Christmas Recipes

When it comes to the holidays, we jingle all the way for Christmas. With traditional Christmas recipes ranging from appetizers to dinner to dessert, entertaining ideas and Christmas cookie recipes galore, we’ve got everything you need to make merry.

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    Pressure-Cooker Light Deviled Eggs

    Our updated version of a classic appetizer uses only half the egg yolks of traditional deviled eggs and calls for...


    Powered-Up Molasses Cookies

    These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...


    Family-Favorite Caramelized Onions

    This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks, the onions are better than ever...


    Finnish Mulled Wine

    I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...

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    Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

    Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of...


    Barbecue and Beer Meatballs

    This simple meatball recipe relies on timesaving ingredients like frozen meatballs and barbecue sauce. It's the perfect last-minute appetizer! —Taste...


    Butter Pound Cake

    Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


    Chocolate Almond Pizzelles

    If you love fun baking gadgets, you'll enjoy making these crispy, almond-flavored cookies, which get their unique waffle design from...


    Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes

    One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...


    Pumpkin Pie Tartlets with Maple Pecan Crust

    After discovering I had multiple food sensitivities, I began developing holiday recipes that would be safe for me, but enjoyable...


    Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies

    My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...


    Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

    A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...


    Bacon and Fontina Stuffed Mushrooms

    What's better than lots of bacon and cheese in a mushroom cap? Yum! They'll be a hit with your guests,...

    Frosted Chocolate Cake

    This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...


    Maple Bacon French Toast Bake

    Our family loves Sunday brunch. Each season I try to bring a little different flavor to the table. This French...


    Double Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

    This cheesecake is easy to make—but it's definitely not easy to wait till the next day to eat it! The...


    Peppermint Chip Cheesecake

    I love to make cheesecakes and frequently give them as gifts or donate them to fundraisers. This one is very...


    Sausage-Herb Dressing

    To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...


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    Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll

    Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This healthier version tastes just as decadent as a regular...

    Apple Dumpling Pull-Apart Bread

    I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes...


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    Mole New Mexican Wedding Cookies

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    Heat and sweet is such an amazing combination. I added chili powder and chocolate chips to give a new twist...


    Pixie Dust Cookies

    These crisp and buttery cookies are based on a favorite Scottish shortbread recipe. They're just the right amount of sweet—and...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


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    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...