Our Favorite Vintage Christmas Recipes That Deserve a Comeback This Year

They've only gotten better with age. 

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Southern Living Editors

In the South, the Christmas season revolves around family, time-honored traditions, and usually the kitchen. We can’t think about our childhood Christmas memories without landing on our favorite holiday meals and treats that make appearances year after year—and are passed down generation to generation. From mouthwatering roasts to perfect pound cakes, our Christmas recipes are not ones to forget. At Southern Living, we’ve featured some of the very best, truly award-worthy holiday recipes that deserve to be spotlighted yet again. These throwback recipes go back over two decades and feature the old-school holiday dishes we have loved the most, submitted largely by our talented readers over the years. When we say, “An oldie, but a goodie,” these recipes fit the bill no matter how many years go by. Spice up your holiday menu this year by giving these vintage Christmas recipes another look—you might just find a new family classic. Get ready to slice into our savory Chicken Alouette and fill your cookie tins with our Molasses Crinkles. There’s something for every occasion. 

1 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Crown Pork Roast with Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing

Recipe: Crown Pork Roast with Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing 

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2 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing

Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing 

3 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Rum Balls

Recipe: Rum Balls 

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4 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Hot Cranberry Bake

Recipe: Hot Cranberry Bake 

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5 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie  

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6 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Apple-Bourbon Pie

Recipe: Apple-Bourbon Pie  

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7 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Orange Cake

Recipe: Orange Cake 

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8 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls

Recipe: Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls 

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9 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole

Recipe: Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole 

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10 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Burgundy Eye-of-Round

Recipe: Burgundy Eye-of-Round  

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11 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Chocolate-Mint Whipped Cream Cake

Recipe: Chocolate-Mint Whipped Cream Cake 

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12 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Italian Casserole

Recipe: Italian Casserole 

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13 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

Recipe: Italian Ricotta Cheesecake 

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14 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Creamy Ham-and-Chicken Medley

Recipe: Creamy Ham-and-Chicken Medley 

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15 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Toasted Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe: Toasted Oatmeal Cookies 

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16 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Snow Flurries

Recipe: Snow Flurries  

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17 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Molasses Crinkles

Recipe: Molasses Crinkles

These cookies have all the sweetness of the season. 

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18 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Chicken Alouette

Recipe: Chicken Alouette  

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19 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Roast Pork with Spiced Cherry Sauce

Recipe: Roast Pork with Spiced Cherry Sauce  

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20 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Grits Dressing

Recipe: Grits Dressing  

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21 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Apple Strudel

Recipe: Apple Strudel 

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22 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Polish Sugar Cake

Recipe: Polish Sugar Cake  

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23 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe: Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Cookies 

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24 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Southwestern-Style Spoonbread Dressing

Recipe: Southwestern-Style Spoonbread Dressing 

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25 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Chocolate Trifle

Recipe: Chocolate Trifle  

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26 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Frozen Cranberry Relish

Recipe: Frozen Cranberry Relish 

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27 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Citrus-Marinated Turkey Breast

Recipe: Citrus-Marinated Turkey Breast  

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28 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Marbled Pecan Pound Cake

Recipe: Marbled Pecan Pound Cake 

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29 of 33 Hector Manuel Sanchez

Japanese Fruitcake with Lemon-Coconut Frosting

Recipe: Japanese Fruitcake with Lemon-Coconut Frosting 

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30 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Easy Santa Cookies

Recipe: Easy Santa Cookies  

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31 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Pinwheel Cookies

Recipe: Pinwheel Cookies 

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32 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Cherry Chocolates

Recipe: Cherry Chocolates 

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33 of 33 Laurey W. Glenn

Almond Brickle Treats

Recipe: Almond Brickle Treats 

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