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Easy Christmas Recipes

Enjoy more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen this Christmas season. My budget-friendly and easy to prep Christmas recipes will help you make delicious and festive treats to celebrate this magic time of year.

Stock up on my make ahead holiday breakfast recipes, simple Christmas cookie ideas for baking with your kids, and all the best party appetizers and treats to bring to your office potluck. You can plan the easiest Christmas dinner ever with a slowcooker and simple sides. Let's dig in!

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A white bowl filled with cranberry jalapeño meatballs has chopped green onions sprinkled over the top for garnish.

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A platter of chocolate crinkle cookies show the Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookie recipe finished.

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The spiral ham is on a roasting rack so it can be broiled to make the brown sugar glaze crispy.

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The finished gingerbread house has been assembled and decorated by a young girl with gumdrops, candy canes, and sprinkles.

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A blue plate has several squares of cranberry bliss bars ready to serve.

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A white dish is filled with golden brown buttery dinner rolls. One roll has been broken open and rests on a blue napkin.

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A bite has been taken out of the roll to show how it is an empty tomb/cave inside.

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A red velvet cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting is on a white plate with a fork.

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A serving of chocolate topped no bake vanilla pudding torte with graham crackers on a blue plate.

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An aqua cake plate has 5 soft frosted sugar cookies decorated with pink icing and sprinkles. One cookie has a bite taken out of it.

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A family table is set with fresh flowers for Christmas dinner, a Christmas tree twinkles in the background.

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A red mug that says "Merry Christmas" has marshmallows on top and a sparkler. A pinecone rests in front.

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