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.

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.…

Balls made of chocolate, condensed milk and chocolate wafers filled with walnuts.

Christmas Chocolate Walnuts balls

Unbaked balls made of chocolate, condensed milk and chocolate wafers filled with walnuts are a delicious sweet festive candy that you will love and not only because of its easy preparation. What you will need Method

Nut balls with apples.

No Bake Apple Almond Butter Balls

Delicious and healthy Christmas balls that you don’t have to bake are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and high in fiber. Eat without regrets! Ingredients For balls: Optional for decoration: Method

Christmas balls with rum

Christmas Unbaked Rum Balls

Rum balls take less than 20 minutes to throw together, or even less if you involve the kids! No baking is required, and no need to melt any chocolate! You only need a few ingredients to make them, which combine to create…

Gingerbread balls in a bowl.

No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

The preparation of these date balls only takes a few minutes, and they disappear from the plates even faster 🙂 They smell and taste like gingerbread and can be prepared and frozen well in advance. Ingredients Method

Confectionery with a green tea flavor filled with cream and decorated with a gilded star.

Christmas Tree Matcha Cream Puffs

These matcha craquelin cream puffs are choux au craquelin filled with matcha diplomat cream. Christmas tree styling is optional but adorable. Although it won’t last as long as other sweets and must be consumed within a few days, you will definitely…

Christmas green balls wrapped in coconut on a plate.

Matcha Coconut Christmas Bites

Enjoy these delicious Christmas balls, which are also vegan and gluten-free! Their preparation is incredibly easy and quick, and the result is so luxurious. Prepare them this year, too. What you will need Method

Green tea flavored macaroons filled with white chocolate cream.

Matcha White Chocolate Macaroons

Perfect macaroons are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s no wonder! Although their preparation is not the easiest, with our instructions, even a beginner can do it. Enjoy the luxurious combination of bitter-sweet taste. Ingredients For the shells: For the filling: Method

Green gummy cookies filled with jam.

Matcha-Cranberry Linzer Cookies

Try an exciting alternative to the traditional Linnaeus candy. Add a little matcha powder to the batter and get a gorgeous green hue. Filling the cookies with delicious cranberry jam will be the star of any Christmas table. What you will need…

Candy in the shape of Christmas trees

Matcha Cookie Christmas Tree Stacks

This cookie looks so amazing it will be a hit on your Christmas table! Children can help you with its preparation, which is also surprisingly simple. They will definitely enjoy creating delicious trees. Ingredients Method

Green Christmas cookies dipped in chocolate.

Christmas Matcha Shortbread cookies

The beautifully green Christmas cookies smell lovely and pleasantly bitter, thanks to the matcha powder used. You can dip them in the chocolate coating; see the photo below for an even better taste and a more beautiful appearance. Ingredients Method

Christmas cake with almonds and raisins.

Mold for Vanocka – yes or no?

You can avoid many problems with Vanocka by using a mold. So you don’t have to worry about knitting it, and at the same time, you don’t have to worry about your Christmas party getting started. The Christmas mold can be…

Yeast Christmas cake with almonds.

When to bake Vanocka?

While Christmas cookies usually start baking with the beginning of Advent, Vanocka is traditionally baked only the day before Christmas Day, i.e., in the afternoon or evening of December 23. The symbolic reason is that the Vanocka represents a baby Jesus…

A slice of cut Christmas tree.

What kind of dough for Vanocka?

The basis of every good Vanocka is quality dough. Like Christmas cookies, recipes for Vanocka are passed down from generation to generation in many families. This delicacy can be baked from several types of dough, each with its own characteristics.…

Bowl with dough for Christmas.

Tips and tricks for preparation

Many problems can be associated with Vanocka, the most common of which is that they do not rise enough, crack during baking, or roll to one side. Whether you make Vanocka by hand or with the help of various kitchen…

Christmas on a baking sheet before putting it in the oven.

Why does the Vanocka move, fall, or crack?

There can be several reasons why your Christmas tree falls or falls during baking or sometimes even after baking. What is worth paying particular attention to?

Delicious rolls full of sweet filling with poppy and apple.

Brioche Croissant With Poppyseed Apple Filling

These are the best brioche croissants. They are really soft and fluffy, filled with a poppyseed-apple filling. But there is no limit. You can also fill them with a nut filling or Nutella. Ingredients For filling For smearing Method

Sweet, tender rolls with a delicious filling of poppy seeds and nuts.

Creamy Nut and Poppyseed Crescents

The Christmas Creamy Nut Crescents look beautiful and taste great with, for example homemade Eggnog. Ingredients Nut filling Poppy filling Method

Rolls filled with a sweet nut filling.

Christmas Walnut Filled Crescents

These crescents/rolls are some of the best recipes that come from Slovakia. It is made from homemade puff pastry and filled with ground walnuts or poppy seeds. Prepare the best treat for your visit: another delicious cookie with poppy seeds.…

Divine sweets with almonds and vanilla on a decorative plate.

Almond Crescent Cookies

Gluten-free almond rolls are a traditional Austrian holiday cookie. They are soft, with a texture that melts in your mouth. Dusted with powdered sugar, they’re perfect for your Christmas cookie tray. Ingredients Method