These soft and chewy Christmas sugar cookies are perfect for decorating with festive icing and sprinkles. They’re a holiday favorite for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• Royal icing and sprinkles for decorating

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sour cream.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Decorate with royal icing and sprinkles once cooled.

​Nutrition:

• Calories: 150 per cookie
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 70mg

A prime rib roast is an elegant and impressive dish for Christmas dinner. This recipe ensures a perfectly seasoned and juicy roast every time.

Ingredients:

• 1 (5-6 pound) prime rib roast, bone-in
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Rub the roast with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the roast, bone side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.
4. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
5. Continue roasting for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 680 per serving
• Protein: 55g
• Fat: 50g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 200mg

These classic gingerbread cookies are spiced perfectly for the holidays. They are great for decorating with icing and sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• Royal icing and sprinkles for decorating

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat together butter, molasses, and egg until smooth.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
5. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before decorating with royal icing and sprinkles.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 140 per cookie
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 85mg

A holiday honey-glazed ham is a sweet and savory centerpiece that’s sure to impress. This recipe features a delicious honey-mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.

Ingredients:

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8-10 pounds)
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan.
3. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
4. Brush half of the glaze over the ham.
5. Bake the ham for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the remaining glaze, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
6. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Protein: 24g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 1350mg

This classic roast turkey with herb butter is perfect for a festive Christmas dinner. The herb-infused butter gives the turkey a deliciously rich and savory flavor while keeping the meat moist and tender.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds), thawed
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, cut into large pieces
• 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together butter, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Rinse the turkey inside and out, pat dry with paper towels. Loosen the skin over the breasts and rub the herb butter underneath the skin and all over the outside of the turkey.
4. Place the lemon, onion, carrots, and celery inside the cavity of the turkey.
5. Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
6. Roast the turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
7. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 520 per serving
• Protein: 65g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 320mg