30 Christmas Recipes Ideas
Christmas is nearly here and I am so excited to share with you 30 Christmas Recipes Ideas!
I am so excited for Christmas this year! I have been working on my Christmas cards and I am almost done with my Christmas shopping! I love to give gifts to my friends and family! It is the best part of the holiday season! I am so excited to be able to give you some Christmas recipes to share with your friends and family!
1. Christmas Dinner Ideas
From the main course to the sides to the rolls, we’ve got every Christmas dinner recipe you need.
Think about this as the ultimate inspiration for a Christmas dinner menu.
You can pick and choose what you want to make, or you can go all out and make everything. It’s up to you!
2. Christmas Breakfast Ideas
The best way to start Christmas day is with a festive breakfast.
You’ve got a whole day of cooking ahead of you, so make sure you pick a recipe that’s easy, quick and delicious.
You can make a simple egg casserole, a batch of cinnamon rolls or even a Christmas quiche.
Top your breakfast off with some mimosas and you’re ready to start the day.
3. Christmas Appetizer Ideas
When it comes to Christmas, the more appetizers, the better.
You have to keep your guests occupied while the main course is cooking, after all.
From cheese balls and bacon-wrapped anything to shrimp cocktail and crostinis, we have all the best Christmas appetizer ideas you need to make your holiday feast that much more festive.
Pro tip: If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make your appetizers look fancy, try serving them on a charcuterie board.
This is a great way to make a little bit of food go a long way and it’s also a great way to make sure there’s something for everyone.
4. Christmas Side Dish Ideas
You can’t have a holiday dinner without a spread of sides.
Whether you’re looking for something light and fresh or something rich and creamy, we’ve got you covered with all the best Christmas side dish ideas.
5. Christmas Drink Ideas
Christmas is all about the food and the drinks.
Whether you’re making a batch of homemade hot chocolate, a Christmas punch that you can enjoy all season long, or a festive cocktail for the adults at your holiday party, you’ll find plenty of ideas in this collection.
If you want to get the kids involved, they can help you make a batch of homemade eggnog or a fun holiday mocktail.
6. Christmas Cookie Ideas
Christmas cookies are a must in the holiday season.
They’re great for serving guests, gifting to friends and family, leaving out for Santa, or just enjoying all December long.
There are so many different ways you can decorate your cookies.
Check out my Christmas Sugar Cookies for the classic royal icing cut-out cookie, or try one of these delicious recipes:
• Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies: These cookies are so easy to make and are so festive.
The dough is flavored with vanilla and almond extract and swirled with red and green food coloring.
• Christmas Pinwheel Cookies: These cookies are so fun to make and look so pretty.
You can make the dough ahead of time and freeze for up to three months.
• Candy Cane Whoopie Pies: These festive whoopie pies are made with a classic chocolate cake mix and filled with a peppermint buttercream.
You can make them any size you’d like, but I think a mini version is the perfect size for a party.
• Christmas Tree Brownies: These brownies are the perfect treat for a Christmas party.
They’re so easy to make and are decorated with a delicious homemade buttercream and sprinkles.
7. Christmas Candy Ideas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and it just wouldn’t be the same without a few of our favorite Christmas candy recipes.
From the classic peanut butter balls to chocolate covered pretzels and everything in between, there’s a little something sweet for everyone in this roundup.
If you’re looking for an easy Christmas candy recipe, you can’t go wrong with our 4-ingredient Christmas Fudge.
If you’re feeling a little more ambitious, try our Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark.
8. Christmas Fudge Ideas
This is the perfect Christmas candy recipe to make with the kids.
No need to worry about getting the perfect candy texture (like you do with toffees or brittles).
This recipe has you melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together, then you can add any mix-ins you like.
For the candy cane fudge, I added crushed candy canes and vanilla extract. You could also add peppermint extract for an extra minty flavor.
9. Christmas Bread Ideas
Christmas bread is a festive way to start your morning.
Whether you’re looking for a sweet bread, like cranberry orange or cinnamon roll, or a savory one, like cheddar chive, there’s a recipe for you.
You can make these breads ahead of time and freeze them, then defrost them the night before you’re ready to serve.
They also make great edible gifts.
10. Christmas Breakfast Bread Ideas
Start your Christmas morning off right with a sweet breakfast bread.
Whether you want to make something easy with store-bought dough, or you want to put your baking skills to the test, we found a recipe that will be perfect for your family.
If you’re a fan of orange rolls, you’ll love this orange sweet bread.
It’s a little more time-consuming, but it’s worth it! If you’re short on time, try our easy cinnamon roll bread or our apple fritter bread.
Conclusion
I hope you love these Christmas recipes and ideas as much as we do! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments section below. I would love to hear from you!
