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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
Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch
The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail
Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail (with mocktail)
Whoville’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita (with mocktail)
Naughty Gingerbread Cocktail (+mocktail)
my best appetizers to share
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
Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Tacos
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Salad
Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza
Creamy Balsamic Mushroom Chicken Marsala
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
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
all the Christmas cookies and sweets
Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies
Vanilla Brown Sugar Eggnog Cookies
Easy Vanilla Bean Christmas Lights Cookies
Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Chewy Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodles
Easy Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies
Easy Slice ‘n’ Bake Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies
Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles
Salted Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Blondies
Chewy Christmas Snickerdoodles
the cookie boxes
How To Create the Best Holiday Cookie Box
homemade holidays
Glittered Gingerbread Christmas Tree Ornaments
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!
