31 Recipes to Cook in December.

 

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!