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Bless This Mess › Recipes › Holidays › Christmas Recipes

Best Christmas Recipe Ideas

I hope you enjoy these Best Christmas Recipe Ideas for Christmas dinner, dessert, and, of course, Christmas morning breakfast!

Might I suggest trying Soft Gingerbread Cookies for a fun project with the kids, and the Best Cranberry Orange Bread and Vanilla Melt Away Cookies for simple gift-giving that your friends and family will love!

Surprise the kids with Beth’s Famous Glazed Yeast Donuts on Christmas morning (before or after opening gifts is up to you!), and finish off the special holiday meal with this Easy Apple Pie Recipe made with your choice of these 4 Recipes for a Perfect Pie Crust!

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Simple Gingerbread Recipes

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Simple Gingerbread Recipes

The Perfect Icing for Gingerbread Cookies

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Simple Gingerbread Recipes

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