Baking

15 Christmas bread recipes from favorite bakers, from German stollen, panettone, and Finnish pulla to a Nutella star bread, a baked brie bread wreath, babka, and easy cranberry and gingerbread loaves.

Tall, crispy Yorkshire puddings made with just flour, eggs, milk, and salt, baked in smoking-hot fat in a muffin tin. The perfect side for prime rib or roast beef at Christmas dinner.

25 festive Christmas cake recipes: peppermint layer cakes, eggnog and rum Bundts, cranberry cakes, traditional fruitcakes, and easy snack cakes. Each has quick ingredients, easy steps, and a link to the creator’s full recipe.

20 Christmas cookie recipes from favorite bakers: gingerbread, crinkles, spritz, linzer, shortbread, peppermint cookies and more, plus tips for building a holiday cookie tray.