10 Holiday Season Recipes Our Editors Can't Wait to Try

At Allrecipes, holiday cooking and festive meals are taken very seriouslyits practically part of the job. We asked our editors which recipes theyre most eager to prepare this season, and heres what they shared.

Classic Holiday Cookies

Editor Bailey Fink always includes these crowd-pleasing cookies on her holiday table. The recipe yields a large batch, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Editor Catherine Jessee admits she used to avoid toffee, but a recent twist with toasted pecans changed her mind. I cant wait to try this myself and experiment with different toppings, she says.

Prime Rib Tradition

Patricia Kaowthumrong is excited to prepare Chef Johns prime rib, which has received nearly 2,500 perfect ratings. This comforting and straightforward recipe is a holiday favorite.

Festive Appetizers

Bailey Fink also enjoys making a quick and easy holiday appetizer using just four ingredients: Brie, cranberry sauce, frozen puff pastry, and walnuts. A sprinkle of sea salt completes the dish.

Shortbread and Cookies

Senior Editor Courtney Kassel typically bakes shortbread cookies but is tempted to try Chef Johns Rosemary Shortbread this year. Her favorite is chocolate chip rosemary shortbread, and shes eager to recreate it at home.

Shes also looking forward to baking Ranger Cookies, her beloved everything-but-the-sink treat, which she describes as heavenly.

Family Favorites

Heather Oldenburg, Senior Social Media Editor, is planning to make her grandmothers famous eggnog cookies. While the recipe isnt exactly the same, it captures the same nostalgic flavor.

Nutty Spumoni Cookies

Allrecipes Fellow Carmella DAcquisto is excited about Spumoni Cookies, combining cherry and pistachio flavors. She loves how the instant pistachio pudding mix ensures a nutty taste throughout the cookies.

Decadent Sides

Everyone is also looking forward to these rich mashed potatoes, made with a full cup of heavy cream and a stick of butter for a truly indulgent side dish.

Author: Sophia Brooks