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.

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Last updated on January 29, 2019 by John K. 11 Comments

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

Last updated on January 12, 2019 by jkanell 3 Comments

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

Last updated on January 29, 2019 by John K. 14 Comments

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

Last updated on January 29, 2019 by John K. 12 Comments

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

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by John K. 5 Comments

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 January 21, 2019 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 January 21, 2019 by jkanell 28 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 23 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 January 29, 2019 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 January 29, 2019 by John K. 33 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. 20 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 January 21, 2019 by jkanell 3 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 January 21, 2019 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…