Christmas recipes

These soft and chewy semolina cookies are baked in rings, but with decorative sprinkles in red, white, and green, they transform into charming Christmas wreaths. Such...

Sweet and tart cranberries and rich pecans complement each other harmoniously in this simple cookie perfect for both holidays and everyday use. Traditional biscotti are dry, crispy...

Cranberries are a popular ingredient in winter desserts and are considered the star of fall and winter holidays in the West. For this recipe, you'll need dried cranberries. Some are added to the dough for a soft...

Traditional American Snickerdoodle cookies are bursting with cinnamon flavor, but this recipe adds cocoa powder to the classic cookie dough, bringing out the spicy cinnamon flavor in a truly...

If you love the Pina Colada for its delicious coconut flavor and are up for experimentation, try making a Cacao Colada. Instead of pineapple juice, add hot chocolate...

These Polish cookies are among the most delicious in all of Eastern Europe. They're beautiful, rich, sweet, and colorful, and the dried fruit just screams Christmas! They're typically baked on Christmas Eve, but you...

Alkaline cocoa imbues this pound cake with an incredibly rich chocolate flavor and gives it a deep, almost black color. Topping off this chocolate madness are chocolate chips, which...

These white, fluffy "snowballs" will delight you with a rich chocolate center, and the walnuts make them truly delicious. Grind some of the nuts into a powder, and simply chop the rest for a rich...

If you want to make simple sugar cookies extra special, simply replace some of the flour with cocoa powder. Chocolate cookies are always a festive treat, especially when topped with icing.

Molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves give these chocolate gingerbread cookies a wonderful flavor, yet the spices complement the chocolate harmoniously rather than overpowering it. Pieces of candied ginger also add texture and...

These soft pastries are filled with the deliciously spiced flavor of chai latte, a milky version of Indian masala chai, with cardamom, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. The warm pastry is topped with a layer of white...

White chocolate provides the perfect backdrop for the fragrant, warming cardamom in this hot drink, perfect for sipping on a cool winter evening. If you're a hot chocolate fan but haven't tried it...

These cookies have very simple ingredients, but the chocolate-vanilla pinwheels look so bright and intricate, perfect for the holidays. Instead of butter, Trisha Yearwood adds...

Danish cookies, typically sold in pretty tins, can easily be baked at home and will be just as crispy, crumbly, and flavorful with a wonderful vanilla-almond aroma, but with more...

These thin, chewy cookies are made with almond flour. They're gluten-free, yet delicious. They stay moist for a long time, making them perfect for...

A sweet and savory three-ingredient filling (cream cheese, brown sugar, and heavy cream) provides the perfect backdrop for spiced gingerbread cookies in this no-bake cake. The cake...

This easy-to-make layered cake is perfect for any winter holiday. It features ten gingerbread-flavored layers, and you don't need to bake them in the oven—all the layers...

This recipe transforms the classic Italian rainbow cake into a vibrant, eye-catching holiday cookie. Unlike the cake, it doesn't contain almond flour, but it retains the almond aroma and flavor.

These giant spiced cookies are baked in a cast iron skillet and turn out especially soft and chewy on the inside with deliciously crispy edges. When you take them out of the oven, don't...

These soft and chewy cookies, coated in a crisp sugar crust, are filled with the warming flavor of ginger. Ground ginger, fresh ginger root, and chopped candied ginger are added to the dough, so...

Get into the Christmas spirit with these festive snowman pancakes. Fry two pancakes at a time, just enough to stick together, to create a snowman. There'll be some leftovers...

Coconut macaroons are baked in the shape of snow-capped mountains. Shape each macaron into a pointed pyramid and bake. Once completely cool, coat the tops with chocolate...

Bake themed cupcakes for Christmas, New Year's, or just to celebrate the arrival of winter. Although the snow-white cream cheese frosting and coconut topping make the dessert look as chilly as...

This sugar dough is easy to roll out and cut into any shape, any size. The cookies hold their shape while baking and are sturdy, perfect for icing. In this...

Red and white checkerboard cookies look bright and vibrant and are easy to make, though assembly may take a while depending on how hot your kitchen is and how often you need to chill the dough.

This Christmas dessert will remind you of a cozy glass of milk and cookies. Each square of white toffee is decorated with miniature chocolate chip cookies and sprinkled with red and green sprinkles that...

"Duck breast is one of my favorite ingredients," shares Niesha Arrington. "Cooking it is a delicate dance between temperature control and patience. To achieve perfectly crispy skin...

Instead of melting the candy melts on the stovetop or in the microwave, they were lightly melted in the oven at a low temperature so they could be easily spread into an even layer. So, you...

Crispy Moravian cookies are popular in North Carolina, where they arrived from Central Europe during the colonial era. These classic, fragrantly spiced cookies were brought to the United States in the 18th century.

Traditional sugar cookies are soft and tender thanks to the extra egg in the dough. For a shiny, slightly crispy texture, the cookies are rolled in sugar before baking. If you're making...

To brighten the flavor of this pound cake, add both lemon and orange zest to the batter. And for a festive look, bake it in a ring shape and dust it with powdered sugar. This...

The round "Bandt" pan, although designed specifically for muffins, can become a versatile kitchen helper. It's perfect not only for sweet baked goods, but also for things like this...

Bake these nutty shortbread cookies that literally melt in your mouth. Topped with a pecan halves and a sparkling dusting of turbinado sugar, they're the perfect treat for Christmas and New Year's.

The addition of cream cheese to the dough makes these rolls extra tender and crumbly, while a sprinkle of sugar adds a crispy crunch. These rolls are filled with cranberry and pecan spice...

This snow-white cake, covered with rich peppermint-flavored icing and sprinkled with crushed red and white candy canes, is well worth the time and effort. Bake it for Christmas or New Year's...

If you have leftover dried fruit cake after Christmas, make some simple granola with it. It can be stored for several weeks and used in this elegant dessert based on...

This appetizer is made with English Christmas cake and dried fruit, making it perfect for the winter holidays. Some of the cake is used to make the streusel, which makes a delicious topping...

With tart dried cranberries and refreshing orange zest, the sweet coconut macarons become more interesting and complex. The macarons are soft and moist inside, but if you...

If you love the combination of chocolate and mint, bake this festive version of brownies with crushed mint candy cane topping for Christmas. Its vibrant red and white pieces will be absolutely stunning...

These cookies get their wonderful minty flavor from the peppermint extract added to the dough and the decoration of crushed peppermint Christmas canes. Break them into pieces,...

Delicious white hot chocolate is the perfect warming drink on chilly days, especially with a splash of liqueur. This recipe features two of the most delicious alcoholic hot chocolate options...

Transform traditional hot chocolate into a sophisticated treat by substituting white chocolate for regular cocoa. This variation offers a richer, creamier flavor with a captivating hint of natural...

This cocktail is reminiscent of an evening glass of milk, but milk for adults! Add three types of liqueur – hazelnut, Irish, and white chocolate – to the milk and enjoy the delicious taste.

These delicious peanut butter and cornflake bars are just the right amount of sweet, delicious, and chewy. Topped with a layer of chocolate mixed with melted toffee, and sprinkled with...

The charm of these holiday cookies lies in their imperfect shape. This recipe adds two eggs to classic sugar cookie dough, creating a soft, fluffy center and jagged edges that...

Treat your loved ones to delicious handmade chocolates. One of the main ingredients is chocolate-hazelnut spread (like Nutella). It infuses the chocolate with a wonderful hazelnut flavor,...

This no-bake dessert made with crunchy cornflakes and pecan bits requires no baking. Simply top them with homemade chocolate caramel, divide into individual mounds on baking sheets, and let them bake...

These miniature edible bowl-shaped cakes will captivate you with their rich flavor and delicate chocolate and peanut butter filling. The chocolate and peanut butter aren't layered separately, but blended together...

Enjoy the combination of chocolate and peanuts in these crispy cookies, perfect for dipping in tea or coffee. The double-baking method makes these biscotti so crispy: first...

If you're a peanut butter lover, you'll love these soft, chewy cookies with a warm, gooey chocolate center. This recipe makes about 48 cookies, so...