Christmas Foods

Trail mix, also known as gorp, is a portable snack made of dried fruit, cereal, nuts, chocolate chips and sometimes candy. Because it is easy to whip up a large batch, trail mix is the perfect...

On a chilly day, how comforting it is to curl up in front of a blazing fire with a delicious cup of hot chocolate that is easily mixed from a hot chocolate sundae cone. The ingredients are placed...

Food gifts are great and thoughtful gifts to give during the holidays. They not only let a friend or loved one know you are thinking of them but they also tell the person who receives such a gift...

Every year, adults and kids get excited when it's time to start making the annual gingerbread houses. These edible houses range from the spectacular to the simple. You can make your next...

After Christmas many of us have extra candy canes around the house. Here are some ideas for how you can use them.

Satisfy that sweet tooth by making peppermint candy. Peppermint is popular as a candy, flavoring, scent, upset stomach soother and bad breath masker, just to name a few. However, no matter the...

"Fum, Fum, Fum! We will have the sweetest buns and candy!" ...So says the Christmas carol! This delicious candy is great for the Christmas, Valentine's Day or any time. There are...

This rich, minty chocolate fudge makes a fantastic treat for the Christmas holiday. Add it to a cookie gift plate or set them out for Santa. Whatever you use them for, these will surely become a...

Do you have a toddler or child that is obsessed with earth movers? Does their world revolve around Bulldozers, Excavators, Front Loaders, and Cranes? Don't do the traditional gingerbread...

Every year my kids and I make these cookies for Santa Claus.These are wonderful and so tasty.Also making these with the kids is a wonderful activity with the kids.And what kid doesn't like to make...

When it comes to Christmas, one of the most recognizable items is the candy cane. This minty treat has long been handed out with Christmas cards and presents. The basic red and white striped...

Halloween and Christmas are not usually associated with each other, but in the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas," these two holidays are blended seamlessly into one story. To celebrate both...

I made Church Window candy for my children every year for Christmas while they were young. It's very easy to prepare and they enjoyed helping in the process of rolling into logs. It's made by...

The candy canes you buy at your local drugstore and supermarket seem so generic compared to the ones you can make yourself. When you make your own, you can shape them and color them in any way you...

Add some holiday zest to your coffee or hot chocolate this Christmas by serving it with a peppermint candy spoon on the side. Not only are these candy utensils festive, but they add flavor to...

Peppermint is the star of this white chocolate bark candy. This is a quick and easy recipe that looks pretty and tastes delicious. It makes plenty - so enjoy some yourself and give some as gifts!

This adorable little Christmas tree makes a fun centerpiece that doubles as dessert. Make it for your own family to enjoy, or bring it to a Christmas potluck and be the dining sensation. While...

Making candied peppermint for Christmas is a twist on making candied pretzels and candied peanuts. Covering peppermints with a chocolate or almond bark coating is very easy to do and makes...

Learn how to wrap cookie dough in this free video clip about how to make Santa cookies for Christmas.

Christmas is a time for parties and other holiday events. Of course, this means that you usually feel obligated to take something to those parties that you attend. One of the easiest items you can...

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about how to cool candy cane cookies.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about storing candy cane cookies.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about shaping the dough.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about baking the cookies.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about removing the cookies from the oven.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about making the red ropes in the dough.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about making the white ropes in the dough.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about combining all the colors.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about combining the dry ingredients.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about coloring and dividing the dough.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about cooling the dough before baking.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about beating the butter for the dough.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about how much sugar to add.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about combining the wet ingredients.

Learn how to make candy cane cookies for Christmas in this free recipe video clip about the required ingredients.

Learn how to decorate candy cane Christmas sugar cookies in this free holiday dessert video.

This is a holiday treat with a twist.

After you've mastered construction of gingerbread structures, such as a house, school or church like the ones listed in this section, you may want to individualize them. The following variations...

There are plenty of things to love about Christmas. One of those things is all of the different types of Christmas candy. Here is a way that you can make inexpensive Christmas candy.

Candy canes are a delicious part of the Christmas season, but have you ever craved a candy cane in the middle of summer when it is impossible to find them? Well, here is an easy recipe to make...