A Dash of Joy, a Pinch of Spice, Lots of Yum

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Get ready to bring the holiday cheer with this festive collection of Christmas recipes, perfect for every skill level in the kitchen! Whether you’re baking up a batch of M&M Christmas Cookies or a gorgeous Christmas Tree Cupcakes, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the showstopping Christmas Beef Tenderloin or a hearty Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner. Want something to wash it all down? A mug of Mulled Wine or a refreshing Holiday Punch should do the trick. We’ve even got sweet treats like Peppermint Bark and Gooey Butter Cake to round it out!

Crockpot Christmas Candy

Crockpot Christmas Candy
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Make Christmas candy in your slow cooker. It’s a decadent peanut chocolate treat with the addition of peanuts and pecans. Add some holiday sprinkles, and you have another treat for your holiday cookie trays.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Christmas Candy

Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark Recipe (Christmas Bark)

Delicious Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark Recipe (Christmas Bark) ready to be enjoyed
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Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark is a fun and festive Christmas Bark sprinkled with marshmallows, soft peppermints, gumdrops, M&Ms, and of course ginger cookies!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark Recipe (Christmas Bark)

Christmas Crack (Cracker Toffee)

Tasty Christmas Crack (Cracker Toffee) on display
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This Christmas crack recipe is a great festive treat that the whole family will love! Saltine crackers are topped with toffee and chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Crack (Cracker Toffee)

Holiday Punch Recipe (Easy Christmas Punch)

Holiday Punch Recipe (Easy Christmas Punch) at its finest
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

This Holiday Punch is one of our favorite easy drink recipes for Christmas! You can make it with or without alcohol. So tasty!
Get the Recipe: Holiday Punch Recipe (Easy Christmas Punch)

Christmas Bark

A delightful Christmas Bark
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Christmas Bark is the perfect holiday treat! It’s filled with Oreos, peppermint chips, M&M’s, and pretzels!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Bark

7-Fishes Cioppino

7-Fishes Cioppino
Photo credit: Baking A Moment

Get your whole feast of 7 fishes in this easy cioppino recipe! Overflowing with seafood, in a hearty tomato broth. Perfect for Christmas Eve!
Get the Recipe: 7-Fishes Cioppino

Christmas Beef Tenderloin (Sheet Pan Beef Tenderloin)

A delightful Christmas Beef Tenderloin (Sheet Pan Beef Tenderloin)
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Take the stress out of Christmas with this delicious Christmas Beef Tenderloin. This sheet pan beef tenderloin is fuss-free and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Beef Tenderloin (Sheet Pan Beef Tenderloin)

Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner (Christmas Ham Dinner)

Mouthwatering Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner (Christmas Ham Dinner)
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Take the stress out of cooking this year with this amazing Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner. Enjoy a fuss-free Christmas ham dinner!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner (Christmas Ham Dinner)

Christmas Turkey

Tasty Christmas Turkey on display
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This beautiful Christmas Turkey recipe is filled with garlic, herbs, and blood oranges for a delectable flavor, then roasted to perfection!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Turkey

M&M Christmas Cookies

Delicious M&M Christmas Cookies ready to be enjoyed
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These M&M Christmas Cookies are soft and pillowy, and filled with festive green and red M&MS. Chocolate chips add an extra kick of chocolate!
Get the Recipe: M&M Christmas Cookies

Christmas Tree Pop Tarts

Christmas Tree Pop Tarts
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These festive Christmas Tree Pop Tarts are perfect for the holidays, but you can make them any time of year for a yummy breakfast treat!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Pop Tarts

Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo credit: Namely Marly

Get festive with the holiday season by adding Christmas-colored sprinkles to your chocolate chip cookies. These soft and tender cookies are not just great to eat, they make a lovely edible gift, too.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gooey Butter Cake

Gooey Butter Cake
Photo credit: Baking A Moment

Gooey Butter Cake: This is the real deal! Soft, tender yeast cake layered with the most incredible buttery sweet topping!
Get the Recipe: Gooey Butter Cake

Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine
Photo credit: Baking A Moment

This classic mulled wine recipe will warm you right through! Such a soothing drink made with red wine, spices, & citrus. Quick, easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Mulled Wine

Christmas Donuts

Christmas Donuts
Photo credit: Namely Marly

Get into the holiday spirit with these festive donuts! Decked out in red and green sprinkles, they’re like little edible Christmas ornaments. Bite into the sweet, buttery goodness and let the holiday cheer fill your heart (and belly!).
Get the Recipe: Christmas Donuts

Festive Caramel Christmas Crack

Festive Caramel Christmas Crack
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This holiday favorite features a crispy caramelized cracker layer that cracks delightfully with each bite. It’s a sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for sharing during the festive season.
Get the Recipe: Festive Caramel Christmas Crack

Christmas Punch

Christmas Punch
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This easy Christmas Punch Recipe is the perfect drink to get you in the holiday mood with flavors of apple, cranberry, and sparkling ginger.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Punch

Christmas Reindeer Cookies

Reindeer-themed cookies decorated with icing.
Photo credit: Food Plus Words

Celebrate the festive season with adorable Christmas Reindeer Cookies. Perfectly baked and beautifully decorated, they’re sure to light up any holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Reindeer Cookies

Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Photo credit: Baking A Moment

These jam thumbprint cookies are so soft they practically melt in your mouth! A tender cream cheese cookie topped with a dollop of sweet & fruity jam.
Get the Recipe: Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

A Christmas tree made of cheese, fruit, and peach cupcakes on a wooden board.
Photo credit: Food Plus Words

Deck the halls with bites of jolly from the Christmas tree charcuterie board, turning your festive feasts into a wonderland.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark
Photo credit: Baking A Moment

Peppermint bark recipe! So easy & quick to make, & it makes a great gift! Layered dark & white chocolate, flavored with peppermint & crushed candy canes.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Bark

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Chocolate christmas tree cupcakes.
Photo credit: Food Plus Words

Bring the festive cheer to your dessert table with these charmingly decorated Christmas tree cupcakes. It’s the holiday spirit in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Cupcakes

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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