Christmas Recipes with Pictures

Are you wondering about the most popular Christmas recipes and the true essence of this magical holiday? If so, you are not alone.

Every year, we embrace the holiday spirit by preparing delicious treats for our families and loved ones, filling our homes with the scents of cinnamon, gingerbread, peppermint, eggnog, and other delightful aromas that are synonymous with Christmas.

The authentic aroma of Christmas depends on the delicacies we choose to prepare.

In the US, traditional Christmas recipes include classic baked cookies, traditional gingerbread Lebkuchen, fruitcakes, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pies such as pumpkin and apple. Every family has their unique twist on these classic dishes, making the holiday season even more special.

Every year, we experiment with new recipes to create unforgettable treats that add to the magic of Christmas.

Whether you prefer to stick to traditional recipes or experiment with new ones, there are many exciting and inspiring recipes to explore during the holiday season.

We can offer advice on how to make the perfect main courses, what ingredients go into pumpkin pie, how to correctly combine spices, and what delicacies are enjoyed during Christmas worldwide.

Let's embrace the true spirit of Christmas by sharing the magic of food with our loved ones.

Together, we can create unforgettable memories that will last for years and make this festive holiday season even more special.

Christmas rum balls covered in icing sugar.

Christmas Rum Balls

If you’re looking for the easiest 4-ingredient drunken Christmas treat, these chocolate rum balls are it! They are incredibly easy to prepare, perfectly sweet, dense, and beautiful to look at. No baking required! Try to prepare them according to our recipe this…

Italian Christmas cookies with wine

Italian Wine Cookies Ciambelle al Vino

Light, crunchy, quick, and easy to prepare. This Christmas drunken cookie is precisely like that, made from dry white wine. You will be surprised how delicious it is! Ingredients Method


Christmas meringues filled with eggnog cream.

Christmas Drunken Meringues with Eggnog Buttercream

Fill perfectly crumbly cinnamon meringues with a luxurious buttercream with eggnog and rum extract for the most delicious drunken cookie you’ve ever had. We guarantee that! Ingredients For the meringues: For the cream: Method

Christmas chocolate cupcakes.

Boozy Chocolate Cupcakes

The holiday season is a time for indulgence and celebration, and these drunken sophisticated chocolate cupcakes are the perfect way to do just that. They’re the ultimate treat that will leave a lasting impression with a touch of bourbon, a hint of coffee liqueur,…


Drunk Beehive Cookies

Beehive cookies are a popular no-bake drunk cookie in the Czech Republic, made just before Christmas. These are lovely no-bake drunk cookies in the shape of a beehive, which is how they got their name. And, of course, the versions filled with…

Christmas cookies dipped in chocolate coating in a bowl.

Kardamom Plaetzchen (German Christmas Cardamom Cookies)

Pleasantly sweet, spiced cookies (known as plaetzchen) dipped in the chocolate glaze will delight your taste buds, and you will be making them for Christmas every year from now on! Ingredients Method


Christmas gingerbread cookies

White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies

These ginger cookies dipped in white chocolate will be the hit of your Christmas! Ginger gives them spiciness, and molasses gives them a great depth of flavor. The enticing white chocolate coating perfectly complements the cookies’ delicate sweet taste. Ingredients Method

Christmas trees dipped in chocolate coating.

Chai Chocolate Dipped Christmas Cookies 

Original, beautiful, and delicious. That’s precisely what this Masala Chai spiced flavored cookie is! Delight your family this Christmas with this novelty, which they will always want to prepare after you. Ingredients Method


Christmas cookies made of ground almonds and cinnamon in the shape of stars.

Cinnamon stars

Beautiful and naturally gluten-free Christmas cookies made from ground almonds and cinnamon will win you over with the first bite. The stars are coated with a delicious white glaze, which gives them another level of perfection. What you will need Method

Gingerbread cookies of various shapes decorated with icing.

Christmas Gingerbread

Try this simple recipe for the popular spiced Gingerbread. Decorate them either with icing, various sprinkles, or other decorations. You can win with them, which your children will also appreciate! Ingredients For the frosting: Method


Candied line wheel filled with marmalade.

Spiced Linzer Cookies with Tangerine Marmalade

These spiced linzer cookies with tangerine marmalade are great for anyone who doesn’t like their sweets too sweet. The warm gingerbread taste perfectly balances the bitter and spicy tones of the apricot jam. You have to try it! What you…

Balls with gingerbread spices decorated with coconut in paper cups.

Christmas Coconut Gingerbread Balls

You will love this Christmas cookie! The combination of gingerbread, marmalade, chocolate, and eggnog is incredibly addictive and will become your holiday tradition. Ingredients For the dough: For balls: Method


Unbaked balls of mascarpone, coconut, almond butter and gingerbread spice filled with roasted almonds and covered in dark chocolate.

Christmas Gingerbread spiced Low-carb Truffles

You don’t have to starve at Christmas, even on a low-carb diet. We have a luxurious recipe for unbaked balls made of mascarpone, coconut, almond butter, and gingerbread spices, which are filled with roasted almonds and covered in dark chocolate. A delicacy! What…

Balls of almonds, oatmeal, hemp seeds, nut butter, dates and gingerbread spice in a bowl. Other balls are placed next to the bowl.

Vegan unbaked gingerbread balls

Even vegans or celiacs can enjoy delicious cookies, which are also extremely easy to prepare! That’s exactly what these Gingerbread Energy Bites are. Balls made of almonds, oatmeal, hemp seeds, nut butter, dates, and gingerbread spice are super healthy and…


Balls with gingerbread spice

Gingerbread Truffles

Savor every bite of these divine dark chocolate and gingerbread spiced truffles wrapped in crushed ginger cookies and topped with vanilla frosting. Yum! Ingredients Method

White chocolate balls wrapped in dark chocolate and decorated with candied ginger.

Christmas Gingerbread Spritz Chocolate Balls

Chocolate lovers will enjoy these unbaked white chocolate balls covered in dark chocolate. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves give them a wonderful gingerbread taste, and candied ginger gives it a final twist. What you will need Method


Unbaked balls of almond paste, butter, oatmeal and gingerbread covered in pearl sugar.

Swedish No Bake Gingerbread Balls

Try something new again this year. These no-bake balls of almond paste, butter, oatmeal, and gingerbread spice are easy to prepare. When you roll them in pearl sugar, you will charm all your guests. What you will need Method

Christmas balls with nuts

Christmas Balls in 4 variants: Cranberry, Pistachio, Coconut&Salted Caramel

This recipe is the absolute bomb! One basic dough and four luxurious flavors. Making Christmas cookies couldn’t be easier. In addition, it is healthy, gives energy, and looks beautiful. Ingredients For balls: To taste: Method


Balls with dates, nuts and chocolate in a bowl.

Chocolate Date Walnut Balls

You can enjoy these balls with dates, nuts, and chocolate during the holidays without regrets. They contain only simple ingredients and no refined sugars. Still, they are incredibly indulgent! What you will need For balls: For decoration: Method

Pecan Christmas balls coated in powdered sugar.

Easy Christmas Pecan Balls (Snowballs)

It is an incredibly simple Christmas cookie that the whole family will enjoy. Toasted pecans give it a whole new dimension! Ingredients Method