Festive & Fuss-Free Christmas Recipes

Deck the halls and fill your table with holiday cheer! From festive appetizers and savory sides to show-stopping desserts and sweet treats, these recipes make it easy to create a magical holiday feast for the ones you love.

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Top Christmas Recipes

Our top-rated Christmas recipes are festive, flavorful, and sure to impress your holiday guests.

Easy Italian Christmas Cookies
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 145 reviews.
Raspberry-Cream Cheese Holiday Crescent Danish
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 92 reviews.
Sausage Crescent Cheese Balls
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 196 reviews.
Easiest-Ever Russian Tea Cakes
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 133 reviews.
Peanut Butter Fudge
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 113 reviews.
Basic Iced Holiday Sugar Cookies
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 43 reviews.

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Baked Brie

“Excellent way to have a fancy appetizer but still so simple to make. Served with crackers, pears, and apples. DELICIOUS!” –MalPal6

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Christmas Cookies

Bake the season bright with these Christmas cookie recipes—perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying by the tree.

3-Ingredient Marbled Holiday Sugar Cookies
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Quick Peanut Butter Blossoms
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 203 reviews.
Swirly Christmas Tree Cookies
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 54 reviews.
3-Ingredient Holiday Thumbprints
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 27 reviews.
Easy Gingerbread Cookies
3.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 28 reviews.

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Easy Stained Glass Holiday Cookies
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 103 reviews.
Hot Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Marshmallow Frosting
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 23 reviews.
Melted Snowmen Cookies
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 19 reviews.
Double Peppermint Crunch Cookies
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 35 reviews.
Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.

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3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Truffles

“This 3-ingredient recipe is simple, yet delicious!!! I made these tonight for my family, and they turned out so good!” –MadShaffer

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Apps & Sides

These fuss-free recipes make holiday entertaining easy and delicious.

Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 48 reviews.
Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 61 reviews.
Easy Crescent Crostini
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
0.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 0 reviews.
Oven-Roasted Potatoes
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 43 reviews.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 297 reviews.
No-Boil Baked Mac and Cheese
2.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.

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Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

“My family loved it! Not a lot of ingredients & easy to put together—this a great addition to any meal. My family is already thinking of ways to shape it for other holidays!” –Lvm810

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Delicious Desserts

Finish your holiday feast with something sweet. This collection has everything from can’t-miss classics to showstopping surprises everyone will love.

Hot Chocolate Pie
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 20 reviews.
Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 28 reviews.
Pecan Pie Cobbler
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 35 reviews.
Gingersnap Bars
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Snowman Bark
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Peppermint Mocha French Silk Pie
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 2 reviews.

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French Toast Bake

“A delicious Christmas morning breakfast treat! My family really enjoyed it.” –Chickita96

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Special Breakfasts

Start the holidays off right with festive breakfasts that are perfect for cozy mornings and special celebrations.

Easy Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 10 reviews.
Giant Cinnamon Roll
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 27 reviews.
Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll Twists
0.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 0 reviews.
Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Wreath
0.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 0 reviews.
Overnight Brunch Egg Bake
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 101 reviews.
Unbeatable Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 218 reviews.
Cherry-Almond-Cream Cheese Crescent Danish Tree
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Easy Quiche
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 305 reviews.

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Explore More Christmas Recipes

Best Roast Turkey
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Caramel Pecan Cream Slab Pie
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 25 reviews.
3-Ingredient Pepper Jelly-Cream Cheese Bites
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 10 reviews.
Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 28 reviews.
Cranberry-Cream Cheese Skillet Dip
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Swirly Christmas Tree Cookies
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 54 reviews.
Mini Crescent Tree Appetizers
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.
Easy Italian Christmas Cookies
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 145 reviews.
Easy Gingerbread Cookies
3.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 28 reviews.
Christmas Tree Sandwich Cookies
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 39 reviews.
Veggie-Stuffed Holiday Crescent Wreath
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 30 reviews.
3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Truffles
2.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 25 reviews.
Easy Kolaczki Cookies
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Cranberry-Brie Crescent Wreath
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Cranberry Blue Cheese Appetizers
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 18 reviews.
3-Ingredient Marbled Holiday Sugar Cookies
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Turtle Thumbprint Blossoms
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Easy Stained Glass Holiday Cookies
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 103 reviews.
Holiday Sprinkle Fudge
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Melted Snowmen Cookies
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 19 reviews.
Mini Christmas Cookie Cheesecakes
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Almond Sparkle Cookies
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 9 reviews.
Easiest-Ever Russian Tea Cakes
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 133 reviews.
Peppermint Mocha French Silk Pie
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 2 reviews.