Holiday Baking Guide2025 Edition

Create magical holiday memories with perfect cookies, cakes, and treats. Your complete guide to stress-free holiday baking success.

50+ Holiday Recipes
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Essential Holiday Baking Arsenal

These are the must-have tools that will make your holiday baking faster, easier, and more successful

πŸͺ COOKIE PERFECTION KIT

Cookie Scoops Set

Uniform cookies every time. Set includes 3 sizes for any cookie recipe.

$24.99
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Silicone Baking Mats

Non-stick, reusable mats. No more stuck cookies or parchment paper waste.

$19.99
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Digital Kitchen Scale

Professional precision for perfect cookie dough consistency every batch.

$29.99
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🍰 CAKE & BREAD MASTERS

Stand Mixer - Holiday Special

4.9/5 (15,000+ reviews)
  • Mix 12 dozen cookies at once
  • Perfect for holiday bread dough
  • Includes holiday recipe booklet
$299.99
Regular $399.99
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Holiday Baking Pans Set

4.7/5 (8,200+ reviews)
  • Christmas tree shaped pans
  • Snowflake and star shapes
  • Non-stick coating

Holiday Baking Emergency Substitutes

Don't let missing ingredients ruin your holiday baking! These tried-and-tested substitutes will save your recipes.

πŸ₯š Out of Eggs?

For Cookies & Cakes:
1 egg = 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (let sit 5 mins)
For Binding (muffins):
1 egg = 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana
For Leavening:
1 egg = 1 tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp vinegar

🧈 Out of Butter?

For Cookies:
1 cup butter = 1/2 cup coconut oil (solid) + 1/2 cup applesauce
For Cakes:
1 cup butter = 1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1/2 cup oil
For Frosting:
Use cream cheese + powdered sugar instead

πŸ—“οΈ Holiday Baking Timeline for Success

2 WEEKS

Before

  • β€’ Order specialty tools
  • β€’ Stock non-perishables
  • β€’ Plan your menu
1 WEEK

Before

  • β€’ Buy fresh ingredients
  • β€’ Make cookie dough (freeze)
  • β€’ Prep decorating supplies
3 DAYS

Before

  • β€’ Bake cookies & cakes
  • β€’ Make frosting
  • β€’ Prepare gift boxes
DAY OF

Event

  • β€’ Final decorating
  • β€’ Fresh bread/muffins
  • β€’ Arrange displays

Most Popular Holiday Recipes 2025

πŸͺ Classic Sugar Cookies

Perfect for decorating

Soft, buttery cookies that hold their shape perfectly. Great for kids to decorate!

⏱️ Prep: 15 mins | Bake: 10 mins
πŸ‘₯ Makes: 48 cookies
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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🍞 Holiday Fruit Bread

Makes perfect gifts

Moist, flavorful bread packed with cranberries, walnuts, and festive spices.

⏱️ Prep: 20 mins | Bake: 60 mins
πŸ‘₯ Makes: 2 loaves
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
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🧁 Eggnog Cupcakes

Holiday party favorites

Rich, spiced cupcakes with creamy eggnog buttercream frosting.

⏱️ Prep: 25 mins | Bake: 18 mins
πŸ‘₯ Makes: 24 cupcakes
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
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