31 Recipes to Cook in December.


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Christmas Tree Cheese Board | halfbakedharvest.com

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

Easy Eggnog Croissant French Toast.| halfbakedharvest.com

“Brûléed” Eggnog Croissant French Toast

Fluffy Christmas Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing | halfbakedharvest.comFluffy Christmas Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing | halfbakedharvest.com

Fluffy Christmas Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing

Brown Butter Iced Mocha Cinnamon Rolls | halfbakedharvest.comBrown Butter Iced Mocha Cinnamon Rolls | halfbakedharvest.com

Brown Butter Iced Mocha Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls | halfbakedharvest.comEasy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls | halfbakedharvest.com

Easy Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Baked Cinnamon Creme Brulee French Toast with Raspberry Preserves | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvestBaked Cinnamon Creme Brulee French Toast with Raspberry Preserves | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Baked Cinnamon Crème Brûlée French Toast

our most festive drinks/mocktails 

Frosted Mistletoe Margarita | halfbakedharvest.comFrosted Mistletoe Margarita | halfbakedharvest.com

Frosted Mistletoe Margarita

Spicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule | halfbakedharvest.com #cocktails #christmas #holiday #drinks #pomegranate #vodkaSpicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule | halfbakedharvest.com #cocktails #christmas #holiday #drinks #pomegranate #vodka

Spicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch | halfbakedharvest.com #bourbon #holiday #christmas #cocktails #pomegranateHoliday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch | halfbakedharvest.com #bourbon #holiday #christmas #cocktails #pomegranate

Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch

The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail | halfbakedharvest.com #thegrinch #christmasdrinksaturday #vodkaThe Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail | halfbakedharvest.com #thegrinch #christmasdrinksaturday #vodka

The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail

Creamy Coconut White Russian | halfbakedharvest.comCreamy Coconut White Russian | halfbakedharvest.com

Creamy Coconut White Russian

Christmas Old Fashioned | halfbakedharvest.comChristmas Old Fashioned | halfbakedharvest.com

Christmas Old Fashioned

Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail (with mocktail) | halfbakedharvest.comChristmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail (with mocktail) | halfbakedharvest.com

Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail (with mocktail)

Whoovile’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita (with mocktail) | haldbakedharvest.comWhoovile’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita (with mocktail) | haldbakedharvest.com

Whoville’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita (with mocktail)

Naughty Gingerbread Cocktail (+mocktail) | halfbakedharvest.comNaughty Gingerbread Cocktail (+mocktail) | halfbakedharvest.com

Naughty Gingerbread Cocktail (+mocktail)

The North Pole Cocktail | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvestThe North Pole Cocktail | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

The North Pole Cocktail

White Christmas Mojito | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvestWhite Christmas Mojito | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

White Christmas Mojito

my best appetizers to share 

Christmas Tree Cheese Board | halfbakedharvest.com

Christmas Tree Cheese Board

Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce| halfbakedharvest.comBeef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce| halfbakedharvest.com

Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce

Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry | HALFBAKEDHARVEST.COMProsciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry | HALFBAKEDHARVEST.COM

Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry

Pull Apart Christmas Tree Garlic Bread | halfbakedharvest.comPull Apart Christmas Tree Garlic Bread | halfbakedharvest.com

Pull Apart Christmas Tree Garlic Bread

Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic | halfbakedharvest.comBaked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic | halfbakedharvest.com

Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic

Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath | halfbakedharvest.com #garlicbread #ChristmasPull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath | halfbakedharvest.com #garlicbread #Christmas

Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath

Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey | halfbakedharvest.com #dates #goatcheese #thanksgiving #appetizerGoat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey | halfbakedharvest.com #dates #goatcheese #thanksgiving #appetizer

Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist | halfbakedharvest.comSweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist | halfbakedharvest.com

Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists

the dinners/sides, salads we love

Brown Butter Pesto Spinach Soufflé Lasagna | halfbakedharvest.comBrown Butter Pesto Spinach Soufflé Lasagna | halfbakedharvest.com

Brown Butter Pesto Spinach Soufflé Lasagna

Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili | halfbakedharvest.cCrockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili | halfbakedharvest.c

Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili

Garlic Butter Chicken Marsala Meatballs | alfbakedharvest.comGarlic Butter Chicken Marsala Meatballs | alfbakedharvest.com

Garlic Butter Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen | halfbakedharvest.comCrockpot Crispy Pork Ramen | halfbakedharvest.com

Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen

Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Tacos | halfbakedharvest.comSpicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Tacos | halfbakedharvest.com

Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Tacos

Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup.| halfbakedharvest.comEasy Spicy Baked Potato Soup.| halfbakedharvest.com

Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup

Spicy Lasagna Soup | halfbaedharvest.comSpicy Lasagna Soup | halfbaedharvest.com

Spicy Lasagna Soup

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta | halfbakedharvest.comCreamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta | halfbakedharvest.com

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Shredded Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Salad | halfbakedharvest.comShredded Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Salad | halfbakedharvest.com

Shredded Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Salad

Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema | halfbakedharvest.comCrispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema | halfbakedharvest.com

Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos

Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza | halfbakedharvest.comShredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza | halfbakedharvest.com

Shredded Brussels Sprout and Bacon Pizza

Spicy Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka | halfbakedharvest.comSpicy Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka | halfbakedharvest.com

Spicy Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka

Creamy Balsamic Mushroom Chicken Marsala | halfbakedharvest.comCreamy Balsamic Mushroom Chicken Marsala | halfbakedharvest.com

Creamy Balsamic Mushroom Chicken Marsala

30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken | halfbakedharvest.com30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken | halfbakedharvest.com

30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken

Crispy Cheesy Potato Stacks | halfbakedharvest.comCrispy Cheesy Potato Stacks | halfbakedharvest.com

Crispy Cheesy Potato Stacks

Creamy Bacon Tortellini with Charred Broccoli | halfbakedharvest.comCreamy Bacon Tortellini with Charred Broccoli | halfbakedharvest.com

Creamy Bacon Tortellini with Charred Broccoli

Cheddar Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Bacon | halfbakedharvest.com #pierogi #homemade #ChristmasCheddar Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Bacon | halfbakedharvest.com #pierogi #homemade #Christmas

Cheddar Pierogies with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake | halfbakedharvest.com #pasta #frenchonion #easyrecipesOne Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake | halfbakedharvest.com #pasta #frenchonion #easyrecipes

One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake

One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo | halfbakedharvest.com #skilletdinner #chicken #orzoOne Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo | halfbakedharvest.com #skilletdinner #chicken #orzo

One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo

Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey | halfbakedharvest.com #brusselssprouts #healthyRoasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey | halfbakedharvest.com #brusselssprouts #healthy

Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey

Cheesy Potato Casserole with Buttery Ritz Crackers | halfbakedharvest.com #cheesypotatoes #Christmasrecipes #potatocasseroleCheesy Potato Casserole with Buttery Ritz Crackers | halfbakedharvest.com #cheesypotatoes #Christmasrecipes #potatocasserole

Cheesy Potato Casserole with Buttery Ritz Crackers

Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup | halfbakedharvest.comCreamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup | halfbakedharvest.com

Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup

all the Christmas cookies and sweets

Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies | halfbakedharvest.comVanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com

Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies

Vanilla Brown Sugar Eggnog Cookies | halfbakedharvest.comVanilla Brown Sugar Eggnog Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com

Vanilla Brown Sugar Eggnog Cookies

The Santa Clause Cookies | halfbakedharvest.comThe Santa Clause Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com

The Santa Clause Cookies

Easy Vanilla Bean Christmas Lights Cookies | halfbakedharvest.comEasy Vanilla Bean Christmas Lights Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com

Easy Vanilla Bean Christmas Lights Cookies

Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing | halfbakedharvest.comSoft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing | halfbakedharvest.com

Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Chewy Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodles | halfbakedharbest.comChewy Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodles | halfbakedharbest.com

Chewy Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodles

Christmas Monster Cookies | halfbakedharvest.comChristmas Monster Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com

Christmas Monster Cookies

Easy Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies | halfbakedharvest.comEasy Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com

Easy Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies

Salted Caramel Brulee Latte | halfbakedharvest.comSalted Caramel Brulee Latte | halfbakedharvest.com

Salted Caramel Brûlée Latte

Holly Jolly Santa Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com #santacookies #sugarcookiesHolly Jolly Santa Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com #santacookies #sugarcookies

Holly Jolly Santa Cookies

Easy Slice 'n' Bake Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies | halfbakedharvest.comEasy Slice 'n' Bake Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com

Easy Slice ‘n’ Bake Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies

Vanilla Wreath Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #Christmas #easyrecipesVanilla Wreath Cookies | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #Christmas #easyrecipes

Vanilla Wreath Cookies

Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #snickerdoodles #christmasSalted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #snickerdoodles #christmas

Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Browned Butter Buttercream | halfbakedharvest.com #gingerbread #cupcakes #dessert #holiday #easyrecipes #christmasGingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Browned Butter Buttercream | halfbakedharvest.com #gingerbread #cupcakes #dessert #holiday #easyrecipes #christmas

Gingerbread Cupcakes

Salted Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Blondies | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvestSalted Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Blondies | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Salted Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Blondies

Christmas Puppy Chow | halfbakedharvest.comChristmas Puppy Chow | halfbakedharvest.com

Christmas Puppy Chow

Chewy Christmas Snickerdoodles

the cookie boxes 

How To Create the Best Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvestHow To Create the Best Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

How To Create the Best Holiday Cookie Box

2018 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #cookies #chocolate #Christmas #gifts2018 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #cookies #chocolate #Christmas #gifts

2018 Holiday Cookie Box

2019 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #christmas #cookiebox #howto2019 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com #cookies #christmas #cookiebox #howto

2019 Holiday Cookie Box

2020 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com2020 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com

2020 Holiday Cookie Box

2021 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com2021 Holiday Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com

2021 Holiday Cookie Box

2022 Christmas Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com2022 Christmas Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com

2022 Christmas Cookie Box

2023 Christmas Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com2023 Christmas Cookie Box | halfbakedharvest.com

2023 Christmas Cookie Box

homemade holidays

Glittered Gingerbread Christmas Tree Ornaments | halfbakedharvest.com #crafts #christmas #holiday #gingerbread #ornamentsGlittered Gingerbread Christmas Tree Ornaments | halfbakedharvest.com #crafts #christmas #holiday #gingerbread #ornaments

Glittered Gingerbread Christmas Tree Ornaments

Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas | halfbakedharvest.com #holiday #DIY #crafts #christmasChristmas Gift Wrapping Ideas | halfbakedharvest.com #holiday #DIY #crafts #christmas

Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

Homemade Holidays- Let's Make the House Smell Like Christmas | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvestHomemade Holidays- Let's Make the House Smell Like Christmas | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

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!



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