Do you want to make this Christmas extra memorable? Within this compilation you will find various ideas and recipes that you can use to make your own Christmas-themed desserts, dinner and snacks. These include timeless classics like chocolate log cake and trifle as well as more novel creations including cocktails and faux turkey!
If you are planning for a party, or just having a quiet celebration, hopefully these would provide some festive cheer and tips for the kitchen.
Have a Merry Christmas!
1. Snowflake cookies

Photo credit and recipe: Sam Foster
2. Snow globe cupcakes

Photo credit and recipe: Bakerella
These Coca-Cola polar bear cupcakes are truly amazing. Detailed instructions for making the polar bear and how to obtain the transparent globes and coke bottles are available. Even if you aren’t actually planning to make these, the instructions are still a fun read!
3. Snowman sandwich cookies

Photo by Ezra Pound Cake | Recipe: Living the Life
4. Champagne Christmas pudding

Photo credit and recipe: Coconut Raita
5. Gingerbread farmhouse

Photo by Kim Denise
A detailed gingerbread house that even includes a pond!
6. Santa bun

Photo by wowyt
7. Christmas tree cupcakes

Photo by Cupcake Shop
8. Chocolate cherry trifle

Photo credit and recipe: Food Network
A definite show-stopper! This layered dessert is ideal for sharing.
9. Struffoli (honey balls)

Photo by Scuzzi | Recipe: Food Network
These Italian pastries are traditionally made for Christmas. The rainbow-colored sprinkles are a fun touch.
10. Christmas macarons

Photo credit and recipe: dolce!
11. Flourless Yule log

Photo credit and recipe: Gastronomer’s Guide
12. Cake mix cookies

Photo credit and recipe: saucy dragonfly
13. Christmas jumble cookies

Photo credit and recipe: Sugar Plum
14. Fondant cakes

Photo by Flavette
15. Salad

Photo credit and recipe: A Smart Mouth
16. Cannoli with peppermint mascarpone filling

Photo credit and recipe: Life’s Ambrosia
17. Christmas bulgur with saffron

Photo credit and recipe: Green Kitchen Stories
18. Christmas pasta

Photo credit and recipe: One Perfect Bite
The pasta is made with onion, red bell peppers, peas and basil — the colors of Christmas!
19. Sage and lemon cornish game hen

Photo credit and recipe: Dianasaur Dishes
An alternative to turkey.
20. Vegan faux turkey

Photo by quarrygirl
A cute vegan turkey that is shaped like the real thing, complete with legs and a hole for stuffing.
21. Christmas roast chicken

Photo credit and recipe: Eat My Tortes
22. Christmas Bento

Photo by bentomom
23. More Christmas Bento

Photo by Bento Business
24. Christmas wreath with cheese truffles

Photo by MonikaDesign
25. Minty chocolate Christmas bars

Photo credit and recipe: CookWomanFood
26. Chocolate mousse with red jelly
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Photo credit and recipe: CotéMaison
27. Japanese sweets Christmas tree

Photo by anzyAprico
28. Seven layer cookies

Photo credit and recipe: Culinary in the Desert
29. Swirly white and semisweet peppermint bark

Photo credit and recipe: Confections of a Foodie Bride
30. Tiny gingerbread house for your mug

Photo credit and recipe: not martha
The tiniest gingerbread house is made to balance on the rim of a mug.
31. Peppermint hot chocolate

Photo credit and recipe: Life’s Ambrosia
32. Chocolate-y Christmas Cafe au Lait

Photo credit and recipe: Food Network
Lots of cocoa with a dash of cinnamon and a touch of spice.
33. Christmas cake
Photo credit and recipe: i am baker
34. Chocolate salami

Photo credit and recipe: The British Larder
Don’t be fooled by the name. No meat actually comes in this, thankfully.
35. Candy cane martini
Photo credit and recipe: Sweet paul
36. Santa suit cocktail

Photo credit and recipe: CityFood Magazine
Santa cocktail with vodka, brandy, egg white and cranberries!
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Kidtalentz
December 21
sparklette@ 36 Festive Goodies and Recipes for a Merry Christmas!: [CopyrightSparklette]Do you want to make this … http://bit.ly/8i7m0a
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chillycraps
December 21
I really like the gingerbread house hanging on the mug. Mugs won’t look boring anymore!
Veron
December 21
I agree completely. It’s one of the most creative ideas on this list, I think.
Melissa
December 21
The teeny gingerbread house on the mug is my fave as well. The snowglobe cupcake is another. If I was to make any of these, I would attempt the trifle. It looks scrumptious and can feed many!
Veron
December 21
Haha that’s a good point.
7ano
December 23
@sparklette so cute http://sparklette.net/food/36-christmas-goodies/ I really love it!!
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December 24
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December 24
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December 25
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December 25
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December 25
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Melissa
December 25
Hey Veron my boyfriend and I tried making the Santa suit cocktail today. We omitted the eggwhite because it’s too weird for us. But the overall color is still red and sweet with cranberries. Quite tasty :)
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December 25
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December 26
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December 28
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January 2
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food crazy
January 5
Nice interesting ideas, thanks for the festive tips
Amanda
January 5
Hey! Thanks for the feature… you really assembled some amazing and creative items!!
Thank you so much!
Blessings-
Amanda
P.S. Maybe next year these can make the list! ;) (fingers crossed!)
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2009/11/christmas-petit-fours.html
Veron
January 7
Wow, these are awesome! I don’t know how I missed them, because they would definitely have made the list. The gift-wrapped one is my favorite of the lot!