The Recipe Library: Christmas
Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)
Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.
Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)
Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.
Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)
Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.
Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)
Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.
"Quark" Stollen with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt
This non-yeast Christmas Stollen recipe is the BEST in my opinion. Why? Because it's always moist, has a wonderful flavor, and is so super quick to make.
"Quark" Stollen with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt
This non-yeast Christmas Stollen recipe is the BEST in my opinion. Why? Because it's always moist, has a wonderful flavor, and is so super quick to make.
Roast Duck (Gebratene Ente)
This roast duck recipe, aka entenbraten, is so easy to make for your traditional holiday dinner. With very little work, it goes into the oven, and you have time to...
Roast Duck (Gebratene Ente)
This roast duck recipe, aka entenbraten, is so easy to make for your traditional holiday dinner. With very little work, it goes into the oven, and you have time to...
Nut Corners (Nussecken)
Nut Corners Recipe: Chocolate-dipped nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence.
Nut Corners (Nussecken)
Nut Corners Recipe: Chocolate-dipped nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence.
Linzer Torte (Linzertorte)
Rose's Linzertorte is one that's been handed down for generations.
Linzer Torte (Linzertorte)
Rose's Linzertorte is one that's been handed down for generations.
Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)
This Lebkuchen recipe is such an easy German Christmas recipe to make. It's made in one bowl, baked, decorated, and then cut. But the results ... the house smells like...
Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)
This Lebkuchen recipe is such an easy German Christmas recipe to make. It's made in one bowl, baked, decorated, and then cut. But the results ... the house smells like...
Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...
Also known as Berliner pfannkuchen and krapfen, among many other names, these soft pillowy donuts are easy and fun to make and taste absolutely delicious!
Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...
Also known as Berliner pfannkuchen and krapfen, among many other names, these soft pillowy donuts are easy and fun to make and taste absolutely delicious!
Easy Sugar Cookie (Zuckerkekse)
Want an easy sugar cookie recipe? One that can be used for Christmas cookies? Learn how to make Oma’s Zuckerkekse that are perfect any time of the year. Lecker!
Easy Sugar Cookie (Zuckerkekse)
Want an easy sugar cookie recipe? One that can be used for Christmas cookies? Learn how to make Oma’s Zuckerkekse that are perfect any time of the year. Lecker!
Coconut Bars with Pecans (Kokosnuss-Schnitten)
This easy Coconut Bar recipe is one of my favorite holiday baking recipes. Somehow, combining coconut and pecans just screams celebration and baking squares to make lots of goodies for...
Coconut Bars with Pecans (Kokosnuss-Schnitten)
This easy Coconut Bar recipe is one of my favorite holiday baking recipes. Somehow, combining coconut and pecans just screams celebration and baking squares to make lots of goodies for...
Cinnamon Snails (Zimtschnecken)
My Cinnamon Snails, aka Zimtschnecken, use frozen puff pastry. Deliciously simple, these are great additions to your collection of quick Christmas recipes.
Cinnamon Snails (Zimtschnecken)
My Cinnamon Snails, aka Zimtschnecken, use frozen puff pastry. Deliciously simple, these are great additions to your collection of quick Christmas recipes.
Christmas Stollen (Quarkstollen)
Mutti's easy Christmas stollen recipe is great way to get in touch with your German Christmas roots, especially when you're in a hurry. No yeast is used and it tastes...
Christmas Stollen (Quarkstollen)
Mutti's easy Christmas stollen recipe is great way to get in touch with your German Christmas roots, especially when you're in a hurry. No yeast is used and it tastes...
Braided Bread (Hefezopf)
Braided Bread Recipe: Discover the classic German hefezopf, a sweet, lemon-scented bread with raisins and almonds, perfect for holidays or any day of the year!
Braided Bread (Hefezopf)
Braided Bread Recipe: Discover the classic German hefezopf, a sweet, lemon-scented bread with raisins and almonds, perfect for holidays or any day of the year!
Bethmännchen Cookies
If you love marzipan, you'll love these Bethmännchen, because that's one of the main ingredients. Bethmännchen cookies are among the traditional German Christmas cookie recipes. These cookies were originally created...
Bethmännchen Cookies
If you love marzipan, you'll love these Bethmännchen, because that's one of the main ingredients. Bethmännchen cookies are among the traditional German Christmas cookie recipes. These cookies were originally created...
Vanilla Crescent Cookies (Austrian Vanillekipferl)
Vanillekipferl are an almond cookie which is very similar to a shortbread cookie, but made with ground almonds. This is one that I had at my friend Melania's house at...
Vanilla Crescent Cookies (Austrian Vanillekipferl)
Vanillekipferl are an almond cookie which is very similar to a shortbread cookie, but made with ground almonds. This is one that I had at my friend Melania's house at...
Gingerbread House (Pfefferkuchenhaus)
Whether you're building your first house or continuing a cherished tradition, this easy recipe for a traditional German gingerbread house makes it simple and fun to craft something beautiful and...
Gingerbread House (Pfefferkuchenhaus)
Whether you're building your first house or continuing a cherished tradition, this easy recipe for a traditional German gingerbread house makes it simple and fun to craft something beautiful and...
Easy Gingerbread Cookies (Lebkuchen Kekse)
These German gingerbread cookies, or Lebkuchen, are such a traditional cookie to have for Christmas. They're so very easy to make, that there's no reason to buy them.
Easy Gingerbread Cookies (Lebkuchen Kekse)
These German gingerbread cookies, or Lebkuchen, are such a traditional cookie to have for Christmas. They're so very easy to make, that there's no reason to buy them.