8 Foodtriber recipes to put you in the Christmas baking spirit

December is here and that means it's officially the winter holiday season. Whether you celebrate a particular holiday this month or your traditions differ, baking is a popular activity for many this time of year.

To help get you started, here are eight recipes from our Foodtribe baking community. Maybe you will find a new tradition!

Vintage brown sugar cookies

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Leighanne Ruse on FoodTribe: Last year for Christmas, my husband’s grandmother passed on this local cookbook put together by her

Last year for Christmas, my husband’s grandmother passed on this local cookbook put together by her community in 1941. Social distancing has

Posted by Leighanne Ruse, she notes the importance of passing down recipes throughout the generations. What better way of celebrating a holiday?

These delicious brown sugar cookies are from a 1941 community cookbook, gifted by her grandmother. They're so easy that you'll want to add these to your baking list this year.

Classic pre-war Christmas cake

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A classic pre-war Christmas cake recipe

Want to make a Christmas cake for the first time? Try making this one

Robert Percy also shared a traditional recipe from his family, passed down since the 1930s. Try this lovely Christmas cake and practice your creativity in decorating your very own.

Grandma's Mincemeat recipe for pies

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My grandma's mincemeat recipe: Perfect for your Christmas mince pies

Noooo, it doesn't have meat in it... that's just what it's called

Another old-school recipe from Robert—try this mincemeat recipe for your pies this season. If you've never attempted this classic treat, this is a simple recipe to follow.

German cookies with beer (O​pas Bierkekse/Grandpa's beer cookies)

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H​ow to make the most German cookies ever – yes, they have beer in them

C​ookies with beer

Robin 'Sweet Tooth' Ho shared this unique cookie recipe that includes beer as a key ingredient. We might have to try these!

The most amazing chocolate chip cookies

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The most amazing chocolate chip cookies recipe

These cookies are crispy and chewy on the outside, gooey and chocolaty on the inside. They're the best chocolate chip cookies you'll ever ha

If you're looking to seriously upgrade your chocolate chip cookies this year, try out this recipe by Vaishnavi Garlapati. The secret? Brown butter to give them extra flavor.

The best chewy sugar cookies

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The Best Chewy Sugar Cookies

An easy recipe for a staple Christmas cookie

Kyra Sage promises these sugar cookies are delectably chewy, quick, and easy. They also don't require the dough to be chilled prior to baking. These are a must-bake!

Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

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Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

If you're looking for a nice and sweet weekend snack, this is the perfect recipe.

Helene Helle gives us a yummy twist on a classic—chocolate chips compliment these peanut butter cookies. If you make these, they surely won't last long as they will be first eaten.

Traditional Christmas cake

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Traditional C​hristmas Cake recipe

N​o Christmas is ever complete without a traditional Christmas Cake on the table

Last but certainly not least, Doug Smith shared his incredible Christmas cake that takes time and lots of love, and the result is completely worth it. His article is a nice story in itself. This is definitely worth trying if you have extra time on your hands this year.

What is your favorite thing to bake during the holidays?