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50 recipes tagged with christmas.
One 11-inch roll; about 10 servings This makes a stunning holiday centerpiece.
About 1 quart This recipe is a quick route to a positively festive peppermint ice cream.
About twenty 6-ounce servings The best time to “come a-wassailing” is, of course, Christmas week. See About Egg Safety.
About sixty 1-inch balls Many of our readers don’t think it’s Christmas without this cherished classic. These get even better as they age.
20 to 25 servings Soaking country hams in several changes of water reduces their saltiness. Some especially well-cured specimens may take a very long time…
One 9-inch double-crust pie Please read About Crusts Baked with Fillings. This Joy classic originally appeared in the 1931 edition.
About four hundred ¾-inch wafers These little cakes will be the size of a quarter when baked. Our recipe tester told us she fantasized about piling them…
8 to 12 servings Sucking pig must be special ordered. Have the butcher prepare the pig for you by cleaning it well and removing all the organs. A 20-inch…
About twenty 3 ½-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (do not use silicone liners).
A rich, dark fruitcake packed with candied and dried fruits, walnuts, and warm spices, spiked with brandy. Makes two loaves or one tube cake, ideal for…
About eight 6-ounce servings This eggnog is quite boozy, which is how we like it, but feel free to scale back on the rum, if desired.
About 1 quart This dark brown Italian liqueur is made with green English walnuts. The walnuts should be immature enough that they are easy to cut in half…
A classic baked ham glazed with brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar, or an optional honey, bourbon-molasses, or pineapple glaze. Scored and studded with…
A rich, creamy cooked eggnog made with egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, and a blend of rum, Cognac, and Grand Marnier. Served chilled with freshly grated…
About thirty-six 1 ½-inch stars Deservedly one of the most popular German Christmas cookies. The dough is very fragile and sticky, but the results will…
Sixteen 4-ounce servings This traditional Scandinavian Christmas drink was originally mulled wine, but over the years it came to acquire a considerably…
20 servings This is a very heavy, dense “cake” that keeps well for months. It can be served in tiny slivers on its own, but we love it served with a…
About eighteen 6-ounce servings This is our family’s favorite eggnog, and it has graced our holiday table for many years. Be sure to let the egg yolks…
2 tall round loaves If baked in greased coffee cans or specially made panettone molds and attractively enveloped, these cakes make wonderful gifts.
About thirty 4-inch gingerbread men Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
About sixty 1-inch cookies As with Lebkuchen, these cookies will keep for a very long time in an airtight container. In fact, we think the flavor and…
48 to 60 mushrooms Though you should feel free to eat or serve these adorable mushrooms as you see fit, they are the traditional decoration for a Bûche de…
A hearty corn chowder with potatoes, carrots, creamed corn, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Perfect for a comforting meal.
About sixty-five 2 ½-inch cookies These paper-thin cookies are traditional in American communities settled by Moravian immigrants from central Europe.
Fifty-four 2 × 1-inch bars If you can, make these ahead of time—the flavor improves immensely after 2 days. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 × 9 ×…
Cocoa cookies filled with rich chocolate ganache and topped with crushed candy canes for a chocolatey, minty bite-size treat.
2 long loaves Stollen is traditionally served during the Christmas holidays. The shape and folds of the dough are said to represent the folds of the…
About twenty-eight 2 × 4-inch cookies Spekulatius are rich cookies of German origin, with Christmas symbols pressed into them by special carved wooden…
A traditional English Christmas pudding made with dried fruits and suet, steamed for hours until dark and rich. Serve with crème anglaise or hard sauce.
Thirty-six 2 ¼ × 1 ½-inch bars Lebkuchen recipes are many and diverse—some are flourless, made with almond and hazelnut meal; some are made in bar form…
6 to 8 servings This richly spiced dish is traditionally served on Christmas morning in Guyana. Cassareep is a thick, dark, heavily seasoned…
8 servings This richly spiced pie is traditionally served at Christmas in Québécois households.
A festive gingerbread house recipe from Susan G. Purdy, perfect for family holiday traditions. Includes instructions for baking the gingerbread pieces and…
A prime rib roast coated in a seasoned salt crust that hardens and browns during roasting, then lifts off before serving. The meat is perfectly seasoned…
Chai Rum is a spiced rum infusion with chai and cinnamon, perfect for sweet long cocktails. It has a mulled, Christmas spice nose.
A classic Québécois meat pie filled with seasoned ground meat and baked in a flaky pastry crust. This version from Madame Benoît uses a blend of beef…
A classic British bread sauce made with milk infused with onion and spices, thickened with white bread, and finished with butter and cream. Perfect for…
Buttery spritz cookies made with a cookie press for intricate shapes. Decorate with royal icing and sprinkles for a festive touch.
A modern British Christmas bread enriched with butter, sugar, and dried fruits, inspired by a Cumbrian recipe from Elizabeth David. The dough uses a…
These fruitcake cookies are packed with candied cherries and dates, with a rich brown sugar flavor. They keep well in an airtight tin and are perfect for…
A bone-in leg of lamb marinated in a spicy Cajun blend of onion, garlic, and herbs, then roasted until golden and tender. Perfect for holiday feasts with…
A rich, moist chocolate layer cake with a caramel-like brown sugar frosting. This family heirloom recipe is a beloved staple at The Goose bakery.
Red velvet snowballs are a festive twist on classic snowball cookies, featuring a rich cocoa and red food coloring dough rolled in powdered sugar twice…
These pistachio and cherry polvorones are buttery cookies coated in powdered sugar, similar to Mexican wedding cookies. Chopped pistachios and dried tart…
Intricately iced reindeer and tree cookies made with classic sugar cookie dough and royal icing. Decorate with sanding sugars and sugar pearls for a…
A creamy celery root puree that serves as an elegant alternative to mashed potatoes, pairing perfectly with rich beef dishes. The puree can be prepared in…
These festive lightbulb-shaped cookies are decorated with colorful candies and licorice strings, making them a fun and delicious holiday treat.
Double up on gingerbread goodness by stacking two cookies with a rich milk chocolate frosting in between. These sandwich cookies are perfect for holiday…
Creamy cheesecake bars with a chocolate wafer crust and a cranberry-raspberry swirl. No water bath needed for this easy dessert.
A frothy, light eggnog made with brandy and dark Jamaican rum, perfect for holiday gatherings. This family recipe has been passed down for generations and…
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