In this roundup, you’ll find the very best Christmas cookies and treats, from classic sugar cookies and peppermint shortbread to peanut butter balls, homemade caramels, and more. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, gifting homemade treats, or just making memories in the kitchen, this list has something everyone will love.

Growing up, baking Christmas cookies was how we kicked off the holiday season — rolling dough, stealing tastes, decorating cookies, and sharing trays with neighbors and friends. Today I still love carrying on that tradition with recipes that are simple, delicious, and always a hit.

Classic Christmas Cookies

These are the cookies that feel like home — soft sugar cookies, classic gingerbread, and nostalgic favorites that every holiday baking list needs. Perfect for cookie plates, decorating traditions, and sharing with neighbors and friends.

Peppermint & Chocolate Favorites

Rich chocolate meets cool peppermint for the ultimate Christmas flavor combo. These cookies look festive, taste decadent, and always feel like the holidays in every bite.

Summer Buttermilk Peach Biscuits

You are going to LOVE these hot, fluffy Summer Buttermilk Peach Biscuits loaded with sweet peaches and drizzled in a simple glaze. Inspired by a Southern classic, peach cobbler, these Peach Biscuits are loaded with fresh peaches we got straight from Georgia! They are perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Growing up, my grandma’s kitchen was always filled with the sweet scent of fresh peaches in the summer. While her famous peach cobbler was a beloved Sunday tradition, one day she surprised us with buttermilk peach biscuits instead. I still remember sitting at the kitchen table, biting into those flaky, buttery biscuits bursting with juicy peach pieces. It was like tasting summer and comfort all at once. Since then, these biscuits have become my way of bringing that cozy, nostalgic feeling to my family’s table, no matter the season.

Nothing says Southern comfort quite like warm, golden Buttermilk Peach Biscuits. Made with simple, classic ingredients, they blend juicy peaches, flaky butter, and tangy buttermilk for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Plus the optional glaze adds just the right touch of sweetness to finish them off. Let’s dive in!

Ingredients for Peach Biscuits

These peach biscuits use simple ingredients to create tender biscuits that are sweet, buttery, and full of peach flavor.

• Finely diced peaches: Adds juicy sweetness and bursts of fresh flavor.
• All-purpose flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
• Baking powder: Helps the biscuits rise and stay fluffy.
• Salt: Enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness.
• Powdered sugar: Adds light, subtle sweetness to the dough.
• Cold shortening: Creates tender, soft layers in the biscuits.
• Frozen unsalted butter: Adds flakiness and buttery richness.
• Cold buttermilk: Moistens the dough and activates leavening.
• Butter (for brushing): Melts into the tops for a golden finish.

Egg Wash:

• Egg: Adds color and shine to the biscuit tops.
• Milk: Thins the egg wash for easy brushing.

For Glaze:

• Powdered sugar: Sweetens and forms the glaze base.
• Butter: Adds smoothness and flavor.
• Milk: 
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BEST Homemade Spaghetti Sauce [+Video]

This homemade spaghetti sauce recipe is a family favorite and is sure to become yours too! Made with fresh ingredients and a secret ingredient that takes it to the next level. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make!

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

After years of trying to create the best homemade spaghetti sauce, we’ve finally found the perfect recipe. This spaghetti sauce from scratch is a recipe we’re happy to eat over and over again! 

After years of testing and retesting recipes for easy homemade spaghetti sauce, we finally have one that we want to shout from the rooftops. This spaghetti meat sauce recipe isn’t a quick recipe, but one that simmers and bubbles all day until it’s flavors are irresistible.

Although this spaghetti sauce requires 3+ hours to develop its rich, hearty flavor, it’s very easy to make. The prep work takes all of 10 minutes to complete, and then you can walk away from the stove to tend to other chores around the house. 

In this post, we walk you through how to make spaghetti sauce, and we also address a number of FAQs we’ve received about making homemade pasta sauce. 

Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients

If you’ve already scrolled down to the recipe card to see what’s in this homemade spaghetti sauce, don’t be worried about the longer ingredient list. Most of the ingredients are herbs you already have in your pantry! Here’s what you’ll need to make this spaghetti sauce recipe: 

• Fresh Tomatoes: I recommend Roma tomatoes for the best flavor.
• Garlic: Toss them in with the tomatoes with their skin on to roast. The skins will slide right off.
• Olive Oil: helps roast the tomatoes and garlic
• Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor
• Onion: adds flavor
• Baby Bella Mushrooms: adds texture and flavor
• Red Bell Pepper: adds flavor
• Mild Italian Sausage: This can be omitted if you want a vegetarian sauce, but it does add great flavor and good protein to the sauce.
• Fresh Herbs: Parsley, Basil, Rosemary and Oregano – I’ve included the measurements for dried herbs in the recipe card too.
• Canned Tomatoes: I recommend Cento brand San Marzano tomatoes.
• Tomato