The Recipe Library: Holiday

3 Berliner donuts on a plate at Christmas

Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.

Christmas Desserts Donuts

Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.

Christmas Desserts Donuts
Mulled Wine Cookie Bars ~ Glühweinkuchen vom Blech

Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

Christmas Cookies Desserts

Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

Christmas Cookies Desserts
Oma's "Quark" Stollen Recipe with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt

"Quark" Stollen with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Christmas Desserts Holiday

"Quark" Stollen with Marzipan & Greek Yogurt

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Christmas Desserts Holiday
Vanillekipferln ~ Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Shortbread Cookies with Hazelnuts (Vanillekipfe...

Gerhild Fulson

This Shortbread Cookie recipe, the German Vanillekipferln, is one of the best Christmas cookie recipes that's an easy version of the original.

Cookies Desserts Holiday

Shortbread Cookies with Hazelnuts (Vanillekipfe...

Gerhild Fulson

This Shortbread Cookie recipe, the German Vanillekipferln, is one of the best Christmas cookie recipes that's an easy version of the original.

Cookies Desserts Holiday
Roast Duck recipe made just like Oma

Roast Duck (Gebratene Ente)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Christmas Holiday Meats

Roast Duck (Gebratene Ente)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Christmas Holiday Meats
Oma Gerhild's Raisin Squares

Raisin Squares (Rosinenschnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

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 -...

Baked Bars Desserts

Raisin Squares (Rosinenschnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

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 -...

Baked Bars Desserts
Nussecken: German Nut Corners Recipe

Nut Corners (Nussecken)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Bars Christmas Desserts

Nut Corners (Nussecken)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Bars Christmas Desserts
non-alcoholic punch

Non-Alcoholic Punch (Alkoholfrei Punsch)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy non-alcoholic punch recipe, Alkoholfrei Punsch, is one of those simple recipes that you'll use over and over.

Drinks German Holiday

Non-Alcoholic Punch (Alkoholfrei Punsch)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy non-alcoholic punch recipe, Alkoholfrei Punsch, is one of those simple recipes that you'll use over and over.

Drinks German Holiday
Very traditional Linzertorte

Linzer Torte (Linzertorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Rose's Linzertorte is one that's been handed down for generations.

Austrian Cake Christmas

Linzer Torte (Linzertorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Rose's Linzertorte is one that's been handed down for generations.

Austrian Cake Christmas
Oma's German Lebkuchen Recipe

Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Bars Christmas Desserts

Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Bars Christmas Desserts
Jelly Donut Recipe: Berliner Pfannkuchen or Krapfen

Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Christmas Desserts Donuts

Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Christmas Desserts Donuts
Oma's Hazelnut Cookies

Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)

Gerhild Fulson

These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.

Cookies Desserts Holiday

Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)

Gerhild Fulson

These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.

Cookies Desserts Holiday
German Mulled Wine Recipe

Traditional Mulled Wine (Glühwein)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Drinks Holiday Vegetarian

Traditional Mulled Wine (Glühwein)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Drinks Holiday Vegetarian
Baked German Apple Bread

Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Apples Baking Bread

Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Apples Baking Bread
Oma's Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Easy Sugar Cookie (Zuckerkekse)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Baking Christmas Cookies

Easy Sugar Cookie (Zuckerkekse)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Baking Christmas Cookies
Oma's Coconut Bar Recipe with Pecans

Coconut Bars with Pecans (Kokosnuss-Schnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Christmas Desserts Holiday

Coconut Bars with Pecans (Kokosnuss-Schnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Christmas Desserts Holiday
Cinnamon Snails ~ Oma's Zimtschnecken

Cinnamon Snails (Zimtschnecken)

Gerhild Fulson

My Cinnamon Snails, aka Zimtschnecken, use frozen puff pastry. Deliciously simple, these are great additions to your collection of quick Christmas recipes.

Christmas Desserts Holiday

Cinnamon Snails (Zimtschnecken)

Gerhild Fulson

My Cinnamon Snails, aka Zimtschnecken, use frozen puff pastry. Deliciously simple, these are great additions to your collection of quick Christmas recipes.

Christmas Desserts Holiday
Christmas Stollen (Quarkstollen)

Christmas Stollen (Quarkstollen)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Bread Christmas Desserts

Christmas Stollen (Quarkstollen)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Bread Christmas Desserts
Braided Bread Recipe

Braided Bread (Hefezopf)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Bread Christmas Desserts

Braided Bread (Hefezopf)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Bread Christmas Desserts
Oma's Bethmännchen Cookies

Bethmännchen Cookies

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Christmas Desserts Holiday

Bethmännchen Cookies

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Christmas Desserts Holiday