The Christmas-Themed Recipes You NEED to Make This Holiday Season

A new holiday equals new recipes! Plus, there's nothing we enjoy more than making novelty food. Christmas brings snowflake-shaped cheeses and cupcakes with Santa Claus hats. It's safe to say we'll be eating good and happy this month.

Below, discover the recipes we mentioned and a few more that are perfectly festive for the season.

Candy Cane Cookies by Allrecipes

We love how cute candy canes are. The swirls, the color scheme and the shape! But if you don't like mint, you can't enjoy them during the Christmas season. Thanks to this recipe, you can bake them into a cookie for a more palatable cookie flavor.

 

Also read about: Our Favorite Foods Just Got Even Better With These Seasonal Festive Flavors

 

Christmas Charcutertree Board by Ain't Too Proud to Meg

We are always searching for an excuse to make a charcuterie board. It looks like our next holiday party will be the next time we make one! Ain't Too Proud to Meg offers a platter of meat, fruit and cheese shaped into a Christmas tree. If that wasn't appealing enough already, author Meg Quinn suggests cutting the cheeses into snowflakes and stars.

(via Ain't Too Proud to Meg)

 

Christmas Deviled Eggs by The Pioneer Woman

You can make anything into a Christmas tree—even deviled eggs. Add some green food color to your filling, and you instantly get the traditional pine tree base. From there, it's all about decor. The Pioneer Woman uses red bell peppers, dill and parsley to add texture and dimension.

(via The Pioneer Woman)

 

Christmas Tree Mini Pizza by Julie's Eats and Treats

Everyone loves pizza, and now you're saying we can make a Christmas version? This tiny recipe is a great appetizer for holiday parties with friends and family. You could even make it together for the ultimate bonding experience—everyone chooses their personal toppings!

(via Julie's Eats and Treats)

 

Hummus Wreath by Two Healthy Kitchens

Instead of hanging a wreath, create one that is aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It takes little to no preparation—more like organization. You can use all store-bought ingredients to arrange your hummus, green onions and tomatoes into the most beautiful wreath you've ever seen.

(via Two Healthy Kitchens)

 

Also read about: 5 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Basic Gingerbread House

 

Red Velvet Santa Cupcakes by Betty Crocker

These Santa Claus cupcakes might be the cutest thing ever. They're red velvet (which we all know is the best flavor) with a strawberry topper that looks like St. Nick's hat. This recipe is also healthier than your traditional recipe because it uses beets to achieve the red shade rather than food coloring.

(via Betty Crocker)

 

Reindeer Oreo Balls by Like Mother Like Daughter

This year, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer won't only appear on your television screen. He'll also be on your plate as the holiday's sweetest treat. This simple no-bake Oreo ball recipe only requires three ingredients, and the decorating to bring Rudolph to life is the most exciting part.

(via Like Mother Like Daughter)

 

Do you have a sweet tooth? Click HERE to find six festive dessert recipes that will get you in the holiday spirit.