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20+ Tried & True Christmas Recipes + Desserts

May your Christmas be merry and bright with these easy and delicious holiday recipes.

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Christmas Italian Cookies

01

These Christmas Italian Cookies have a tender texture that practically melt in your mouth.

Grinch Rice Krispie Treats

02

With just a few ingredients, these treats take little effort to make and are ready to enjoy in under an hour.

Crockpot Candy

03

Made with just 5 ingredients including dry roasted peanuts and chocolate, a terrific sweet and salty treat that is ridiculously easy to make.

Lofthouse Cookies 

04

Super soft with a delicate, tender texture and topped with a sweet frosting and sprinkles.

Cream Horns

05

Flaky, golden brown puff pastries filled with a sweetened cream filling, these Cream Horns are a quick and delightful dessert. 

Hot Cocoa Cookies 

06

The best combination of a soft, chewy chocolate cookie, a brownie, and hot cocoa with marshmallows.

Crescent Roll Christmas Tree

07

A fun and easy holiday appetizer made with just 5 ingredients.

Christmas Chex Mix

08

Crunchy, sweet and salty, this recipe is a holiday snack loved by kids and adults alike.

Chocolate Swiss Roll

09

This easy chocolate Swiss Roll cake has a light sponge, creamy filling, and coated with a silky ganache. 

Candied Pecans

10

These homemade Candied Pecans are more addicting than potato chips, and make an easy and fantastic treat for parties or gifts for the holidays!

Cinnamon-Sugar Star Bread

11

An absolute show-stopper for the holidays, but surprisingly easy to make!

Cut Out Sugar Cookies

12

Buttery, soft, and lightly sweet, holding their shape after baking without needing to soften the butter first or chill the dough!

Sugar Cookie Icing

13

Want to make cookies so pretty they look like a professional did them? This easy Sugar Cookie Icing recipe is what you need!

Haystack Cookies 

14

A sweet + salty treat made with vanilla chocolate, butterscotch chips, chow mein noodles, and macadamia nuts.

Cinnamon Roll Cocktail

15

Made with Rumchata, Kahlua, and Fireball, this cocktail has all of the best holiday flavors in one drink.

Hot Cranberry Apple Cider 

16

A warming and festive drink that you’ll want to enjoy all season long

Christmas Caramel Popcorn

17

Easy Homemade Caramel Popcorn that’s sweet, chewy, crunchy and all dressed up for Christmas.

Sugared Cranberries

18

The perfect combination of sweet and tart, these Sugared Cranberries are made with just 3 ingredients! 

Easy Holiday Punch 

19

Made with fresh fruit juices, ginger ale, and sparkling wine, everyone will enjoy this delicious, festive drink!

Christmas Eggnog Cake Balls

20

A perfect little treat that can be made up to a week ahead of time.