Christmas Recipes

Thin and chewy with crisp edges and a buttery flavor, these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the best of both worlds. Enjoy warm with a glass of milk or add to a holiday cookie tray. Easy & chewy oatmeal cookies These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy oatmeal cookies and soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip …

Make the best buckeye candy recipe with just 5 simple ingredients and no chocolate tempering required. The buckeye balls have a delightful peanut butter flavor with a delicious chocolate coating. OH…IO! Buckeye candy is synonymous with the state of Ohio. These peanut butter and chocolate confections resemble the nut of the Buckeye tree, the state …

Create the perfect, easy salted caramel brownie cookies at home. Enjoy decadent, fudge chocolate cookies topped with caramel and sea salt. Who doesn't love the pairing of fudgy chocolate and chewy caramel? I adapted this great recipe from my delicious brownie cookies. To give these cookies the caramel flavor, I use Kraft caramel squares. I …

These oatmeal raisin cookies are super simple to make and they take just 20 minutes. Each cookie is supremely chewy with a softness that lasts for days.  Do you remember these cranberry white chocolate oatmeal cookies? Those cookies were thick and soft. Exactly how I love my oatmeal cookies. If you also enjoy a soft-baked cookie, …

Thumbprint cookies are enriched, buttery shortbread cookies filled with jam. These cookies are a holiday favorite! Thumbprint cookies are basically butter cookies with a divot that is created by pressing a thumbprint into the center. This divot is often filled with raspberry jam. Other options can include your favorite flavor of jam, jelly, marmalade, lemon …

This is the best fudge recipe and it's made with just three ingredients! It's rich, creamy, and so easy to make. Fudge is a fantastic no-bake treat and this recipe is by far the easiest. It doesn't require a candy thermometer or any special tools to make, much like my easy peanut butter fudge. You …

Old-fashioned pecan pie made without corn syrup and is nestled in a flaky homemade pie crust. This is one underrated pie that will make a great addition to your Thanksgiving table. Pecan Pie I know the most loved holiday pie is usually a spiced pumpkin pie with an ultra-creamy filling. But sometimes you just want …

Praline pecans are a rich, buttery, and melt in your mouth. These are flavored with vanilla but are also great with rum and coconut. These praline pecans are the perfect treats for holiday gift-giving. It's an easy recipe but does require a candy thermometer. A thermometer is crucial since temperature plays an important roll in …

These peanut butter cup cookies feature thick peanut butter cookies filled with chocolate peanut butter cups. The cookies are topped with melted chocolate. This is a chocolate peanut butter lover's dream cookie! Peanut butter cup cookie recipe Fresh baked cookies are the best things ever. They truly are one of life's greatest pleasures. Some of …

These gorgeous red velvet cupcakes have hints of both chocolate and vanilla with rich red color, making them an exquisite treat. A smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting ties the flavors together. What better way to celebrate a special occasion than with red velvet cupcakes. The texture is light and fluffy. And the flavor is unlike any …

This creamy red velvet cheesecake recipe is a show-stopping dessert suitable for many occasions. The silky red velvet batter sits on an Oreo cookie crust and is topped with cream cheese frosting. This red velvet recipe is not like anything else you've tried. Instead of cake, it's made with cheesecake and the combination is incredible. …

These classic shortbread cookies are buttery, crumbly, and perfect for Christmas gift-giving. This basic holiday cookie comes together easily with just four simple ingredients. Classic Shortbread Cookies Basic shortbread cookies are made with a large amount of butter. This is where the term short comes from. It basically means crumbly and is used to reference …

Iced oatmeal cookies are an old-fashioned recipe with soft centers and crisp edges. Each cookie is infused with molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg then topped with a sweet glaze. This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill. I love a good oatmeal cookie. And today's recipe is even better than my popular old-fashioned oatmeal …

These cardamom shortbread cookies are supremely tender and flavorful. With this recipe, you'll get a soft, buttery shortbread cookie infused with the rich aroma of ground cardamom. Cardamom cookies There's just something so cozy about the sweet aroma of cardamom! Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of several plants native to India. I adore …

These tender peanut butter blossoms are an absolute favorite! They feature a melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookie rolled in sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss. This is one cookie you'll want to make over and over again! Peanut butter blossoms This time of year, it's all about cookies. I just love the smell of cookies …

A light and airy peppermint meringue cookies recipe that you will love! They are a great gluten-free cookie to give away this holiday season. Meringue cookies are some of my favorite cookies. They are light, airy, and crip. Meringues can be flavored in a variety of ways. I've made chocolate chip cherry meringues before and …

This tasty yule log cake recipe features a delicate chocolate sponge cake wrapped around a silky cream cheese filling and covered in whipped chocolate ganache. It's festive enough to be the centerpiece at your holiday table! I'm smitten with yule log cakes, also known as Bûche de Noël. The tradition of this Christmas cake is …

This classic peanut brittle recipe is easy to make, full of buttery peanut flavor, and is great for packaging up as holiday gifts. Peanut Brittle One of the best things about the holidays is biting into a crunchy, butter shard of peanut brittle. It's such a classic treat around this time of year. One that …

This recipe for basic butter cookies is so versatile. It can be scooped, rolled, sliced, pressed, or cut out with cookie cutters! Butter cookies are one of those classic recipes that show up every holiday season along with peanut butter blossoms and cardamom cookies. I remember getting them in a blue tin and each cookie was …

You'll love how easy this cranberry walnut bread is! It's a simple quick bread with orange zest, fresh cranberries, and chopped walnuts. The weather is trying to cool down and the leaves are beginning to change colors. All I can think about is cranberry desserts!! A few of my favorite are cranberry orange upside-down cake, cranberry …