Easy and Festive Holiday Recipes | Cookies and Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/holidays/ Chronicling My Life in Sugar Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:42:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-hearticon2-32x32.png Easy and Festive Holiday Recipes | Cookies and Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/holidays/ 32 32 Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/pistachio-bundt-cake/ #comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:33:10 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=37535 Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake

Pistachio Lemon Bundt Cake is an amazingly tender bundt cake made extra moist with Pistachio Pudding Mix, and topped with a lemon frosting and chopped pistachios!

Why You’ll Love This Pistachio Cake

  • Texture! This cake is ULTRA moist due to the packet of dry pudding mix you add right to the batter! Along with flavor, the pudding makes this cake so soft and tender.
  • Flavor! Pistachio and lemon pair beautifully.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-corned-beef-and-cabbage/ #respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:11:26 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=95158 Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

You can make traditional corned beef and cabbage in the Instant Pot, right in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This easy beef recipe is flavorful and juicy, and it cooks in a fraction of the time.  

Why You’ll Love This Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Succulent and packed with flavor, this Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe comes together easily with only minutes of prep! Here’s why the pressure cooker is about to become your new favorite method for this hearty dish:

  • Extra juicy.

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Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/sour-cream-apple-cake/ #comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:58:59 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=36163 Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake

This Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake is soft, tender, and loaded with apples and cinnamon. The crumb topping gives the cake a buttery crunch along with a creamy, sweet glaze to top it off!

Make sure to try my classic Coffee Cake recipe too!

Well, it’s that time of year again to make sure your kitchen is fully stocked with apples and cinnamon. Of course baking with this winning combo makes your house smell delicious, but you also end up with a cake that you will absolutely LOVE!

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Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-chocolate-lava-cakes/ #comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:37:26 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=29281 Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate cake on the outside, decadent molten chocolate on the inside, these Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes are deceptively simple to make! Enjoy topped with vanilla ice cream for a no-fuss dessert that’s sure to impress.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

  • Impress Your Guests! Elegant and decadent, Chocolate Lava Cake is usually reserved for ordering at restaurants. Your guests will love enjoying these one at your next party!

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Taco Monkey Bread https://cookiesandcups.com/taco-monkey-bread/ #respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:04:39 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94133 Taco Monkey Bread

Cheesy taco monkey bread is quick and easy to make with canned biscuit dough and savory taco beef filling. Serve this pull-apart bread with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces as a fun appetizer or game day snack!

Looking for more easy taco-inspired recipes? Give my taco pizza and taco burgers a try, too!

Why You’ll Love This Taco Monkey Bread Recipe

Addictively cheesy taco monkey bread is a delicious appetizer with a Tex-Mex spin!

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Brownie Cheesecake https://cookiesandcups.com/peanut-butter-cup-brownie-cheesecake/ #comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:45 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=11369 Brownie Cheesecake

This irresistible brownie cheesecake is made from creamy no-bake peanut butter cheesecake layers filled with crumbled fudgy brownies and hot fudge, topped with a pile of peanut butter cups.

If this decadent combination sounds right up your alley, try my cheesecake brownies, next!

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

If you’re as obsessed with cheesecake recipes as we are, wait until you try this crazy-indulgent brownie cheesecake! This (almost) no-bake dessert layers peanut butter cheesecake with crumbly brownie chunks, hot fudge sauce, and plenty of peanut butter cups.

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Angel Biscuits https://cookiesandcups.com/angel-biscuits/ #comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:23:02 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=25773 Angel Biscuits

Angel Biscuits are lightest, fluffiest biscuits you’ve ever had. They’re the perfect hybrid between a biscuit and a dinner roll made from start to finish in under an hour!

What Are Angel Biscuits?

Angel Biscuits, aka Bride’s Biscuits, are a light, fluffy biscuit made with yeast. They are the perfect cross between a flaky biscuit and a soft dinner roll. If you’re looking for a more traditional biscuit recipe, try my Skillet Biscuits!

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Easy Classic Biscotti https://cookiesandcups.com/biscotti/ #comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:55:12 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=60195 Easy Classic Biscotti

If you’re looking for something sweet to enjoy with your coffee, Biscotti is the cookie for the job! This Italian cookie recipe is delightfully crunchy, and can be customized with your favorite add-ins.

I also have a fun Cake Mix Biscotti Recipe on my site too if you love a short cut!

Why You’ll Love This Biscotti Recipe

  • Classic and Easy! Biscotti is a cookie that is a favorite for the ages.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-beef-stew/ #respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=92539 Instant Pot Beef Stew

The coziest Instant Pot beef stew with bites of tender beef cooked in rich, flavorful gravy with veggies, potatoes, and savory herbs. This recipe has that simmered-all-day flavor, ready in a fraction of the time!

Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Your pressure cooker is the secret to the best beef stew! This Instant Pot beef stew tastes as though it’s cooked all day, and it’s ready in a fraction of the time.

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes/ #respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=85381 Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

This easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe makes perfectly rich and creamy mashed potatoes in a fraction of the time. Enjoy a heaping side of buttery, homemade mashed potatoes with your next cozy meal, made easy with the pressure cooker!

If you’d prefer a low-and-slow method, check out my recipe for easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes.

Rich and Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes 

In this house, mashed potatoes are always associated with warm fuzzy feelings: holidays, cozy family meals, special occasions, or juicy beef dinners (I see you, Instant Pot Cubed Beef).

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Cannoli Cheesecake https://cookiesandcups.com/cannoli-cheesecake/ #respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=89917 Cannoli Cheesecake

Creamy cannoli cheesecake inspired by the classic Italian dessert! This easy cheesecake recipe is finished with a sweet mascarpone topping made with ricotta, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips.

For more Italian-inspired dessert ideas, try my easy cannoli cake and Italian cream cake recipes.

Creamy Italian-Inspired Cannoli Cheesecake

I love Italian cooking, especially when it comes to desserts. Every time I pass my local deli, I can’t resist treating myself to a fresh cream-filled cannoli.

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Chocolate Pudding Pie https://cookiesandcups.com/chocolate-pudding-pie/ #comments Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:49:25 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=92342 Chocolate Pudding Pie

This homemade chocolate pudding pie is a cool and creamy dessert recipe made from rich chocolate filling in a buttery, flaky pie crust. It’s extra decadent garnished with dollops of whipped cream and fresh berries!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe

Cold and creamy desserts don’t get better than this classic chocolate pudding pie made from the silkiest homemade chocolate pudding set in a buttery, crispy pie crust. Here’s why this pie belongs on your table ASAP:

  • Easy recipe.

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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies https://cookiesandcups.com/oatmeal-butterscotch-cookies/ #respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93978 Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

These soft and chewy oatmeal butterscotch cookies are filled with tender oats, decadent butterscotch morsels, and plenty of cinnamon spice in every bite!

Why You’ll Love These Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Buttery and spiced oatmeal butterscotch cookies are crispy at the edges and soft in the centers. They’re everything you want in a perfect oatmeal cookie. With one major bonus: butterscotch chips! These oatmeal butterscotch cookies are the first to disappear at bake sales, potlucks, and holidays.

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Subway Cookies https://cookiesandcups.com/subway-cookies/ #respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94088 Subway Cookies

Homemade Subway cookies are soft, rich, and chewy like the real deal! This is an easy copycat recipe for their famous chocolate chip cookies, made with simple ingredients, right at home.

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Subway Cookies Recipe

Guys, I believe I’ve cracked the secret to Subway-soft cookies! No Sandwich Artists were harmed in the making of this recipe. Their trade secrets are safe. But with this copycat version, you can enjoy perfect Subway cookies fresh from your oven.

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Russian Tea Cakes https://cookiesandcups.com/russian-tea-cakes/ #comments Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=42215 Russian Tea Cakes

Russian tea cakes are rich and buttery shortbread cookies filled with crunchy pecans, rolled in powdered sugar to look like frosty snowballs. Every bite melts away in your mouth!

If you love the soft, dissolving texture of these classic Christmas cookies, check out my Southern tea cakes, too.

Why You’ll Love This Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

With the holidays coming up, these Russian tea cakes are about to become a surefire favorite cookie recipe!

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Sugar Cookie Bars https://cookiesandcups.com/lofthouse-sugar-cookie-bars/ #comments Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=4586 Sugar Cookie Bars

These soft and chewy frosted sugar cookie bars are topped with a thick layer of buttercream frosting (and sprinkles!). Enjoy freshly baked sugar cookies with hardly any effort!

Why You’ll Love These Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

These sugar cookie bars are soft-baked like a chewy chocolate chip cookie and thick like a peanut butter blondie. They taste just like my favorite soft frosted sugar cookies, made with a fraction of the effort!

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Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-sugar-cookies-recipe/ #comments Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:04:11 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=36975 Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe

This sugar cookies recipe is the only one I use – especially for holidays like Christmas! The recipe is simple and the dough is perfect for cut-out cookie decorating with no chill time needed! If you’re looking for a foolproof, buttery sugar cookie recipe this is it.

One of the most common questions I get from readers is: “Do you have a perfect sugar cookie recipe?”

And the answer is YES!

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Magic Bars (7 Layer Bars) https://cookiesandcups.com/magic-bars-7-layer-bars/ #respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93441 Magic Bars (7 Layer Bars)

Classic magic bars (7-layer bars) are ooey-gooey cookie bars loaded with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and crunchy pecans. They’re easy to make ahead and perfect for parties!

Why You’ll Love These 7-Layer Magic Bars

Whether you know them as Magic Bars, 7-Layer Bars, or Hello Dollies, one thing is certain: these rich and gooey, chewy cookie bars loaded with sweetness are a retro Midwestern favorite. Here’s why you’re going to love them, too:

  • Layers of delicious.

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Linzer Cookies https://cookiesandcups.com/linzer-cookies/ #comments Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:58:13 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=42652 Linzer Cookies

This is the absolute BEST Linzer Cookies recipe ever! These gorgeous and easy cookies are buttery, flaky shortbread filled with sweet jam and dusted with powdered sugar. A Christmas Cookie Classic!

Why You Will Love My Linzer Cookies Recipe

  • LInzer Cookies are a classic cookie recipe and I have perfected the nostalgia while also keeping this easy. 
  • Only a few ingredients needed.
  • No need to chill the dough
  • This is a naturally egg-free/nut free recipe
  • Adaptable!

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Cannoli Dip https://cookiesandcups.com/cannoli-dip/ #comments Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:39:17 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=92405 Cannoli Dip

This creamy cannoli dip recipe is the perfect EASY party dip that tastes just like the filling in your favorite bakery treat! It’s ready in minutes with 5 simple ingredients. 

Why You’ll Love This Cannoli Dip Recipe

Homemade cannoli dip is the easiest no-bake dessert. Not only that, but it’s delicious. With only 5 ingredients and a matter of minutes, you’ll be out here, dipping your best life.

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