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pfeffernusse cookie with bite on pile of cookies with powdered sugar next to mug of coffee

Pfeffernüsse Cookies
gingerbread cupcake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and cookie garnish.

The BEST Gingerbread Cupcakes
scandinavian almond bars topped with drizzle and slivered almonds in a pile on crinkled parchment paper

Scandinavian Almond Bars
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2022 Holiday Gift Guide
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I'm a self-taught baker who has a passion for creating recipes from scratch and sharing them with fellow baking enthusiasts.

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Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes

It's baking season and with that comes plenty of cookies. I'm sharing the most popular Christmas cookies on If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

gingerbread crinkle cookies coated in powdered sugar on parchment paper

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
almond spritz cookies decorated with green sugar sprinkles and red nonpareils on white plate.

Almond Spritz Cookies
cookie cut in half to show chocolate kiss inside. halves stacked on top of each other

Secret Kiss Cookies
plate of peanut butter blossoms with chocolate kisses next to unwrapped kisses and glass of milk.

Peanut Butter Blossoms (soft and chewy)
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Latest Recipes

Here's a look at some freshly baked recipes that are new on If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies on small wire rack with some peppermint candies.

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
gingerbread truffles on a plate with gingerbread cookies.

Easy Gingerbread Truffles
pile of spiced pecans with spicy sugar coating.

Easy Spiced Pecans (sweet and spicy)
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No Bake Recipes

Quick and easy is the way to go for holiday treats. Try these no-bake recipes this Christmas season!

sugar cookie truffles

Sugar Cookie Truffles
bowl of cannoli dip with mini chocolate chips on plate with pizzelle cookies

Best Cannoli Dip with Mascarpone

white chocolate covered oreo truffle with a bite on a plate with more truffles.

Easy Oreo Truffles (only 3 ingredients!)
peanut butter ball with bite

No Bake Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

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Gingerbread Recipes

One of the best Christmas flavors can be used in various desserts. Here are a few of my favorites.

gingerbread scone with maple glaze on parchment paper with more scones

Gingerbread Scones with Maple Glaze
Stack of four gingerbread donuts on wire rack; top donut with a bite taken out

Gingerbread Donuts

white chocolate drizzled gingerbread biscotti scattered over wrinkled wax paper

Gingerbread Biscotti
gingerbread bundt cake with cream cheese frosting with two slices cut and leaning against cake

Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Featured Video Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

One the most popular Christmas cookies are these easy chocolate crinkle cookies. They are extra chewy and coated in plenty of confectioners’ sugar. They’re the perfect addition to your holiday cookie box!

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Holiday Candy & Sweets

One of the best gifts are the ones that are baked! Try these homemade candies and sweets to share this Christmas.

broken peppermint bark pieces piled on an aluminum baking tray

How to Make Peppermint Bark
pile of peanut butter fudge and front piece has a bite from the corner

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Easy Rum Balls
peppermint fudge on antique platter; red striped kitchen cloth next to platter

Peppermint Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Peppermint Recipes

Get festive with your desserts and add candy canes to the mix!

plate of double chocolate peppermint cookies with crushed peppermint sprinkled on top

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
three twist candy cane cookies on white round plate next to glass of milk

Twist Candy Cane Cookies
stack of three fudgy chocolate peppermint brownies with glass milk bottle and more brownies behind the stack

Peppermint Brownies

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