Welcome to PudgeFactor's Southern Holiday Recipe Advent Calendar. We're counting down to Christmas with 24 days of tested, human-verified recipes designed to make your season delicious.
This isn't just a countdown; it's a curated collection of our best Southern appetizers and homemade edible gifts. Whether you're looking for the viral Crock Pot Candy, classic Sausage Balls with a Twist, or a show-stopping Cinnamon Snowflake Bread, you'll find it here.
How it Works: Click a numbered day below to reveal the day's surprise, or scroll to the Index below the calendar to browse the full collection by category.
PudgeFactor's Holiday Recipe Advent Calendar
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crock Pot Candy
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Easy Mini Fire Crackers
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Sweet & Salty Buttery Roasted Pecans
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Classic Southern Cheese Straws
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Crunchy Cinnamon Praline Pecans
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Easy Bacon Egg and Cheese Sliders
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Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
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Creamy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Easy Three Cheese Sausage Balls with Maple Dijon Dip
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Christmas Corn Flake Wreaths: A Sweet and Easy Treat
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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes and Cake Balls
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Easy 5-Minute Cranberry Pistachio Holiday Bark
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Toasted Pecan Snowball Cookies (Classic Christmas Cookies)
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No-Knead Focaccia: Easy & Bubbly Bread
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Easy Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls (Perfect Holiday Gift)
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Quick and Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways
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Triple Chocolate Praline Pretzel Squares
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Turkey Shaped Homemade French Bread for the Holidays
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Quick and Easy Holiday Queso Blanco
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Leftover Rib Roast Sliders
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Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Wreath
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Sous Vide Bacon and Gruyere Egg Cups
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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
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Cinnamon Snowflake Bread
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Looking for a specific recipe? Here is the complete collection of Southern appetizers, homemade gifts, and festive breads included in this year's countdown.
Homemade Sweets & Edible Gifts
Perfect for cookie exchanges, stocking stuffers, and holiday tins.
- Day 1: Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crock Pot Candy - Low-stress homemade candy.
- Day 3: Sweet & Salty Buttery Roasted Pecans - A simple, savory twist on the classic nut snack.
- Day 5: Crunchy Cinnamon Praline Pecans - That famous mall smell, recreated in your kitchen.
- Day 10: Christmas Corn Flake Wreaths - A sweet and easy treat.
- Day 11: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes - Homemade cake balls better than the original.
- Day 12: Cranberry Pistachio Holiday Bark - An easy 5-minute festive treat.
- Day 13: Toasted Pecan Snowball Cookies - Classic Christmas cookies.
- Day 15: Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls - The perfect holiday gift.
- Day 16: Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways - Quick and easy creamy bites.
- Day 17: Triple Chocolate Praline Pretzel Squares - Sweet, salty, and crunchy layers.
- Day 23: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies - Buttery, slice-and-bake cookies.
Savory Southern Appetizers
Crowd-pleasing snacks for your holiday parties and game days.
- Day 2: Easy Mini Fire Crackers - Spicy, seasoned saltine crackers.
- Day 4: Classic Southern Cheese Straws - A crispy, cheesy staple.
- Day 7: Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms - Savory bites for passing around.
- Day 8: Creamy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip - A hot, bubbly classic.
- Day 9: Three Cheese Sausage Balls with Maple Dijon Dip - The quintessential Christmas morning snack.
- Day 19: Quick and Easy Holiday Queso Blanco - A smooth white cheese dip.
- Day 21: Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Wreath - A stunning centerpiece appetizer.
Festive Breads & Holiday Brunch
From Christmas morning breakfast to using up leftovers.
- Day 6: Easy Bacon Egg and Cheese Sliders - Feed a crowd easily.
- Day 14: No-Knead Focaccia - Easy and bubbly bread.
- Day 18: Turkey Shaped Homemade French Bread - Fun for the holidays.
- Day 20: Leftover Rib Roast Sliders - The best way to use up that roast.
- Day 22: Sous Vide Bacon and Gruyère Egg Cups - Starbucks-style breakfast bites.
- Day 24: Cinnamon Snowflake Bread - A show-stopping sweet bread.
Thanks for joining us for this festive 24-day recipe countdown! If you found a few new favorites, be sure to save this page so you can revisit it throughout the month.
Looking for even more holiday recipes? Browse our Christmas appetizers, sweet treats, and edible gift ideas for inspiration. And as always, if you make any of these dishes, tag us or leave a comment - We love seeing what you create in your kitchen.
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