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Christmas

Tis’ the season with these healthy delicious Christmas recipes! 

Bring in the holiday season with our Sausage Pinwheels with Apple & Sage, Snickerdoodle Recipe, and our Baked Brie Recipe with Cranberries!

An iconic Brazilian treat, brigadeiros are easy to make creamy fudge balls, perfect for Christmas or any time of the year you crave fudge.

Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
December 20, 2019
Image of ham and cheese sliders being taken out of a pan.

Best Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
December 18, 2019
Image of Oh Henry Bars on a white cake stand with a blue and white linen nearby.

Oh Henry Bars – with nut-free option
December 16, 2019
Once you learn how to make crostini, the world is your oyster! Whether you grill, bake, or fry them, you can top them with nearly anything and they're always the hit of any party! 

How to Make Crostini
December 9, 2019
Deck the halls with these deliciously easy and festive holiday appetizers!  Shhh...you don't have to say how quickly you put them together!

Easy Holiday Appetizers (more than 17 recipes!)
December 6, 2019
Image of a stack of windmill cookies in front of a carafe of milk. Whole spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves) pictured in the foreground.

Windmill Cookies aka Speculoos Cookies (nut free option)
December 4, 2019
Overnight French toast casserole is a delicious way to prepare breakfast the night before. You'll love this make ahead baked version of French toast, with no messy skillet or griddle to clean. 

Overnight French Toast Casserole
December 2, 2019
Image of a beautiful cranberry margarita in a salt rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge, an orange wedge, and fresh cranberries.

Cranberry Margarita Recipe
November 25, 2019
Pinwheel appetizers made with sausage and apple on a black slate board.

Sausage Pinwheels with Apple, Sage, and Gruyère
November 20, 2019
Add this beautiful jewel toned side to your holiday menu!  Cranberry sauce with roasted grapes, apples, and shallots provides a burst of flavor, both sweet and savory, that is unforgettable. 

Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots
November 11, 2019
Image of snickerdoodles from a snickerdoodle recipe; image taken from above, six cookies pictured on a cooling rack with a blue and white towel underneath. Shot on a white background.

Snickerdoodle Recipe (THE BEST Snickerdoodles)
August 19, 2019
Whether you call them sugared cranberries or candied cranberries, they're the perfect sparkling garnish to nearly any holiday dish or cocktail. They're great on their own, too! 

Sugared Cranberries | Candied Cranberries Recipe
November 19, 2018
Baked Brie wheel with Cranberries and Candied Pecans with Bourbon. Garnished with sugared cranberries and rosemary.

Baked Brie Recipe with Cranberries and Bourbon Pecans – with video
November 12, 2018
Chocolate Chip Granola Image with Strawberries and Spoon

Chocolate Chip Granola with Strawberries
March 14, 2018
Easy to make and fun to eat, these cream cheese spritz cookies are a Christmas classic that will make a fantastic addition to any cookie platter. Get the fun recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies for Christmas
December 18, 2017
French toast skewers sprinkled with powdered sugar, with maple syrup on the side

Chai French Toast Skewers – can be made ahead!
December 13, 2017
Perfect for both gift giving and parties, this bourbon caramel sauce will become an instant favorite of anyone who tries it! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Bourbon Caramel Sauce Recipe
December 6, 2017
This gingerbread butter recipe will transform any pancake, waffle, or slice of toast into a festive holiday treat! And it's SO easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com

Gingerbread Butter Recipe – Perfect for the Holidays!
December 4, 2017
Boasting the flavors and colors of Christmas, this Christmas salad recipe will be a welcome healthy addition to any holiday menu! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Christmas Salad Recipe with Pomegranate and Pecans
November 27, 2017
This egg white casserole with sweet potato crust is the perfect make-ahead breakfast! Packed with protein and vegetables, it will keep you full all morning long! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Egg White Casserole with Sweet Potato Crust – with VIDEO
February 22, 2017

Hot White Russian Recipe
December 21, 2016
A perfect taste of the holidays, these Andes Mint Cookies are full of chocolate and mint goodness in every single bite! Add them to your Christmas cookie list this year. Get the cookie recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Andes Mint Cookies – chewy centers!
December 16, 2016
A surprising cookie combination full of familiarity with a bit of intrigue. The crispy edges and soft chewy middle make these coffee cookies with clove absolutely irresistible! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Coffee Cookies with Clove – your new favorite!
December 7, 2016
Close up front view of several cookies on white plate.

Mexican Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
December 2, 2016

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