Christmas Candy RecipesThis page contains Christmas candy recipes. Whether they are just for you and your family or part of a gift to someone, these sweet treats are sure to be a hit this Christmas.
Homemade Hot Chocolate MixThis hot cocoa is chocolaty with a hint of cinnamon. Not only is making your own hot cocoa mix delicious, but it can make a great gift for the holidays. My friend is a chef and he had to make special hot chocolate mixes each year for the hotel attached to the restaurant he worked at. We based this recipe on one of his favorites. This is also quite inexpensive.
Cranberry Nut BreadThis delicious cranberry nut loaf is the perfect addition to any holiday party. It is a simple recipe to throw together and tastes extra delicious with a bit of butter. If you are looking for Christmas food gifts this just might be your go-to recipe.
Candy Cane Rice Krispie TreatsThese festive treats are super simple to make and really delicious. They make perfect gifts or a great addition to a holiday party.
Reindeer Rice Krispie TreatsThis is a simple way to decorate Rice Krispie treats for Christmas. These cute reindeer treats are sure to bring anyone some holiday cheer.
Spanish Fruit CakeCream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Gingerbread Chex MixI wanted to use a gingerbread themed gift to give to friends and neighbors. I found some cute gingerbread containers to put the mix in. The gingerbread designed napkins, cookie cutters, and candy canes add to the gift presentation.
Christmas Salad RecipesAt Christmastime, even the salads are festive. Red and green ingredients are very popular. They can be made with fruits, veggies or a combination of both.
Christmas Tree VeggiesWith a little arranging on toothpicks, your veggie platter can be an adorable standing Christmas tree. You can use any veggies and cheeses you desire. Happy holidays!
Christmas Eve Low Carb Crust PizzaWith all the rich food during Christmas, this is a nice change of pace. It's also an easy and quick Christmas Eve meal when you're rushed during the holidays. You can decorate it with tiny stars cut from red and green bell peppers to make it more festive. :-)
Holiday Veggie or Fruit TreeA festive holiday centerpiece can be created with vegetables or fruits for family gatherings and parties. This page contains holiday veggie or fruit tree.
Holiday Kahlua Cake RecipeThis page contains a holiday Kahlua cake recipe. The rich flavors of dark chocolate and almonds pair perfectly with the Kahlua in this yummy cake recipe.
Cranberry Orange Kale RecipeSauteed onions, cranberries, kale, and orange juice make a delicious warm side dish. This page contains a cranberry orange kale recipe.
Taekwondo Christmas CookiesThis is a page about taekwondo Christmas cookies. A sugar cookie with a martial arts theme can be fun for a taekwondo dojang school's holiday gathering.
Poinsettia Pinwheel CookiesPinwheel shaped cookies can be made for the holidays and decorated to resemble a poinsettia flower. This is a page about poinsettia pinwheel cookies.
Making Gingerbread Reindeer CookiesThis is a page about making gingerbread reindeer cookies. Gingerbread and reindeer are symbols of the holidays. These delicious cookies will bring a smile to your face.
Mini Doughnut SnowmenThis is a page about mini doughnut snowmen. These cute snacks are perfect for a holiday party.
Christmas RecipesThere are many kinds of delicious, holiday recipes for special foods, goodies and beverages. Start your own family Christmas tradition with one of these homemade recipes.
Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree RecipesThis page contains cinnamon roll Christmas tree recipes. Christmas morning breakfast will be even more fun when you serve this clever cinnamon roll tree.
Christmas Breakfast TraditionsThe Christmas holidays are filled with many family traditions, including Christmas morning meals. This is a page about Christmas breakfast traditions.
Stollen RecipesThis page contains stollen recipes. A German Christmas baking tradition, stollen is a fruit packed, yeast bread.
Christmas Pudding RecipesThis page contains Christmas pudding recipes. The classic Christmas pudding is steamed in cloth. There are many variations on this traditional holiday dessert.
Homemade Egg Nog RecipesA favorite holiday beverage that can be home made. This page contains homemade eggnog recipes.
No Bake Santa CookiesThis is a page about Santa cookie ideas. Cookies shaped like Santa are fun to make for the holidays.
Red and Green Peppers AppetizerTo offset all the calories out there this season, serve green and red peppers. I clean and cut peppers in thin strips to fit into little plastic cups from the party store.
Recipes Using Candy Canes?This page contains recipes using candy canes. Using candy canes in holiday recipes is fun. You get to enjoy that pepperminty flavor in a number of treats. It is also a good way to use up leftover candy canes that are getting sticky.
Eggnog RecipesEggnog is a favorite holiday beverage. Rather than buying it at the store try making it yourself. This page contains eggnog recipes.
Making a Gingerbread HouseThis is a page about making a gingerbread house. A favorite past time at Christmas is making a gingerbread house. These adorable cookie houses are fun to decorate with icing and candy.
Candy Cane Cookies RecipesCandy cane cookies for many of us are a Christmas tradition. If you are looking for a new variation or are planning to bake these fun favorites for the first time you will be needing a recipe. This page contains recipes for candy cane cookies.
Spritz Cookie Recipes?Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine all ingredients except flour in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until well mixed.
Eggnog BreadPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom of loaf pan. Beat eggs; add sugar, eggnog, butter, rum, and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour, baking powder, and nutmeg.
Breakfast Sausage and Egg PuffGood for Christmas morning. In a skillet, brown sausage, breaking up any large lumps; drain. In a 2-quart casserole, layer sausage, bread, and cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs with remaining ingredients
Roasted ChestnutsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut a 1/2 inch crisscross on the flat side of each nut. Be sure to cut through the shell to prevent the nut from exploding.
Savory Stuffing BreadTaste like the stuffing you would use to stuff poultry. It's great for toasted turkey sandwiches.
Pecan RollsDissolve yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water. Scald 1 cup milk. Add the 3 beaten eggs to the slightly cooled scalded milk. Then add to yeast mixture.
Holiday Praline PieHeat butter, brown sugar, and nuts in saucepan until melted. Spread in bottom of pie shell. Bake 5 minutes at 450 degrees F and cool. Prepare pie filling with milk as directed; cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Orange PecansThis recipe is so easy to make, delicious to eat and a family favorite at Christmas. Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
Chocolate BallsGreat Christmas candy! Mix and make into small balls sugar, margarine, coconut, vanilla, nuts and milk. Put in refrigerator for at least 1 hour, but overnight is best.
Easy Sweet PotatoesJust drain most of the liquid from your can of yams or sweet potatoes. Dot with butter and sprinkle on a bit of cinnamon and brown sugar. Cover with foil and set in the oven with your bird for the last 30 minutes (at 350 degrees F) or 45 minutes (at 325 degrees F.)
Homemade Fruit MincemeatFor anyone interested in making Mince Pies this Christmas, I am sure you have been shocked at the price of store bought mincemeat. In my area it is around $8.00 for a l lb jar. I found the following great all fruit recipe on the internet:
Peppermint Chocolate Peanut Butter CookieTake 4 squares of chocolate, melt 2 minutes. Stir for 2 minutes more or until melted. Add 3 - 4 drops of peppermint. Can add more to the next batch if you want a stronger taste of peppermint.
Blueberry Surprise French ToastHere is an amazingly delicious breakfast dish that is so easy, you won't believe it. It is also a great breakfast on a holiday morning, it is that special!
Holiday PuddingCrush vanilla wafers or graham crackers and sprinkle them on the bottom of an oblong pan. Next, add a layer of English walnut pieces. Now make a pudding of the following:
Easy Christmas CakeCream butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time. Sift dry ingredients together. Add dry ingredients alternately with liquid ones.
Cranberry GloggPour juices and raisins in automatic coffee maker. In perk basket place spices and sugar. Allow to go through perk cycle. Remove basket with spices.
Cranberry PinwheelsRecipe for Cranberry Pinwheels. Combine sugar, pineapple, flavoring and cranberries in saucepan. Cook until berries pop (about 10 minutes). Blend cornstarch with water and stir into hot fruit mixture.
Sparkling Tree CakesRecipe for Sparkling Tree Cakes. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans; set aside. Prepare cake batter as directed on package.
Boiled Holiday Custard DrinkBoiled Holiday Custard Drink. Warm milk in heavy pan or double boiler. Add sugar, beaten eggs and cook slowly, stirring often until coats spoon. Remove from heat and cool.
Ho Ho CakeRecipe for Ho Ho Cake. Sift dry ingredients together. Then add liquids, all but coffee. Last add hot coffee. Bake will be very thin. A very moist cake. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 35 minutes or until center of cake springs back when lightly touched.
Using Up Holiday Baking SuppliesAfter indulging in all of the rich baked goodies during the holiday, we are ready to return to plainer, less fattening fair. I usually have a lot of ingredients left over...
Chocolate-Hazelnut Yule LogSprinkle kitchen towel with confectioners' sugar; invert hot cake onto towel. Start with short side. Roll up cake in towel. Cool completely. When cool, unroll cake; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Re-roll without towel...
Chocolate Nut WreathsTie licorice into bows; reserve. Line baking sheets with wax paper. Stir nuts into chocolate. Drop mixture by 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets...
Chocolate Candy Cane CakeBake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes on wire rack. Loosen cakes from side of pans with spatula or knife...
Yuletide LogsOn Christmas, put them on fire and watch them as they put out the most beautiful, lasting glow.
Frosty Chocolate NogIn a medium saucepan, combine milk and chocolate drink mix; heat over low heat until hot, stirring occasionally, for each serving, place 1 scoop ice cream in each cup; add 3/4 cup hot milk to mixture.
Christmas Fruit PunchThe ginger ale added just before serving will make this a bubbly, sweet holiday punch.
Peppermint SnowballsIn a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add vanilla. Stir in
flour; knead until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup of dough; shape
remaining dough into 1-inch balls...
Fudge CakeCream butter in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time. Combine buttermilk and soda, stirring well...
Quick Holiday TreatsIf you really hate to bake, try dipping Oreos, pretzels, or dried apricots in melted chocolate to have some "homemade" holiday treats.
Chocolate Mousse DessertButter an 8 inch springform pan and line the edge with lady fingers. Melt chocolate chips with butter and coool. Separate eggs; beat yolks with water, then slowly add to chocolate mixture...
Holiday Sweet and Crunchy Snack MixMIX all ingredients in large bowl.
STORE in tightly covered container at room temperature...
Candy Cane Shakes and Christmas LightsWhen our family goes sight seeing to see Christmas lights we always go to McHughs first and get candy cane shakes to drink as we drive around.
Butterscotch HaystacksMelt butterscotch chips in top of double boiler.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in chow mein noodles until all are coated then quickly stir in peanuts...
Maple CandyCook the maple syrup, cream, and butter for 9 minutes after the boiling point is reached...
Cute Peanut Butter Snowman TreatsThis is so simple but so good. My family expects it every year. Spread peanut butter between two buttery round crackers (I use Ritz) and dip into melted white chocolate or white candy coating. Place on wax paper until set. I put several peanut butter and crackers together first, then start dipping.
Oatmeal CarmelitasCombine flour and oatmeal, brown sugar, soda, salt and butter. Press 1/2 of the crumbs into a 9x13 inch pan...
Christmas Cookie SwapAt this time of year, the start of the Christmas Season, many people start thinking about what cookies they will be sharing in Holiday Cookie Exchanges. Whether you are swapping cookies with family, neighbors or co-workers, it can be difficult to decide on just what types of cookies to make!
Good Fudge RecipeCombine sugar, milk, and butter. Stir and cook until softball. Add chips, marshmallow creme, and vanilla. Beat until cold and pour into pan.
Chocolate Mint Candy PiePrepare brownie mix according to package directions and bake in a greased 9 inch round cake pan. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, dissolve the coffee powder in the water...
Egg Nog IcingServe on any cake you're serving for the Christmas Holidays, topped with the fresh grated nutmeg.
Caroling or Tree Trimming PartyAfter a night out caroling with friends and/or relatives,
invite everyone back to your house to help trim your Christmas
tree and serve up the following drinks and snacks.
12 Days of Classic Christmas CookiesFrom the cookie left out for Santa to the gifts of cookies we give our neighbors, the cookie is one of the symbols of Christmas. Now a lot of people have gotten away from baking some of the great Christmas Classics so I present them here to you for your baking pleasure.
Candy Cane Rice Krispie TreatsThese festive treats are super simple to make and really delicious. They make perfect gifts or a great addition to a holiday party.
No Bake Santa CookiesHere's a cute no bake Santa cookie to whip up on an hour's notice. Use Nutter Butter cookies from your local supermarket. Just dip top in (head end) melted white chocolate and sprinkle with red colored sugar.
A Santa Theme Christmas LuncheonWith the holidays almost upon us, I like to give my girlfriends a little time off. So I invite them all over for a little holiday luncheon that is a fun way to take a break from all the baking and Christmas shopping.
Cranberry Orange KaleThis warm kale dish is so easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. The colours of the red berries and bright green kale make a perfect dish for the holidays.
Gingerbread Decorations and Icing?I would like an easy recipe for gingerbread decorations and the icing.
Hot Chocolate Mix?I am interested in the recipe for hot chocolate in a jar, using dry butter milk, dry creamer, etc. I would like this for our foster kids to give as gifts.
Quick and Easy Christmas Cookies?Just wondering if anyone has any good quick and easy christmas cookie recipes? Let me know!
Microwave Divinity Candy?When cooking microwave divinity do you use the same time given regardless what the power level on your oven?
Your Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes?I am looking for some exciting cookie recipes that I can make for Christmas. Does anyone have any recipes or know of some good resources to find some online? I plan on going to the library, but I thought it might be interesting to see what others are baking this year.
