my absolute favorite holiday recipes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

The holidays are upon us, at long last, and I simply could not be more excited. Christmas carols, and hot chocolate, and cookies, oh my! Shall we prepare for the merry and bright month ahead by compiling a lovely little list of favorite, winter-inspired recipes? I think so… and, well, I did!

Let’s begin! (pictured above: gingerbread baked doughnuts)

Classic Ginger Cookies

I just adore these sweet, sugary traditional treats! There is no ginger dessert quite as comforting as a classic, spiced cookie… and this particular recipe is utter perfection.

Gingerbread Pancakes

An ideal Christmas morning breakfast… ooh, they would be just incredible with chocolate syrup, as opposed to that of the traditional maple variety. So much yum!

Classic Hot Chocolate 

Oh, aren’t the classics nearly always impossible to beat? This hot chocolate recipe is no exception. Serve with marshmallows and whipped cream, perhaps? Just a suggestion…

Traditional Cranberry Sauce

So, so delicious. And minimal ingredients are required. Hurrah for simplicity!

holiday links i love

Gingerbread Terrariums ~ My Name is Yeh

The cuteness. I can hardly stand it!

Soft Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Sugared Cranberries ~ Call Me Cupcake

So. Much. Pretty.

Pink Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes ~ Handmade Charlotte

The frosting is pink! Pink! Major hearts.

I’ll be back soon with a new recipe!

xoxo,

Abby