4 Tastiest December Food Holidays Plus Recipes for Each

December 2, 2020 by Aubrey Meister

The traditional winter holidays aren’t the only ones worth celebrating this year! In addition to the tasty holiday treats many people enjoy in December, the month is filled with special food holidays that are sure to make this time of year even better. This month’s food holidays include a few sweet treats as well as a savory food item. 

Keep an eye out for deals from your favorite shops and restaurants on these food holidays. You can often get free or discounted foods as a way to celebrate. You could also try out new recipes on each of these holidays. Don’t forget to make extras to share with a neighbor or loved one during the holiday season! 

Take a look at the upcoming December food holidays and learn about all of the ways you can celebrate them this year.

4 Tasty December Food Holidays Plus Recipes

National Cookie Day - December 4 

Who doesn’t love a homemade cookie fresh out of the oven? Whether you like chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal raisin or another kind of cookie, this is a holiday that’s perfect for anyone. There’s a cookie for everyone to enjoy, no matter what you’re in the mood for. Celebrate National Cookie Day on December 4 with a homemade batch of cookies or your favorite kind of store-bought cookies. Why not try something different this time though? If you’re looking for a new cookie recipe to test out, try these Sweet and Tender Salted Caramel Cookies! 

National Brownie Day - December 8 

National Brownie Day allows you to indulge in one of your favorite treats. On December 8, enjoy a warm homemade brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It never hurts to switch things up from the traditional box mix. Ready to make a new kind of brownie from scratch? These Mocha Brownies with Cafe Latte Frosting are the perfect way to branch out on National Brownie Day! Don’t forget to make a cup of coffee to go with it. We won’t tell if you decide to start your day with this tasty treat. 

National Cupcake Day - December 15 

National Cupcake Day is sure to make your day a whole lot sweeter! It doesn’t have to be your birthday or another special occasion for you to indulge in a tasty cupcake topped with delicious icing. If you’re looking for a fun activity for National Cupcake Day, why not hone in on your cupcake decorating skills with the help of a YouTube video? Or you could get the family involved in a cupcake decorating contest. You can get into the holiday spirit with Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Vanilla Buttercream Icing! 

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National Bacon Day - December 30 

Bacon is one of the top favorite foods in America, so it’s no surprise that there is an entire day dedicated to it. Bacon lovers know that there are many different ways to eat bacon as a side or a topping. On December 30, enjoy bacon slices with your pancakes and eggs for breakfast for National Bacon Day. If you want to try something a little different, top your soup or salad with crumbled bacon. To celebrate National Bacon Day in a sweet and spicy way, try this Candied Bacon recipe! Add it to another dish or enjoy it on its own.