It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to bake! The Christmas Baking Cookbook invites you to bring holiday magic into your kitchen with a collection of festive classics and inventive treats. With 100 recipes ranging from beloved Christmas cookies to uniquely flavored confections like eggnog cupcakes, this book aims to make your holiday baking both simple and memorable. If you’re looking to spread holiday cheer with beautifully decorated treats that everyone will love, this cookbook may be the ultimate companion for the season. This is one of my favorite holiday cookie cookbooks!

There's 100 recipes, which is great. From simple cookies to elaborate holiday desserts, there’s something for everyone.

Clear tips on decorating make it easy to create picture-perfect holiday treats.

Classic and creative options allow you to experiment while staying true to festive traditions.

I love baking. And I love baking around Christmas! This book was a lot of fun. I made several of the recipes and they were big hits in my family.

I love the holidays and there is nothing better than the smell of holiday treats baking in the oven unless it is sharing those treats with love ones. While there are holiday favorites you always make I am always looking for new things to add to my collection. This book gave me so many great ideas for the upcoming holiday season. I personally love making cookies but there are plenty of cakes, pies and lots of other delicious treats to choose from. If you do not feel very confident in your baking this book has step by step instructions to walk you through the recipe to help assure your success. If you love the holidays like I do and love baking for family and friends add this book to your collection or buy it for a friend that loves baking. Don't forget to bake the gingerbread men either.

Christmas is my favorite holiday so what is one more Christmas cookbook? LOL! I enjoyed this one, the recipes are easy to follow with ingredients that are easy to find as well. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy.

100+ festive treats! A great cookbook with recipes for every Christmas baked good you might want to make! Thank you Cider Mill Press and Netgalley for this arc!

I was looking for some new Christmas recipes to add to my arsenal. This cookbook is filled with some familiar favorites, but also some new ideas. The Brûléed Buttermilk Pie is out of this world. It's a combination of a chess pie and creme brûlée. Absolutely outstanding! There are also plenty of options for Christmas brunch. Some of the recipes were more involved than others and may require some specialty food store shopping. Overall, I am happy to have this great resource for next Christmas!

These are great recipes! I love when the whole house smells christmas-y in december.
And I certainly achieved that when trying out these recipes.
Also, everything tastes delicious.

The Christmas Baking Cookbook is a fun and festive guide to holiday baking, but its inconsistencies in measurements and stock image use prevent it from being a perfect addition to any kitchen. If you’re up for a little extra effort and want to experiment with some international flavors, this book is worth checking out, but it might not be the most polished option for those seeking a foolproof holiday baking guide.

After the brief Introduction to this Christmas Baking Cookbook, there are 6 sections of recipes:
Cookies
Cakes
Breads & Breakfast treats
Pastries
Pies & Tarts
Custards & Other Decadent Confections

The recipes have imperial measurements with a conversion table at the rear, yield/servings, active time, total time, stepped instructions.

Whilst there are photographs of treats in the book, the image credits come from Unsplash or licenced from Shutterstock and Stockfood - does this mean none of the recipes have actually been photographed for this book and all come from stock images? If so that is extremely disappointing.

I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.

I love it! My kids and I made a lot of the recipes from this Cookbook. Thank you for the chance to be able to read the cookbook and recreate the recipes.

This was great for holiday baking! There were so many different varieties for different tastes. Some of the recipes were a bit hard to follow, so I’ll have to attempt those at a different time.

Some fun recipes looking forward to making more tasty treats from this one. Well written recipes that are easy to follow

Loved this book - recipes were easy to follow. I let my kids pick a few recipes and we made them for the holidays. Definitely a fun addition to any kitchen.

I loved the ideas and recipes in the book.
I tried the Madeleines and the Pfeffernusse recipes and both turned out fantastic! I love pfeffernusse with my coffee. My family ate the madeleines right up. Just a side note: The recipes are a bit inconsistent by mixing weight (ounces) with volume (cups and teaspoons) measurements. Not a deal-breaker by any means. Just be sure you're prepared to measure both ways (a kitchen scale and a set of measuring cups/spoons).
I was a little disappointed that there wasn't some sort of background about the various regions/cultures/countries the recipes came from. It would have been cool to have an explanation of the significance/folklore/tradition, as well.
Overall I recommend this cookbook if you're feeling adventurous during the holidays, or any time, really. This collection of world flavors is amazing.

The Christmas Baking Cookbook by Editors of Cider Mill Press is a delightful and indispensable addition to any holiday kitchen. This beautifully curated collection of recipes captures the essence of Christmas baking, offering a wide variety of treats that are sure to bring joy and warmth to your holiday celebrations.

The cookbook is filled with mouth-watering recipes, ranging from classic cookies and cakes to innovative desserts and festive breads. Each recipe is clearly written and easy to follow, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. The stunning photography throughout the book not only showcases the delicious results but also provides inspiration for presentation and decoration.

One of the standout features of this cookbook is its attention to detail and the inclusion of helpful tips and tricks. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, you'll find valuable advice on techniques, ingredient substitutions, and creative variations to make each recipe your own.

The Christmas Baking Cookbook also includes heartwarming anecdotes and holiday traditions, adding a personal touch that makes it more than just a collection of recipes. It's a celebration of the joy and togetherness that baking can bring during the festive season.

Overall, The Christmas Baking Cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves to bake and wants to create memorable holiday treats. It's a perfect gift for yourself or the baking enthusiasts in your life. Highly recommended!

A festive baking delight! And such a pretty cookbook. There So many cosy and comforting recipes for the holiday season/colder months! I can’t wait to try more recipes next Christmas. I would say some of the recipes needed a bit more detail/explanation and sometimes the way the measurements were written made it a bit clunky to follow.

I love Christmas and after reading many cookbooks with this theme, I didn't have high expectations, but this book managed to surprise me in the most pleasant way.

While looking at the recipes, I was transported back in time to many Christmases I celebrated when I was younger, but I also found mouth-watering recipes of goods that I usually see in the Christmas movies.

This book is filled with plenty of recipes, so anyone has something to pick from, including (but clearly, not a lot of them) vegan and gluten free recipes (not only variations). Each recipes comes with a photo (there were actually a few that didn't have the photo right next to them, because it was used at the beginning of the chapter) and information about how much portions you get, how long does it take to make and after how many hours it will be ready to eat, a list of ingredients (only with imperial units) and clear instructions.

Personally, I really liked this book because it uses so many traditional recipes and you can totally find your perfect festive dessert. I would have liked to have both measurements listed, but I can always do a quick google search to convert them or simply use the cups/teaspoon tools since I got them especially to be able to do this type of recipes.

This cookbook is well organized and straight to the point which I love. There are also various recipes from all over the world which makes for a fun time baking different items. There are even tips and tricks included to help with baking which is very much needed.


Thank you to the Editors of Cider Mill Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book!

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The Christmas Baking Cook Book is a collection of 100 festive, deliciously simple recipes with step by step instructions.
This recipe book includes a good selection of treats and desserts from cookies, cakes, breads, pastries, pies, tarts and custards and I loved the mouthwatering pictures of the desserts the most.

I highly recommend to all home bakers and for anyone looking for inspiration to make festive desserts over the Christmas holiday season. This book will also make a perfect, wonderful gift for home bakers or anyone inspiring to bake over the festive holidays.

There are some beautiful recipes in this book. Perfect to get for yourself before Christmas or to gift to others who love baking. Ideal for a beginner too, which is really lovely.