Holiday Recipes to Try

Table of Contents
  • Sweet Treats
  • Main Courses
  • Holiday Drinks
  • Featured Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions

Delight your family and friends with these delicious holiday recipes. From classic Christmas cookies to savory main courses, find recipes that will make your holiday meals special.

Sweet Treats

  • Christmas Cookies: Classic sugar cookies, gingerbread men, and peppermint bark.
  • Cakes and Desserts: Yule log cake, fruitcake, and tiramisu.

Main Courses

  • Traditional Dishes: Roast turkey, glazed ham, and beef Wellington.
  • Vegetarian Options: Stuffed squash, mushroom wellington, and vegetable lasagna.

Holiday Drinks

  • Warm Drinks: Hot chocolate, mulled wine, and spiced apple cider.
  • Cocktails: Eggnog, Christmas punch, and cranberry margaritas.

Featured Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies

  • Ingredients

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 2 tsp ground ginger
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
    • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup dark brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/2 cup molasses
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and spices.
    3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
    4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
    5. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
    6. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before decorating.

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