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Slice of Christmas pie

Christmas Pie (Roasted Chestnut and Chocolate Pie)

This Christmas Pie recipe is over-the-top decadent, has the consistency of cheesecake, a mild nutty flavor, and a fudge brownie finish. It's a roasted chestnut pie that will have you singing carols over an …

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Christmas Pudding

Plum Pudding (Historical English Pudding)

Eating English Plum Pudding is the traditional culmination of the Christmas feast (the treat is also sometimes called Christmas pudding). This dense, fruit-filled Victorian dessert remains a fixture of British Christmas celebrations to this …

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Zimtsterne on a white plate

Authentic Zimtsterne (German Christmas Cookies)

Zimtsterne, or cinnamon stars, are classic German Christmas cookies. They are similar to gingerbread cookies, but made with ground almonds and flavored heavily with cinnamon. They are chewy on the inside and very crispy …

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Peppernuts

Pfeffernüsse Cookies (German Christmas Cookies)

Peppernut cookies, or Pfeffernusse, are small German spice cookies loaded with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. There's molasses, too, for a richer flavor, and a splash of brandy for brightness. But, the ingredient that …

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Snowmen cookies on a cooling rack

Christmas Snowman Cookies

These Christmas snowman cookies are delicious to bite into, with a sugary sweet buttercream topping and a soft-to-bite-into sugar cookie texture. They're super simple to make and totally adorable - making them the perfect …

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Simple Chocolate Christmas Bark

This chocolate bark recipe is so simple to make! Mine uses pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and freeze-dried strawberries which make for a lovely red and green holiday look. Make this …

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Best Gingerbread Cupcakes (Christmas Cupcakes)

Loaded with spices and topped with a spiced cream cheese frosting, Gingerbread Cupcakes are the perfect desserts for Christmas and all through December! These fun and whimsical Christmas cupcakes channel the …

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Star Bread

Star Bread (Christmas Bread)

Star Bread is a stunning alternative to pull-apart bread or monkey bread. While the shape is so impressive, it's actually quite simple to put together and you can make it in a variety of …

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Santa hedgehogs

Three Totally Adorable Hedgehog Cookie Ideas

Martine Lleonart has created the cutest little hedgehog cookies!! In this guest post, she shows you how to dress them up for Christmas. Hopefully, it inspires you to create your own versions for …

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Dulce de leche dripping off of a spoon

Dulce de Leche Three Ways

You can make dulce de leche (a sweet, addictive caramel-like sauce popular in Latin America) three different ways. Whether you prefer to use the stove, an electric pressure cooker, or a slow cooker, you …

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Sugar plums in red mini cupcake liners on a red cupcake stand with a hand selecting one

Sugar Plums

Sugar plums are some of the most iconic Christmas desserts and yet most people have never had them. What is a sugar plum, and how do you make one? Here's what you need to …

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Mini Gingerbread Village

Working with Gingerbread House Kits

Gingerbread house kits make creating these cute holiday decorations an easy and fun family project. Here's everything you need to know to successfully decorate a gingerbread house from a kit! …

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Roasted Chestnut Butter Frosting

Roasted chestnut butter frosting is the perfect topping for any Christmas cupcake and there is no open fire needed - although you may find yourself seeking one out as you eat it. The chestnut frosting …

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Thumbprint Cookies

Perfect Thumbprint Cookies with Jam

Classic thumbprint cookies with jam are classic buttery, rich holiday cookies filled with fruity spread. This easy recipe is a hit every single time. Whether you make raspberry, strawberry, or even chocolate thumbprint cookies, …

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Carob Cupcake

Carob Cupcakes

In this post, contributor Jessica Touchette shares her fabulous carob cupcake recipe with us. I had the pleasure of trying the cupcakes and I immediately fell in love with their sweet, earthy flavor. …

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