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.

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

Peanut balls in a bowl lined with baking paper.

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls

Even peanut butter can be used to make delicious and simple cookies. This recipe is an example of that. Enjoy them on their own, decorate them with icing sugar, coconut, or sprinkles, or dip them in melted chocolate. Ingredients For…


Christmas nuts made of rice flour and hazelnuts filled with hazelnut cream on a tray.

Gluten-free Christmas Stuffed Nuts

Celiacs don’t have to deprive themselves of excellent stuffed nuts, either. We have prepared for them a luxurious recipe for Christmas nuts made of rice flour and hazelnuts filled with hazelnut cream. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to prepare! Ingredients Method

Nuts filled with vanilla pudding cream, milk chocolate and walnut paste on a baking sheet.

Cocoa nuts filled with custard cream with chocolate

Another interesting variant of Christmas stuffed nuts, the preparation of which is a piece of cake. This time, let’s fill them with a tasty cream made from vanilla pudding, milk chocolate, and walnut paste. Are you drooling? So let’s prepare them together!…


Cocoa nuts made from spelled flour and walnuts filled with Parisian cream.

Christmas Nuts with Créme Parisienne

Cocoa nuts made from spelled flour and walnuts filled with dense Parisian cream are a great alternative to traditional stuffed nuts you will love. See for yourself! Ingredients For the dough: For the cream: Method

Stuffed Rum Nut Cookies

Prepare your favorite candy according to our simple instructions, for which you only need available ingredients. We guarantee that they will be the first to disappear from your holiday plates! To make the nut-shaped cookies, you will need the nut-shaped…


Nuts with the taste of vanilla and oranges filled with hazelnut mascarpone cream in a bowl.

Walnut Cookies with Cocoa Cream

Untraditional nuts with the taste of vanilla and oranges filled with delicious hazelnut mascarpone cream are a must-try this year! It will liven up your festive table, and guests will lick their lips. Ingredients For the dough: For the cream: Method

Cherry cookies with sugar on a plate.

Chocolate Cherry Crinkles

Chocolate Cherry Crinkles – a chocolate crinkle cookie with diced maraschino cherries. If you like chocolate-covered cherries, this cookie is for YOU! The great thing about this recipe?You only need ONE bowl! You don’t need to get out your mixer to…


Chocolate cookies covered in sugar.

Chocolate crinkles

You know what’s great about any celebration like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a birthday? It’s the perfect excuse to chow down on your favorite foods, especially chocolate! And that’s exactly why it’s time to whip up a batch of chocolate crinkles. These bad…

Cookies with ginger, cinnamon and allspice.

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

Gingerbread crinkle cookies are a must-try during the holidays. They are chewy, full of ginger flavor and coated in sugar with exposed cookie cracks. The cookies are covered in powdered sugar with a few gaping cracks exposing the inner parts of a perfectly…


Almond cookies with cinnamon and maple syrup flavor.

Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies with almonds

If you’re looking for a sweet and delicious snack your whole family will enjoy, try these almond crinkle cookies with cinnamon and maple syrup. These treats are made from high-quality almonds and are carefully crafted to create a perfect balance of sweetness…

Orange cookies with sugar.

Orange Crincle cookies

These chewy, delicious, and fun orange crinkle cookies are full of orange flavor and make a beautiful addition to your Christmas cookie platter or gift boxes. Baking tips: Ingredients: Method


Green cracked cookies

Homemade Grinch Crinkle Cookies

These Homemade Grinch Cookies boast a crinkly sugar exterior and a buttery, soft, almond-flavored interior. Let’s get baking! Here are some baking tips: To achieve that desired crinkle look where the cookies spread just enough to get cracks with sugar still coating…

Lotus balls covered in chocolate.

The Best Biscoff Christmas Truffles Recipe

These unbaked balls of the popular lotus are a great combination of flavors you must fall in love with. In addition, they are covered in melted chocolate, which creates an incredibly indulgent experience. The best part is that you only need…


Coconut balls with apricots on plates.

Apricot Coconut Balls

The distinct taste of apricots, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk creates an irresistible combination you will love. Making Christmas cookies couldn’t be easier! What you will need Method

Kid-Friendly Rum Balls

The easiest 4 ingredient kid-friendly rum balls that take just 5 minutes to make are perfect for Christmas, and your kids can taste them, too! Ingredients Method


Nut balls in white chocolate with sprinkles in a bowl.

Gluten-free Vegan No Bake Christmas Almond Balls

No-bake Almond Balls are a scrumptious holiday dessert made with only 5 ingredients! Gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make and look beautiful! Ingredients Method

Raffaello marbles on a tray and a hand taking one marble.

3-Ingredient Raffaello Coconut Balls

Unbaked Raffaello balls are among the favorite sweets in most households. It is simple and quick to prepare and tastes absolutely divine. You can prepare it in just 15 minutes! Ingredients Method


Honey balls in paper cups on a plate.

Honey “Marlenka” Balls

Marlenka is an ancient Armenian honey-layered cake with nuts. This old Armenian recipe recently came to light in the Czech Republic, where an Armenian became famous with this honey cake, which he called Marlenka, after his wife and daughter’s name.…

Oat balls with peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit and honey on a plate.

Unbaked Nut&Chocolate Oatmeal Balls

Naturally sweetened Oatmeal Balls contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats from delicious ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey. You can enjoy them as dietary Christmas cookies, but you can also prepare them at any time of the year as a nutritious…