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.
Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
Milan & Ondra
Our buttery Lemon Thumbprint Cookies, with raspberry jam on lemony cookies, are sure to earn rave reviews. Baking cookies during the holidays is our favorite. We love the aroma of crackles, gingerbread, Linzer, and shortbread cookies wafting from our oven.…
Gingersnap Cookies
Milan & Ondra
With their bold spice hit and snappy texture, these easy treats are destined to become a holiday favorite. Baking a batch of our gingersnap cookies fills your whole house with the fragrance of warm spices, conjuring the holiday spirit like nothing else.…
Cherry Winks
Milan & Ondra
This cookie takes us back to the 1950s and gained popularity as the winning recipe for a national Pillsbury baking contest. The outer layer is coated in cornflakes, a popular ingredient at the time that adds a unique texture to the standard cookie…
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Milan & Ondra
Kisses make cookies sweeter. These Hershey’s Kisses cookies are among our favorite recipes for that very reason. With its delicious ingredients and irresistible results, this peanut butter kiss cookie recipe almost seems too good to be true. But trust us:…
Cathedral Window Cookies
Milan & Ondra
Do you remember those cookies that some people call Cathedral Cookies and others know as Stained-Glass Cookies? You might have had them at a church Christmas potluck or at your grandmother’s house. These no-bake Christmas cookies are perfect for keeping the…
Hazelnut Coffee Mini Cakes
Milan & Ondra
We want to share with you our latest Christmas culinary creation: A light and delicious cookie that looks and tastes great – Hazelnut Coffee Mini Cakes! These delightful treats are bursting with the rich flavors of hazelnut and coffee, making them…
Chocolate Espresso Linzer Cookies
Milan & Ondra
These chocolate espresso linzer cookies are delicate, buttery, crisp, and perfect for Christmas! Despite the long process of chilling and rolling out the dough, these cookies are surprisingly easy to make and only require ten ingredients. Make these for someone special to…
No-bake Mocha Christmas Cookies
Milan & Ondra
These no-bake mocha cookies should be kept in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain their freshness. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply take the cookies out of the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for…
Mocca cookies decorated with coffee beans
Milan & Ondra
This tasty Christmas cookie is really “full” of coffee. You can use it when preparing the dough, cream, and topping. Ingredients: Cream Glaze Method:
Mocca Cookies with chocolate topping
Milan & Ondra
We recently discovered a delicious Christmas treat – Mocca Cookies with a rich chocolate topping. The combination of coffee and chocolate flavors makes these cookies an indulgent treat. They’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and would be great for sharing at…
Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Milan & Ondra
These peppermint mocha cookies are soft-baked, generously dunked in white chocolate, and topped with a sprinkle of candy cane crunch. They have a brownie-like texture and always disappear first at a cookie exchange. Combining the flavors of chocolate crinkle cookies and mocha cheesecake…
Lemon Cheesecake Spritz Cookies
Milan & Ondra
A delightful and cheerful cookie that will make a great addition to your cookie platter. This recipe is from the 1969 Betty Crocker Cookbook. Baking tips: Ingredients for the cocoa filling: Method:
White Chocolate Frosting
Milan & Ondra
Want to whip up some delicious white chocolate buttercream frosting? This easy recipe will show you how! Don’t be fooled by its plain appearance – this frosting is packed with flavor from melted white chocolate in every creamy swirl. It’s…
Chocolate Spritz Cookies
Milan & Ondra
Celebrate the holiday season with the ultimate Christmas cookie! This spritz cookie recipe uses cocoa for a chocolatey twist on the classic spritz cookie we all know and love. Cookie presses require the right consistency of the dough to produce pretty…
Vanilla Buttercream Spritz Cookie Frosting
Milan & Ondra
Best Ever Spritz cookies (+ the video recipe included)
Milan & Ondra
After cutting out sugar cookies and gingerbread men, there is one recipe that isn’t celebrated nearly enough at the cookie swap: classic spritz cookies. Buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they can be easily made cute with all kinds of cookie decorating…
Spritz Cookies with Surprise
Milan & Ondra
Spritz cookies with a surprise twist! These delightful treats feature a surprise chocolate filling inside. With each bite, you’ll discover a rich and indulgent center that takes these classic cookies to a whole new level. The buttery and crispy exterior perfectly complements the gooey…
Creamy Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Milan & Ondra
We love this milk chocolate frosting – it’s super smooth, creamy, and not too heavy. Our friends can’t get enough of it, and now it’s their go-to favorite, too! Just had to share this with all the fellow chocolate enthusiasts…
Coconut Christmas cookies
Milan & Ondra
Coconut connoisseurs, you have found the real nut. Well, in this case, coconut. Don’t hesitate to try this variant’s Spritz cookies from Cookie Press! Spritz cookies with coconut are a fun twist on the classic recipe. Adding coconut to these beloved…
Spritz Cookies with vanilla custard
Milan & Ondra
Spritz cookies are a classic type of cookie that are known for their rich and buttery flavor. One unique variation of spritz cookies involves using vanilla custard as an ingredient in the dough. This addition gives the cookies a delightful hint of…