheese and vanilla, which combine with the juicy strawberries to create a cheesecake-like texture that’s divine....

There’s so much to love about this make-ahead French toast casserole! First, who doesn’t adore cinnamon toast? It reminds me of my childhood—Saturday mornings were the best, am I right? Second, I’ve enriched the normal eggy base with cream cheese and vanilla, which combine with the juicy strawberries to create a cheesecake-like texture that’s divine….

Potatoes au Gratin

It’s REALLY hard to beat potatoes au gratin, it might be the ULTIMATE comfort dish. You can serve it at the fanciest dinner party or a backyard BBQ and it’s equally at home. Pro Tips for making the best potatoes au gratin I find the most common mistake in making a gratin is not baking...

It’s REALLY hard to beat potatoes au gratin, it might be the ULTIMATE comfort dish. You can serve it at the fanciest dinner party or a backyard BBQ and it’s equally at home. Pro Tips for making the best potatoes au gratin I find the most common mistake in making a gratin is not baking…