20 Christmas Staple-Inspired Recipes for a Redefined Holiday Meal
Nothing brings people together quite like a festive holiday meal and the right recipes can make Christmas feel truly magical. Gather already Christmas staple-inspired dishes to redefine the season as these recipes will help you craft a holiday spread that feels both traditional and unforgettable.
Get ready to fill your table (and your home) with Christmas cheer.
Chestnut Chocolate Truffles
These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are very easy to make. They make a great edible gift for your friends and family. You can dress them for the holidays, or make them any time of year.
Get the Recipe: Chestnut Chocolate Truffles.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
These Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Stars are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday season! The dough is smooth and easy to work with, ensuring that your holiday baking is both fun and hassle-free.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Cookie.
Hildabrötchen (Spitzbuben Shortbread Cookie With Jam)
Hildabrotchen or Spitzbuben are traditional German Christmas cookies, known for their delightful filling of sweet currant jam. The dough is incredibly easy to work with, making the baking process enjoyable and resulting in beautifully crafted cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Hildabrötchen (Spitzbuben Shortbread Cookie With Jam).
No Bake Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake has two of the most popular Holiday Season ingredients: Cranberry and Eggnog! A classic graham cracker crust is the base, with a layer of cranberry jam spooned onto it
Get the Recipe: No Bake Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake.
Easy Embossed Rolling Pin Shortbread Cookie
Transform your kitchen with this easy embossed rolling pin shortbread cookie recipe! they taste amazing and have a beautiful pattern.
Get the Recipe: Easy Embossed Rolling Pin Shortbread Cookie.
Eggnog Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries
This Eggnog Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries is, pretty sure, the next guaranteed hit on your next family Christmas celebration. Eggnog, with added cranberries, is a flavor combination for holiday-treat heaven.
Get The Recipe: Eggnog Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries.
Biscoff Gingerbread Truffles
These Biscoff Truffles bring you gingerbread flavor in truffle form. Dreamy and soft inside with a crunchy, sweet white chocolate shell.
Get The Recipe: Biscoff Gingerbread Truffles.
Candy Cane Pie
You’ll love this no-Bake Candy Cane Pie that’s made with cream cheese, real peppermint, and crushed candy canes on an Oreo cookie crust. It’s the perfect peppermint pie recipe for the holiday season!
Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Pie.
Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies, with Buttercream Icing, are colorful, sweet, buttery shortbread thumbprint cookies, covered in red and green sprinkles and topped with either red, green, or white buttercream frosting!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies.
Candy Cane Cupcakes
These festive two-tone candy cane cupcakes are full of holiday spirit! They’re perfect for serving at Christmas parties, giving as edible gifts, or simply enjoying all season long.
Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Cupcakes.
Pumpkin Eggnog Cheesecake
This pumpkin eggnog cheesecake is really easy to make. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any fall or winter meal. It’s a seasonal treat that is sure to delight friends and family!
Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Eggnog Cheesecake.
Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Learn how to make perfectly light and buttery whipped shortbread cookies with this easy recipe. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies need just five ingredients.
Get The Recipe: Whipped Vanilla Shortbread Cookies.
Eggnog Poke Cake
An eggnog poke cake is a moist yellow cake filled with eggnog pudding and topped with whipped topping. The festive cake is a great way to use up leftover eggnog!
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Poke Cake.
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious holiday cookie perfect for after Thanksgiving dinner or to include on this year’s Christmas cookie platter. These cookies feature a delicious gingerbread and molasses cookie with a decadent white chocolate filling.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies.
Chestnut Crepes with Honey Mascarpone
Chestnut crepes are easy to make, naturally gluten-free and have a delicious nutty chestnut flavor. Paired here with a sweet & creamy mascarpone.
Get The Recipe: Chestnut Crepes with Honey Mascarpone.
Nutmeg Cookies
These sweet and spiced Nutmeg Cookies make the perfect addition to any Christmas cookie platter. Made with beautiful stamps, they taste just as good as they look!
Get the Recipe: Nutmeg Cookies.
Creamy Cranberry Eggnog Fudge
Nothing says Christmas like eggnog! Add in some cranberries and you’ve got something really festive! Made with real eggnog and ground nutmeg, this quick and easy creamy cranberry eggnog fudge brings the traditional holiday taste in candy form.
Get The Recipe: Creamy Cranberry Eggnog Fudge.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs are a fun and festive way to enjoy your favorite winter drink! These rich chocolate bombs are so fun.
Get The Recipe: Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bomb.
Traditional German Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread)
Few places celebrate the holidays quite like Germany. Christmas markets offer up beautiful ornaments and gifts as well as a wide variety of festive treats. This recipe for Traditional German Lebkuchen is sure to bring a dash of good cheer to your holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Traditional German Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread).
Eggnog Flan (Quesillo De Ponche De Crema)
This gluten-free eggnog flan is a breeze to make and brings a creamy, festive flavor to any holiday gathering. With a smooth, custardy texture and a hint of nutmeg and spice, it’s the ultimate dessert to impress your guests without the fuss, making it ideal for parties and special celebrations alike.
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Flan Recipe (Quesillo De Ponche De Crema).
