It’s the holiday season, and as much as we would love to sit down on a couch, the kitchen is where we want to be! And the scope of holiday baking extends beyond simply bringing home baked goods: there is the warm scent of cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla, the pleasure of giving baked goods, and, of course, the feeling of pride when you bake something tasty yourself.

If you are worried that you might not be able to find the ingredients for these yummy treats, leave that to us! At Waangoo, your one-stop online grocery store in Singapore, finding these ingredients will be a cake-walk!

We can see your mouth watering, and stomach grumbling. So let’s move on to some easy and delicious holiday dessert recipes that will be great for the Christmas season.

Make festivities even more special with these holiday baking recipes

The festive season is near; let’s not wait any longer and start preparing holiday sweet treats. So no matter whether you are a professional chef or just a beginner, here are some simple yet delicious holiday desserts to help you begin with.

Let’s get baking!!!

1. Christmas Cake

A rich, fruity cake - perfect for the holiday season!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cashews, cranberries)
• 1/4 cup rum

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.  
5. Stir in the dried fruit and rum.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely before decorating with marzipan, fondant, or buttercream frosting.

2. Simple Christmas Cookie Recipes: The Classic Sugar Cookie

It's a holiday staple that's both fun to make and delicious to eat!

Instructions:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until a dough forms.
6. Roll the dough into small balls, place them on a baking sheet, and gently flatten with a fork.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
8. Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

3. Gingerbread Cookies: A Holiday Favorite

One of the most popular Christmas treat recipes, these are a comforting treat that perfectly capture the spirit of the season.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until fluffy.
3. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes.
7. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until firm.
9. Cool down the cookies before you serve them.

4. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chips + cookies + love = perfect festive holiday treats!!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:  

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.  
4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between the cookies.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Let the cookies cool completely.

5. Cinnamon Roll Christmas Wreath

For a fun twist on a traditional breakfast treat, why not bake a cinnamon roll wreath?

Ingredients:

• 250ml warm milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon cinnamon powder

Instructions:

1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let it froth for 10 minutes.
2. Add melted butter, salt, egg, and flour; knead until smooth (5-7 minutes).
3. Let it rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
4. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Melt the butter.
5. Roll dough into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
6. Roll up and cut into pieces.
7. Place rolls in a greased dish, cover, and rise for 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes.
9. Enjoy your warm cinnamon rolls!

Festive holiday treats made easier with Waangoo!

Whether you're making simple Christmas cookie recipes or something a little more adventurous, holiday baking is all about having fun, experimenting, and sharing the joy of good food with the people you love. There’s no shortage of festive holiday treats that will fill your home with the aroma of food, fun and frolic! With Waangoo, your favourite place to buy online groceries in Singapore, you can easily find all the ingredients you need for your Christmas baking ideas. Not just the ingredients, but also for baking supplies Singapore relies on Waangoo!

So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get baking — your loved ones are waiting for your sweet treats!