Dinner Recipes

Currently cooking

Here are the most popular recipes.

View all recipes

Dessert

Dessert recipes with full instructions

Christmas Crinkle Cookies – Easy Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

December 11, 2025

Close-up of golden shortbread rounds with raspberry swirls, some finished with a thin chocolate drizzle, arranged on a festive holiday plate, Christmas Cookies.

Raspberry Swirl Cookies with Butter Shortbread – Easy Christmas Cookies

December 11, 2025

Raspberry Swirl Cookies with Butter Shortbread — Christmas Cookies That Steal the Show Christmas Cookies meet buttery shortbread and a bright raspberry ribbon in this irresistible cookie mash-up. These little discs blend melt-in-your-mouth Buttery Shortbread Cookies texture with a tangy swirl of Raspberry Jam, and they look gorgeous on a holiday platter. Ready to learn how to make them exactly right? Brief introduction to the recipe If you love simple bakes that look fancy, this is for you. The base is classic Shortbread Cookies — rich, crumbly, and utterly satisfying — and the swirl adds a pop of color and … Read more
Close-up of soft, golden thumbprint cookies filled with glossy raspberry jam, arranged on a festive plate, Christmas Simple Desserts.

Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies | Christmas Simple Desserts That Shine

December 11, 2025

Christmas Simple Desserts — Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies That Shine Christmas Simple Desserts like these Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies always steal the show during the holidays. These buttery, jam-topped little rounds deliver nostalgia in every bite — crisp at the edges, tender in the middle, and dressed in jewel-toned jam that makes your cookie platter look like a party. Who doesn’t love that? Below you’ll find a friendly, no-nonsense guide to everything about these cookies: why they’re a must-bake, the little family story behind them, a clear ingredient breakdown, a step-by-step method you can follow with your eyes closed (well, … Read more

Editor’s choice

A selection of my favorite recipes

Cozy Peppermint Sugar Cookies — Classic Christmas Type Cookies Everyone Will Love

Dessert

Christmas Type Cookies have a way of turning an ordinary December afternoon into something cozy and magical. These peppermint sugar cookies are exactly that — classic, minty, and ridiculously easy to love. Brief introduction to the recipe If you want Festive Sugar Cookies that smell like the holidays and decorate like a pro, this recipe is your new go-to. The dough is forgiving, the bake time is short, and the peppermint buttercream gives each cookie a bright, candy-cane finish. Whether you’re decorating with kids or frosting a tray for a party, these cookies deliver big flavor with straightforward technique. Why … Read more

Close-up of peppermint sugar cookies topped with swirled buttercream and crushed candy cane, arranged on a festive plate, Christmas Type Cookies.
Discover quick and tasty dinner recipes that make weeknights easy and delicious.
Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

About Me