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Today, I’m sharing 31 Recipes to Cook in December. This collection pulls from my favorite recipes shared in December over the past twelve years – my very favorite month! There are so many festive recipes here! A mix of holiday drinks, appetizers, elegant yet easy dinners for holiday entertaining, and, of course, the best Christmas cookies! It’s cookie box season! There is a festive recipe for every day this month, plus a few extras! Tis the season to be in the kitchen!
Like last month, I have so many recipes I’m excited to share. I wasn’t going to share this post this month simply because there are not enough days for all the recipes I’m dreaming of creating. But I know there are so many great recipes from the past twelve Decembers that I love, too! I want to share them all!
I had a lot of fun going back through previous December recipes and rediscovering these magical Christmas gems. This really is the time of year when I shine the most. I swear my creativity is at its best during the holiday season. There are so many fun, festive, and delicious recipes listed below. It’s crazy how many I’ve shared over the last 12 years. I could easily create a holiday cookbook with these!
Have you made any of them yourselves? What are you planning to cook and bake this month? I’m excited to share new recipes with you all in the coming days, but today, let’s have fun remembering all the holiday favorites from previous years!
And, like always, if there are any recipes you would love to see this month, please share them in the comments!
Have a warm and cozy December full of family and friends, holiday cheer, and gratitude!
French toast/cinnamon rolls

“Brûléed” Eggnog Croissant French Toast


Fluffy Christmas Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing


Brown Butter Iced Mocha Cinnamon Rolls


Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls


Baked Cinnamon Crème Brûlée French Toast
our most festive drinks/mocktails


Frosted Mistletoe Margarita


Spicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule


Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch


The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail


Creamy Coconut White Russian


Christmas Old Fashioned


Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail (with mocktail)


Whoville’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita (with mocktail)


Naughty Gingerbread Cocktail (+mocktail)


The North Pole Cocktail


White Christmas Mojito
my best appetizers to share

Christmas Tree Cheese Board


Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce


Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry


Pull Apart Christmas Tree Garlic Bread


Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic


Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath


Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates


Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists
the dinners/sides, salads we love


Brown Butter Pesto Spinach Soufflé Lasagna


Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili


Garlic Butter Chicken Marsala Meatballs


Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen


Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Tacos


Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup


Spicy Lasagna Soup


Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta


Shredded Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Salad


Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos


Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza


Spicy Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka


Creamy Balsamic Mushroom Chicken Marsala


30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken


Crispy Cheesy Potato Stacks


Creamy Bacon Tortellini with Charred Broccoli


Cheddar Pierogies with Caramelized Onions and Bacon


One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake


One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo


Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey


Cheesy Potato Casserole with Buttery Ritz Crackers


Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup
all the Christmas cookies and sweets


Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies


Vanilla Brown Sugar Eggnog Cookies


The Santa Clause Cookies


Easy Vanilla Bean Christmas Lights Cookies


Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing


Chewy Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodles


Christmas Monster Cookies


Easy Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies


Salted Caramel Brûlée Latte


Holly Jolly Santa Cookies


Easy Slice ‘n’ Bake Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies


Vanilla Wreath Cookies


Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles


Gingerbread Cupcakes


Salted Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Blondies


Christmas Puppy Chow


Chewy Christmas Snickerdoodles
the cookie boxes


How To Create the Best Holiday Cookie Box


2018 Holiday Cookie Box


2019 Holiday Cookie Box


2020 Holiday Cookie Box


2021 Holiday Cookie Box


2022 Christmas Cookie Box


2023 Christmas Cookie Box
homemade holidays


Glittered Gingerbread Christmas Tree Ornaments


Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas


Make the House Smell Like Christmas
Lastly, if you make these 31 Recipes to Cook in December, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!