Christmas Favorites

Need fast New Year’s Eve appetizers or simple desserts? These quick, delicious party foods come together in minutes and are perfect for ringing in the New Year!

Soft, fluffy Snowball Cheesecake Cookies made with cream cheese, coconut, and cream cheese baking chips. A winter-perfect cookie rolled in powdered sugar and inspired by my Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookies.

Fun and festive Grinch-themed treats made easy! This Christmas roundup includes Grinch cookies, bars, popcorn, Rice Krispie treats, and more—perfect for parties and last-minute holiday baking.

Soft, buttery, and full of classic sugar cookie flavor, these Sugar Cookie Cupcakes are everything you love about a sugar cookie—only fluffier.

Buttery snickerdoodle cookie bars topped with a rich, maple-sweet pecan pie filling — all the cozy flavors of pecan pie on a soft cookie base.

Soft, buttery cookie bars topped with swirls of marshmallow buttercream, crushed peppermint, and a drizzle of chocolate—these Peppermint Bark Cookie Bars taste like Christmas in every bite.

These cookies are thick, chewy, deeply chocolatey, gently minty inside, and finished with a bold peppermint kiss on top—pure winter perfection.

Soft, dreamy vanilla cookies loaded with marshmallow bits and hot cocoa morsels—just the kind of melt-in-your-mouth treat you’d expect Mrs. Claus to bake at the North Pole. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays and holiday gifting!

These Hot Cocoa Cupcakes are rich, cozy, and full of nostalgic flavor! Made with hot cocoa mix, filled with marshmallow fluff, and topped with chocolate marshmallow buttercream, they taste just like a mug of hot cocoa—only better.

This easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is rich, creamy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. Make it in minutes with simple ingredients — the perfect crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion!

Soft and chewy Christmas M&M cookies made with mini chocolate chips and festive red and green candies. A quick, easy holiday cookie everyone loves!

Get into the holiday spirit with these fun “This or That” Christmas baking questions! Let's spark conversations, and explore festive favorites in the 25 days leading up to Christmas!

This easy Apple Upside-Down Cake starts with a white cake mix and bakes up beautifully in a cast iron skillet or a regular pan. Warm, caramelized, and delicious!

Bake up holiday cheer with this collection of 100+ Christmas cookie recipes! From classic favorites to new festive treats, there’s something for every cookie lover.

Rich, chewy, and bursting with cool peppermint flavor — these dark chocolate cookies are everything you love about a winter night wrapped in one sweet bite. Perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, or leaving out for Santa!

Looking for simple homemade Christmas gifts? These baked treats are perfect for gifting! From cookies to candy, find easy recipes that make holiday giving extra sweet.

Bake your way through 25 Christmas dessert recipes for 2025—featuring cookies, cakes, candies, and holiday favorites to sweeten your table.

This Easy Pumpkin Pound Cake (from a cake mix) is dense, moist, and bursting with cozy fall spices—perfect with coffee, tea, or as a holiday dessert.

This cozy sourdough loaf is packed with cinnamon, fresh apples, sweet Craisins, and crunchy toasted pecans. A warm, flavorful bread perfect for fall mornings, holiday brunches, or anytime comfort baking.

If you’re looking for a quick, yeasted sourdough pull-apart roll to make for dinner tonight, I’ve got you covered! This recipe starts with an active starter but incorporates a packet of instant yeast for a quick rise.

Whip up these easy Three Ingredient Scones made with pie filling! With just self-rising flour, heavy cream, and your favorite canned fruit filling, you can have tender, flavorful scones ready in minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

If you love the light, crisp texture of a flaky puff pastry but you’re also a fan of that creamy Nutella goodness, you’re going to flip over this simple recipe!

If you love light, crisp cream horns but you’re in the mood for chocolate, this is the recipe for you! You’re going to flip over these simple chocolate cream horns!

Discover the best dry mix cookie recipes that turn pantry basics into crowd-pleasing treats. These easy favorites are perfect for busy bakers who want big flavor with simple prep. What is a Dry Mix Recipe?  A dry mix recipe is a pre-mixed combination of dry ingredients that can be stored and used as the base …

If you loved those amazing Brach’s nougat candies as a child you’re going to flip over this easy DIY version. It calls for just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes!

If you love the combination of fruit and nuts but you’re not ready to invest your time in a cake, these cookies will be perfect for you. They’re simple and loaded with texture and flavor! 

If you love that delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter you’re going to flip over this simple candy recipe from Out of the Box Baking. 

Learn how to make classic divinity using meringue powder for reliable results every time. This no-fail method is perfect for holidays and gifting.

Inspired by the iconic Golden Girls, these Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Cookies combine soft, spiced cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake center for the ultimate fall dessert! Easy, festive, and full of cozy flavor—perfect for Thanksgiving, cookie swaps, or pumpkin lovers everywhere.

If you love the texture and flavor of a Nestles’ Crunch Bar but you don’t happen to have on handy, this is the post for you! With just 2 - 3 ingredients, you can make your own Chocolate Crunch Bars!

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious treat to serve your family or guests, this is the post for you. Keep reading to discover the most amazing Toasted Coconut Pecan Brittle ever! 

It's getting close to Christmas 2024. You're tired. But you've still got some baking obligations. You need that one last thing to take to the party. What can you whip up in a hurry? Read this post for 24 amazing ideas!

In this fun post I'm going to share 12 of my favorite holiday recipes involving those tart and delicious seasonal berries known as cranberries!

Looking for something special to bake for your friends and family on Christmas morning? You've come to the right place! In this fun post my food blogging buddies share over sixty of their favorite breakfast treats, perfect for the holidays!

Discover 25 festive and creative Christmas cupcake ideas for 2025—from cute reindeer and snowflake designs to Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog flavors—perfect for holiday bake-alongs, parties, and cozy kitchen memories!

101 Cheerful Quotes about Christmas Baking from Out of the Box Baking

If you love the flavors of sweet mascarpone, coffee, and cocoa, this is the treat for you! This is a simplified version of a classic tiramisu that has a delicious whipped cream base. Best of all, there’s no baking involved!

If you love the rich flavor of Nutella and the crisp flakiness of puff pastry, have I got a treat for you! This amazing Christmas tree is simple to make, loads of fun with the kids, and is perfect for your holiday gathering. 

If you love the ease of a simple monkey bread but want to add sautéed apples, this is the recipe for you! This one bakes up in a casserole dish. It’s easy to serve and oh, so tasty! Perfect for fall or any time of year!  What is Monkey Bread?  About a year ago I …

Enjoy this recipe for the Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Casserole from Out of the Box Baking.com.