52 Amish Christmas Recipes

Sand Tarts are addicting, thin, and crispy butter cookies that are perfect to add to your Christmas cookie plates. These cutout cookies are a fun Christmas tradition to make with your kids.

These old-fashioned date pinwheel cookies are a nostalgic choice for your Christmas cookie trays. Cookie dough rolled up with a date paste filling, they are so soft and delightful!

This old-fashioned drop sugar cookies recipe makes the best Amish sugar cookies! They are so soft and puffy, and they practically melt in your mouth.

These Amish raisin-filled cookies give me a feeling of nostalgia, taking me back to my Amish mother's kitchen. They are made with a soft and delicious basic cookie dough that gets rolled out and cut into circles. Then the middle is stuffed with a sweet raisin filling.

Amish Snowtop Cookies are beautiful chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies with crisp edges, chewy centers, and snow on the top. A great Christmas cookie!

Mint Surprise cookies are simple yet exquisite vanilla butter cookies, crowned with a pecan half, and a delightful surprise inside. A yummy Amish Christmas cookie!

Old-fashioned Amish peanut butter cookies are a classic American treat that people have enjoyed for generations. They are made from a simple recipe that features basic ingredients such as peanut butter, sugar, flour, and eggs.

These vintage peanut butter cookies have a rich, buttery flavor that is balanced by the sweet, nutty taste of peanut butter. They have a beautiful texture, being crisp on the outside and slightly soft and chewy on the inside.

Toffee Crunch Cookies are the perfect mix of chewy, crunchy, and sweet! These cookies are packed with buttery oats, rich toffee bits, and a hint of pecan for the ultimate texture and flavor. They're soft in the middle, crisp around the edges, and totally addictive.

These Amish molasses whoopie pies are soft, chewy, and filled with the rich flavor of molasses and warm spices. Made with old-fashioned molasses crinkle cookies and a fluffy vanilla filling, they're the kind of treat that disappears fast. Each bite is bursting with that nostalgic, spiced sweetness we all love in homemade molasses cookies - but sandwiched together with frosting, they become something truly irresistible.

Pecan pie bites are the perfect mini dessert, combining all the rich, gooey flavors of classic pecan pie with a buttery cream cheese crust in a bite-sized treat. These sweet little gems are irresistibly delicious and surprisingly easy to make, making them a go-to recipe for holidays, parties, or even a casual indulgence.

Amish vanilla pie is a unique and old-fashioned pie with a layer of gooey brown sugar and vanilla filling (similar to a caramel sauce) and is topped with a thick layer of buttery crumbs.

This classic Amish apple pie features tender apple slices, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon, encased in a golden crust, creating a simple yet irresistible dessert with warm, sweet, and spiced flavors. Very quick and easy to make apple pie!

An incredible PA Dutch Apple Pie Recipe that consists of flaky crust, filled with sweet baked apples and cinnamon filling, and topped with a crisp and buttery oat crumble topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to your pie, and you have a perfect dessert for any occasion!

Fruit Salad

This recipe for Amish fruit salad is made with a sweetened homemade fruit sauce that has been thickened to perfection. It combines canned and fresh fruits, resulting in a delightful and refreshing medley of flavors. (Fruit salad was served with almost all of our holiday meals.)

Having grown up on a dairy farm, we made homemade Amish vanilla cornstarch pudding all the time. It is a rich, creamy, and basic vanilla pudding that is great on its own and pairs perfectly with cake, pies, etc. This simple pudding was served with all of our Amish holiday meals.

Amish Date Pudding is a rich and comforting dessert made with a moist date-and-walnut cake, folded into fluffy whipped cream, and topped with sweet caramel sauce. It's an easy make-ahead recipe that's perfect for serving at Christmas or any holiday gathering.

This easy-to-make fruit cake recipe is packed with dates, cherries, and nuts; and it makes three loaves of the best Christmas fruit cake ever.

Krispy Peanut Butter Balls

This Amish recipe for copycat Lindt truffles delivers the smooth, creamy texture you expect from a Lindt Lindor truffle. Each bite melts on your tongue, creating a blissful chocolate experience, making them my all-time favorite chocolates.

"Almond bark pretzels" refers to pretzels that have been coated or dipped in a confectionery coating known as almond bark. Almond bark is a type of candy coating designed to mimic the taste and texture of chocolate.

Chocolate pretzels are simple to make and were part of our holiday traditions every year.

This simple Amish fudge recipe combines the deep flavor of cocoa powder with the smoothness of peanut butter, creating a rich and creamy treat.

Amish cashew crunch is a delicious and crunchy confectionery treat with a toffee-like base embedded with cashews. It is a delightful homemade candy with a sweet, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch that makes it downright addictive! (A great idea for holiday gifts.)

Made with only a few basic ingredients, rich and buttery homemade caramel candy is easy to make. It's a sweet caramel treat for the holidays that is popular in Amish country.

Amish Caramel Corn is a delicious and popular sweet treat that is made by coating popped popcorn with a simple homemade caramel syrup. It's perfect for a sweet and crunchy snack to enjoy at your holiday parties or any time you're craving a tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Amish seasoned pretzels are a super easy-to-make snack bursting with bold, savory flavor. Crunchy pretzels are coated in a simple mix of oil and seasonings, creating a delicious treat that's perfect for any occasion.

These no bake ranch pretzels are great for sharing or keeping on hand for a tasty snack. Perfect recipe for Christmas parties!

Looking for the perfect party snack? This ranch snack mix combines bold flavors and irresistible crunch in every bite! Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering, need an easy appetizer, or simply crave a savory treat, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

Packed with seasoned Bugles, pretzels, and other crunchy goodies, this Amish recipe for ranch Bugle snack mix is super quick to make and always a hit. It's the ultimate blend of salty, zesty, and addictive - perfect for festive occasions!

Layered finger jello is a fun and festive treat for holiday or birthday parties. It's a hit with kids and adults alike.

Amish Chicken/Turkey Roasht (Chicken and Stuffing)

Amish Ham Loaf is similar to traditional meatloaf, but it has a different flavor profile. This recipe is made with ground ham and ground beef and is topped, as well as infused, with a delicious brown sugar and mustard glaze.

This timeless recipe combines the comforting taste of oats with savory ground meat and tomato juice, creating a dish that's both satisfying and easy to prepare. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this delicious Amish Meatloaf recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

This Amish casserole is made with a traditional bread stuffing that's layered with crumbled ground beef and topped with cream of mushroom soup. It can be served as a side or a dinner entrée.

Mashed Potatoes

Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling is a side dish that is made with a combination of mashed potatoes and bread stuffing. It's a traditional PA Dutch holiday dish.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Brown Butter Noodles

Buttered noodles are literally one of the easiest dishes to make. It's a kid-friendly dish, and a great side dish with many different meals.

These Amish brown butter noodles are rich, a bit creamy, full of flavor, and oh-so buttery! They are pure comfort food and a staple at many Amish dinners. They were a favorite on our table when I was growing up, and they're still just as delicious today.

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Creamed Celery

Creamed Celery is a traditional Amish holiday dish that is also served at most Amish weddings in Lancaster County. It is cooked celery sweetened with a creamy sauce. (I love this cooked celery along with mashed potatoes and Amish turkey roasht.)

Baked Corn

Amish baked corn, also known as "Amish baked corn casserole", is an easy side dish that's made with corn in a custard-like mixture of eggs, milk, and flour. It is baked until set and slightly golden on top.

Amish Pepper Cabbage is a vibrant mix of finely chopped cabbage and colorful bell peppers, tossed with a tangy vinegar-based dressing. The cabbage provides a satisfying crunch while the bell peppers contribute a burst of sweetness and crunchiness.

This dish pairs perfectly with turkey and stuffing and was part of many holiday dinners in my Amish home.

Amish coleslaw is a delightful and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with various main courses. It's fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor.

This recipe for Amish Coleslaw Dressing has a bit of a different twist than the traditional mayo type you're probably more familiar with. But it is delicious and easy to make.

Broccoli and cauliflower salad is loaded with fresh raw veggies, savory bacon, cheese, and a homemade sweet and tangy salad dressing. This is the best, easy recipe for Amish broccoli salad!

Amish Ribbon salad is a three-layered jello salad that is made with red and green jello and includes a middle layer of cream cheese and pineapple. It was traditionally served with every Amish Christmas dinner in my family.

Amish Cranberry Salad is packed full of chopped cranberries and apples. It is quite delicious to eat for a snack at any time of the day, and is also a perfect side dish to serve with turkey and fixings for the holidays!

While these one-hour dinner rolls are quick and easy to make, they certainly do not sacrifice flavor or texture. When you bite into a buttery soft Amish dinner roll, you will be greeted with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. The rolls are slightly sweet and have a subtle buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with savory dishes like roasted meats, stews, etc.

This Amish homemade bread is amazing! It's made with simple ingredients and has a soft and fluffy texture. Nothing is better than a piece of warm fresh bread straight out of the oven.

Banana Nut Bread makes the perfect holiday gift. To make it extra special as a holiday gift, bake it in mini loaf pans - (adjust the baking time). Once cooled, wrap in parchment or plastic wrap and tie with twine or ribbon. You can even add a sprig of rosemary or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch. (The Amish love to give food to friends and neighbors for holiday gifts.)