If you're anything like me and can't wait to get going on Christmas baking the day after Halloween, it's that time of year and you'll love these recipes! I have put all my family's favorite Christmas baking recipes here, in one spot, for easy access and convenience. This collection of Christmas baked goods has everything from cookies to breads to layer cakes, squares, pie and more! So, if you're looking for Christmas baking platter ideas, recipes for you next Christmas party, or Christmas dessert recipes, you'll find them here~
![collage of 6 photos of baking recipes for Christmas with text in the middle](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Baking-Recipes-for-Christmas-1024x1024.jpg)
If Christmas baking is your thing, then get ready to have some baking FUN during the holiday season with these recipes. I not only have everything you need to create an amazing baking tray or edible gifts for family and friends, I've got you covered for Christmas dessert too! As far as I'm concerned, these are the best Christmas baking recipes!
Christmas Cookies & Treats
If you're looking for cookies and Christmas treats to bake, you'll love these recipes!
![4 Christmas pinwheel cookies on a white plate with 3 cookies in a ribbon in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Christmas-Pinwheel-Cookie-Recipe-360x360.jpg)
![raspberry jam cookies on a white plate](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Raspberry-Jam-Cookies-2-360x360.jpg)
![Gingerbread Yule log cookies in a red and white Christmas cookie tin](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Yule-Log-Cookie-recipe-360x360.jpg)
![chocolate square being cut, in a glass baking dish](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Chocoholic-chocolate-square-recipe-360x360.jpg)
![lime squares with powdered sugar on a cutting board with powdered sugar and space where one has been removed](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Lime-Squares-360x360.jpg)
![Almond Snowball cookies in a blue Christmas cookie tin, with ribbon around it](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Almond-Snowball-Cookies-360x360.jpg)
![4 date squares piled up on a piece of parchment paper with a blue flowered oven mitt in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Date-Slice-recipe-360x360.jpg)
![red velvet brownie bite split in half with dish of red velvet brownie bites in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Red-Velvet-Mini-Brownie-Bites-360x360.jpg)
![butter tart cookies on a piece of parchment paper (on cutting board) with 1 cookie split in half](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Butter-tart-cookie-360x360.jpg)
![Terry's chocolate orange cookies recipes in a red Christmas tin](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Chocolate-orange-cookie-recipe-360x360.jpg)
![Christmas biscotti sitting on a Christmas mug of coffee with a spoon to the right](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Christmas-Biscotti-with-pistachios-and-cranberries-360x360.jpg)
![eggnog cheesecake bars on paper holders, on a white platter](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Eggnog-Cheesecake-Bar-Recipe-360x360.jpg)
![4 ingredient whipped shortbread piled on a plate with red background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Whipped-Shortbread-Cookies-1-360x360.jpg)
![white chocolate raspberry cookies on a white plate](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Raspberry-and-White-Chocolate-cookies-360x360.jpg)
![3 gingerbread cookies (a reindeer, dancing gingerbread girl and a gingerbread man) on a white faux wooden surface](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/No-Spread-Gingerbread-Cookies-360x360.jpg)
![4 butter tarts stacked on a white plate, with a butter tart split in half in front of the stack](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Best-butter-tarts-recipe-360x360.jpg)
![Gingerbread house - condo](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gingerbread-house-condo-360x360.jpg)
Christmas Baked Desserts
![a slice of cranberry Christmas cake on a black plate with the remainder of whole cake in the background on a black cake serving platter](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cranberry-Sauce-Coffee-Cake-360x360.jpg)
![whole black forest yule log cake on a white platter with tinsel and red tree decorations in background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Yule-Log-cake-with-black-forest-filling-360x360.jpg)
![gingerbread fruit wreath on a white cardboard cake platter on a brown faux wooden surface](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gingerbread-Fruit-Wreath-360x360.jpg)
![cranberry bread pudding cheesecake on a white plate with a fork and remainder of cheesecake in background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cranberry-Cheesecake-Recipe-360x360.jpg)
![classic gingerbread cake with cookie butter filling](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Classic-Gingerbread-Cake-with-Cookie-Butter-Filling-1-360x360.jpg)
![cranberry toffee bread pudding in a red bowl with a spoon](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Cranberry-Bread-Pudding-360x360.jpg)
![grand marnier cheesecake on white plate with slices of orange and mini bottle of grand marnier in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Orange-Chocolate-Cheesecake--360x360.jpg)
![pecan pie in glass pie dish, on blue surface, with blue patterned oven mitts in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pecan-pie-360x360.jpg)
![whole butter tart cake on a white plate with gold Christmas ornaments in background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Butter-Tart-Cake-Recipe-360x360.jpg)
![sweet potato pie on black plate on blue background with marshmallows around](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Easy-Sweet-Potato-Pie-360x360.jpg)
![a piece of old fashioned chocolate pie on a white plate with a fork and more pie in the backgroun](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chocolate-pie-360x360.jpg)
Christmas Breads, Cupcakes & Muffins
![butter tart cupcake on a white plate, with platter of butter tart cupcakes in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Butter-tart-flavoured-cupcakes-360x360.jpg)
![gingerbread loaf on a cutting board with blueberries and limes in background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Recipe-for-Gingerbread-Loaf-360x360.jpg)
![Pancake cupcake with Greek yogurt and strawberry topping, on loosened muffin liner wrapper, with other cupcake pancakes around it](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Pancake-Cupcakes-Recipe-360x360.jpg)
![Kolach Ukrainian Christmas Bread on black platter with Ukrainian candle in the middle and Christmas decorations in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kolach-360x360.jpg)
![cranberry cornbread muffin spilt in half with a plate of muffins in background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cranberry-Cornbread-Muffins-recipe-360x360.jpg)
Christmas Baking Snacks
![Christmas Chex Mix in a white bowl with a festive Christmas bag in the background](https://foodmeanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Christmas-Chex-Mix-Recipe-360x360.jpg)
Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw eggs
- Wash hands after touching raw eggs
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
If you're looking for baking recipes for Christmas, these holiday recipes are my family's favorites and I hope you enjoy these sweet treats!
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