Quick and Easy Christmas Cookies and Cake Recipes

Christmas is Coming!! December 25th is sneaking up on us oh-so-quickly so it’s time that we nail down the menu for this year’s Christmas eve and Christmas day lunch and dinners. Holidays may look slightly different this year, which makes it all the more important to find joy all around. However you’re spending holidays this year, there’s no better way to find joy and get in the holiday spirit than some good ol’ holiday baking. 

On that note, we’ll be sharing 5 quick and easy Christmas recipes so you can make this year’s holiday season a memorable one! Not only are these recipes incredibly easy but they’re equally healthy! These crowd-pleasing recipes will surely earn you the title of the “holiday baking champion” of the bunch. 

Lemon-Coriander Drizzle Christmas Cake Recipe 

Citrus and Coriander together might not be the first ingredients that come to mind when you think of “Christmas Recipes” but trust us, this is the kind of winter refreshment you’ve been looking for. The zesty zing of lemon and warm earthy flavors of coriander create a beautiful melody of flavor that’s sure to make you feel refreshed. 

This Christmas cake recipe has a light texture and sophisticated flavor that can’t be found elsewhere. It’s such a simple Christmas recipe that comes together in just 8 steps. But the lively flavors of lemon and coriander will surely brighten up the cold, winter day. This delicious cake recipe pairs well with any kind of beverage, and any dish on the menu. You can even top it off with some rhubarb or raspberry compote for added festive flair!

Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookie Recipe 

Remember your childhood days when winter meant endless hot chocolate recipes? Your pantry would be stocked with hot chocolate mix and every morning you would wake up to the smell of hot chocolate wafting from the kitchen. If there ever was a recipe that deserves the title “Childhood in a Cookie,” it would hands-down be this Christmas cookie recipe. 

This recipe combines the two wonderful things about the holiday season: cookies and hot chocolate. The gooey marshmallow and sprinkles on top add to the festive flair. What’s great about this Christmas cookie recipe is that you only need basic ingredients that you’ve probably already stocked up. If you have kids in the house,  these Christmas cookies are sure to be a hit and will make for a great bonding activity over the holidays. 

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Christmas Cookies 

Gingerbread, Gingerbread,  Gingerbread Rock! Okay, yes we know that’s not how the Christmas carol goes but after making this easy Christmas cookie recipe, you’ll be singing it too! It’s no secret that gingerbread is one of the most popular and favorite Christmas cookies there is. What makes ours special is that it’s made with a healthy twist so it can be enjoyed by everyone. 

This easy Christmas cookie recipe is made with Atta or Whole Wheat Flour instead of normal All-Purpose Flour. Being an excellent source of niacin, calcium, and vital minerals and vitamins, Whole Wheat Flour is known to help manage blood sugar levels, provide energy, improve vision, strengthen bones, and improve brain function &  mental health. With holiday baking in full force, we thought it was only right that we gave this popular easy Christmas cookie recipe a healthy twist. Now your loved ones who need to watch what they eat during the holidays can indulge in Christmas cookies too, without the guilt. Plus, how adorable are the little gingerbread men! 

Buttery Christmas Shortbread Cookies 

What’s Christmas without some Christmas shortbread cookies? This easy Christmas cookie recipe makes this holiday staple more buttery and delicious. The dough is just perfect, and you only need 5 ingredients to make them - well 6, if you count the decorations. They’re so buttery and soft that they just melt away in your mouth, and you won’t be able to keep your hands off of them. They’re like little Holiday magic on a tray - it’s the only way we can describe these lovely Christmas cookies. 

This Christmas recipe also gets your creative juices flowing, and is one of the best ways to spend time together with your family and loved ones. It’s extremely easy to cut out and decorate, and is kid-friendly! If you need a break from kids running around the house, get them to join in on the baking fun! Nothing will keep them focused like making perfectly shaped, buttery Christmas trees and decorating them with colorful icing and sprinkles. 

There’s no question that the holiday season is the best time of the year. What makes holidays truly special and wonderful is getting to spend time with your loved ones. And making wonderful and delicious Christmas cookies and cake recipes is the perfect way to gather everyone and have some fun in the kitchen. In our Christmas recipes, we used Danfe’s 100% pure and natural products. Because the best way to spread holiday magic is to fuel your body with natural magic - products that Mother Nature herself has gifted us. Danfe Foods understands the gift of nature and doesn’t alter them with preservatives, GMOs, pesticides, or chemicals. All you get is the true taste and flavor of nature. And with these natural ingredients, you’re also getting the natural nutrients you need to lead a long, healthy life. So get your holiday baking on with Danfe and give your family the taste of nature. 

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