The Recipe Library: Holiday
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.
Shortbread Cookies with Hazelnuts (Vanillekipfe...
This Shortbread Cookie recipe, the German Vanillekipferln, is one of the best Christmas cookie recipes that's an easy version of the original.
Shortbread Cookies with Hazelnuts (Vanillekipfe...
This Shortbread Cookie recipe, the German Vanillekipferln, is one of the best Christmas cookie recipes that's an easy version of the original.
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...
Raisin Squares (Rosinenschnitten)
With its spicy aroma, these rosinenschnitten great at Christmas as well. Covered with a lemon butter icing, I alter it using almond flavoring instead - a mock marzipan flavor -...
Raisin Squares (Rosinenschnitten)
With its spicy aroma, these rosinenschnitten great at Christmas as well. Covered with a lemon butter icing, I alter it using almond flavoring instead - a mock marzipan flavor -...
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.
Non-Alcoholic Punch (Alkoholfrei Punsch)
This easy non-alcoholic punch recipe, Alkoholfrei Punsch, is one of those simple recipes that you'll use over and over.
Non-Alcoholic Punch (Alkoholfrei Punsch)
This easy non-alcoholic punch recipe, Alkoholfrei Punsch, is one of those simple recipes that you'll use over and over.
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!
Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)
These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.
Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)
These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.
Traditional Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
Make this easy German Mulled Wine recipe to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas drink. It'll make you think you're back in Germany at the wonderful Christmas markets.
Traditional Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
Make this easy German Mulled Wine recipe to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas drink. It'll make you think you're back in Germany at the wonderful Christmas markets.
Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)
German Apple Bread Recipe: This easy, no-yeast recipe fills the house with the holiday scents of apple, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a German Christmas or a quiet weekend!
Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)
German Apple Bread Recipe: This easy, no-yeast recipe fills the house with the holiday scents of apple, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a German Christmas or a quiet weekend!
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...