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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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…

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

If you haven’t had them before chocolate crinkle cookies are soft brownie-like and so rich. Some people think they’ll be crunchy or crisp because of the exterior but that isn’t the case! These are great over the holidays but you can freeze them and have a special treat whenever you have a chocolate craving. PRO...

If you haven’t had them before chocolate crinkle cookies are soft brownie-like and so rich. Some people think they’ll be crunchy or crisp because of the exterior but that isn’t the case! These are great over the holidays but you can freeze them and have a special treat whenever you have a chocolate craving. PRO…

Candied Walnuts

These Candied walnuts are perfect jewel-like adornments to almost every salad and so many side dishes especially roasted Brussels sprouts. I however love having bowls of them scattered about at get-togethers so guests can grab a handful to snack on. Pro Tips for making Candied walnuts Use a Heavy-bottomed pot for this. If you use...

These Candied walnuts are perfect jewel-like adornments to almost every salad and so many side dishes especially roasted Brussels sprouts. I however love having bowls of them scattered about at get-togethers so guests can grab a handful to snack on. Pro Tips for making Candied walnuts Use a Heavy-bottomed pot for this. If you use…

Molasses Cookies

These soft, richly spiced molasses cookies are perfect for the holidays. If you’ve never had this classic cookie, they’re like gingerbread cookies in all the best ways! PRO TIPS FOR MAKING MOLASSES Cookies Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to...

These soft, richly spiced molasses cookies are perfect for the holidays. If you’ve never had this classic cookie, they’re like gingerbread cookies in all the best ways! PRO TIPS FOR MAKING MOLASSES Cookies Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to…

Chocolate Pie

Have you ever wanted to make a chocolate pie? Well, you should! They might be the most indulgent dessert ever AND they’re super easy to make…if you weren’t already sold at “chocolate.” Frequently Asked Questions How to Avoid Burnt Pie Crust I don’t know if you’re in this habit but tenting your crusts with tin...

Have you ever wanted to make a chocolate pie? Well, you should! They might be the most indulgent dessert ever AND they’re super easy to make…if you weren’t already sold at “chocolate.” Frequently Asked Questions How to Avoid Burnt Pie Crust I don’t know if you’re in this habit but tenting your crusts with tin…

Fudge Recipe

You are going to love this super-quick and easy chocolate fudge recipe! It’s perfect for sharing or a quick treat for the family! You can mix in your favorite ingredients like toasted or candied nuts, crushed peppermint, or dried fruit. Pro Tips for Making Fudge You really need to cook the fudge until it’s thickened...

You are going to love this super-quick and easy chocolate fudge recipe! It’s perfect for sharing or a quick treat for the family! You can mix in your favorite ingredients like toasted or candied nuts, crushed peppermint, or dried fruit. Pro Tips for Making Fudge You really need to cook the fudge until it’s thickened…

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…

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…

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Marshmallows and chocolate go hand-in-hand, and these cookies are a match made in Heaven! They’re fun to make, DELICIOUS straight out of the oven and hard to stop eating. Who doesn’t like gooey marshmallow with melted chocolate all on a decadent cookie?! Here’s What You’ll Need to Get Started! Gather up the following: All purpose...

Marshmallows and chocolate go hand-in-hand, and these cookies are a match made in Heaven! They’re fun to make, DELICIOUS straight out of the oven and hard to stop eating. Who doesn’t like gooey marshmallow with melted chocolate all on a decadent cookie?! Here’s What You’ll Need to Get Started! Gather up the following: All purpose…

Mexican Wedding Cookies

What are Mexican wedding cookies called? Mexican wedding cookies (Polvorones) are shortbread-like treats called kourabiedes in Greece, snowball cookies in parts of America and the list goes on! So delicious and they whip up in a snap. The cookies themselves are not very sugary so that heavy dusting of powdered sugar and just the right amount...

What are Mexican wedding cookies called? Mexican wedding cookies (Polvorones) are shortbread-like treats called kourabiedes in Greece, snowball cookies in parts of America and the list goes on! So delicious and they whip up in a snap. The cookies themselves are not very sugary so that heavy dusting of powdered sugar and just the right amount…

White Chocolate Cake

This Winter Wonderland Cake has ombréd EVERYTHING!!! It’s covered in this amazing white chocolate buttercream and then rolled colored sanding sugar to complete the effect. I’ve made this cake a few times and you can add an icy, blue-white chocolate ganache for some extra contrast if desired! Some Tips and Pointers Be careful when melting...

This Winter Wonderland Cake has ombréd EVERYTHING!!! It’s covered in this amazing white chocolate buttercream and then rolled colored sanding sugar to complete the effect. I’ve made this cake a few times and you can add an icy, blue-white chocolate ganache for some extra contrast if desired! Some Tips and Pointers Be careful when melting…

Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookie

I wanted the simplest shape possible but of course sugar cookies are meant to be cut into every holiday shape imaginable. Around this time of year whenever I mix up a batch of cookie dough I make sure to double or triple the recipe and freeze a few disks for later. Always feels good to...

I wanted the simplest shape possible but of course sugar cookies are meant to be cut into every holiday shape imaginable. Around this time of year whenever I mix up a batch of cookie dough I make sure to double or triple the recipe and freeze a few disks for later. Always feels good to…

Stained Glass Cookies

These stained glass cookies come together in a flash and bring ALL the holiday cheer! You can use any combination of cookie cutters to make them. Just be try not to make the edge too thin as they will become brittle. Use a skewer to poke a hole where you’d like to hang the cookie...

These stained glass cookies come together in a flash and bring ALL the holiday cheer! You can use any combination of cookie cutters to make them. Just be try not to make the edge too thin as they will become brittle. Use a skewer to poke a hole where you’d like to hang the cookie…

Peppermint Mini Bundt Cakes

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

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…