30+ Family Favorite Christmas Recipes!

These oatmeal based monster cookies are loaded with peanut butter, festive M&Ms and white chocolate chips. My favorite part about these cookies is that they are GF friendly!

These cream cheese cookies deserve a spot at the top of the list because they are so good! Soft and buttery shortbread is filled with a smooth cream cheese filling and topped off with a pretty chocolate drizzle.

Ritz crackers are filled with marshmallows and peanut butter, then coated with chocolate and decorated with festive Christmas sprinkles. A festive and simple treat to add to your cookie platters!

These soft peanut butter cookies, rolled in sugar and topped with a Hershey kiss, are a popular recipe on the blog right now. This recipe was found in my Amish grandmother’s recipe collection and really is a winner!

If you want to go all out with a fun and festive treat, try these delicious sugar cookie whoopie pies! The soft and cake-like sugar cookies encase a fluffy homemade frosting that can be colored red, green or blue for Christmas.

If you like a soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookie, then this is the recipe for you! The blend of warm spices, tang from the cream of tartar and soft texture makes these snickerdoodles a keeper!

If thin and crispy snickerdoodles are more your jam, then these thin and crispy snickerdoodles from an Amish recipe are a must try! Personally, these are my favorite, but saying so can spark a cookie debate. 🙂

Think soft and crunchy, sweet and salty all in one! Christmas sink cookies are loaded with sweet and salty goodies, from festive red and green M&Ms to potato chips and pretzels.

My Mother-in-law introduced me to these sand tarts and now they are a yearly tradition with the kids pitching in to shape and decorate. These cookies are not only delicious with a cup of tea, they are also lots of fun to make!

Pecan Pie Lovers!! This recipe includes a soft shortbread base with a deliciously sweet and crunchy pecan pie filling in the center. I must say, these are hard for me to leave alone.

These popular peanut butter Ritz cookies are a great treat to make and decorate for Christmas. I love that these cookies are no-bake and super easy to add to the list if you are already doing some chocolate coating for your cookie platters.

Chewy oatmeal cookies are filled with a delicious homemade frosting. Another Amish recipe from my Aunt and Grandmother. These are easy to wrap and share over the Christmas season!

Since we are on the whoopie pie train, be sure to add these traditional Amish chocolate whoopie pies to your list! The soft chocolate cookies pair so well with a fluffy homemade frosting.

Christmas cracker toffee is another fun treat to make for the holidays. Saltine crackers are coated with a toffee coating and then topped with peanuts, candy canes and Christmas themed sprinkles.

These gingerbread cupcakes will wow your taste buds! The soft texture of the warmly spiced gingerbread cupcakes pairs beautifully with the spiced cream cheese frosting.

If you are planning a Christmas party, be sure to add these pretty candy cane cupcakes to your spread! The best part about cupcakes is that they can be prepped ahead of time (see storage notes on the recipe post).

Chewy chocolate cookies have a fun chocolate and caramel surprise tucked inside! The crunchy toffee bits and sea salt topping really bring these cookies together beautifully.

These soft and chewy molasses cookies are so good that even haters like myself can enjoy them! If you are an avid molasses cookie fan, then be sure to give this Amish recipe a whirl.

This creamy hot chocolate with a touch of peppermint flavor is absolutely perfect for holiday parties! The best part about this hot chocolate is that it can be made in the slow cooker and kept warm throughout your party.

If you love peanut butter blossoms but need a shortcut, try making peanut butter blossom bars instead!

These soft Amish sugar cookies are a mild tasting vanilla cookie with a cake-like texture. These cookies can be coated in sugar, or decorated with Christmas sprinkles!

If you are a fan of Reese’s peanut butter cups like I am, then these cookies will be a must have any time of the year, especially during the busy holiday season!

This sweet bread is loaded with zesty orange flavor and plump cranberries. The bread is finished off with a delicious orange glaze that ties the flavors together into a festive tasting treat!

If you like to add a spread of pies to your Christmas table, try adding this budget friendly version of pecan pie. Made with oatmeal, coconut, pecans and a sweet syrup, this Amish recipe is one of my long time favorites!

This moist chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter frosting is a great option for feeding a crowd. Made in a sheet pan, this dessert is a simple, but delicious treat for hosting.

If you make the above chocolate cake or pies for Christmas dinner, try adding this traditional Amish pudding for topping. Trust me, the combination is fantastic!

These creamy cheesecake bites are made with only 6 ingredients and can be topped with your favorite jams, pie fillings and jellies! These pretty individual cheesecakes grace any dessert table for only a short time before they are scarfed up!

This dreamy chocolate mousse pie is melt-in-your mouth delicious! Another family favorite that graces any dessert table beautifully, but doesn’t last long because it is so popular.

This soft set coconut cream pie features toasted coconut flakes, a soft vanilla pudding and a flaky pie crust. This recipe is another family favorite that I like to make for special occasions.

Christmas day is not complete without some cozy drinks to enjoy while you curl up on the couch in your Christmas pjs. This homemade chai tea latte is even better than Starbuck’s and brings all the cozy feels in a mug.

This Amish recipe for old fashioned eggnog makes another creamy drink that is warm and cozy with its rich taste and warm spices!

Butterscotch and toffee lovers will thank you for adding these treats to their Christmas cookie platters! The soft chocolate chip cookie dough makes a great base for fun add-ins like toffee and butterscotch.

These creamy chocolate mousse cups with crushed Oreos would make a lovely addition to each place setting at your Christmas dinner!