Who doesn’t love vanilla cupcakes? They’re a classic, delicious treat and the perfect canvas for creative toppings!
I love this simple cupcake because it’s so easy and delicious — and I can add anything I want on top.
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Nutella Christmas Tree
Nutella Christmas Tree, AKA Nutella Puff Pastry is an easy and festive holiday treat to serve for parties, gatherings, and Christmas morning.
The holiday season is all about creating memories and sharing joy, and what better way to do it than with a delightful Nutella Christmas Tree? I love all things Nutella and the Christmas season is a perfect excuse to use it in a yummy recipe!
This edible Christmas tree, made with layers of puff pastry and filled with creamy, chocolatey Nutella, is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. The combination of chocolate hazelnut spread and puff pastry is just plain tasty.
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Reindeer Cupcakes
Spread joy and add a dash of whimsy to your celebrations with our Cute Reindeer Cupcakes – a delightful treat for the eyes and taste buds!
Can you imagine anything more delightful than adorable reindeer cupcakes during the holiday season? These chocolate cupcakes are not just scrumptious; they’re a whole lot of fun to make and eat!
With their chocolate frosting, pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and cute red noses, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Christmas party.
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Christmas Popcorn
Christmas Popcorn is decked out in all things Christmasy, from red and green M&Ms to crushed pretzels. It’s the perfect sweet and salty treat to get you into the holiday spirit!
Christmas Popcorn is the perfect snack full of sweet, salty, and crunchy ingredients! We take our classic popcorn and mix it with a mix of pretzels, chocolate, and candy. You can’t beat this super easy treat for the holidays.
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Snickerdoodle Cake
It’s hard for me to pinpoint exactly what my favorite cookie is, but during the holiday season I definitely enjoy any cookie that channels the flavors of the season and snickerdoodles, with their inherent cinnamon flavor, do just that.
I decided to take that delicious, buttery and cinnamony flavor and translate it into a cake with this snickerdoodle cake.
If you haven’t had a snickerdoodle, know that they are the best of the sweet treats of autumn and winter — with their chewy texture, and full of cinnamon, they are the fall and winter seasons in cookie form.
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Christmas Cookie Board
During the holiday season we host parties or visitors on the regular and when we do I like to have some sweets ready to share. This Christmas cookie board is a great way to showcase some of your baking prowess while giving guests an amazing way to choose their preferred sweet treats.
This presentation works well for large parties as well as small gatherings and it’s incredibly customizable. Feature all of the seasonal treats that you’ve baked or even add some store-bought treats — you can even add little bowls of edible cookie dough or candies.
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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies
If you haven’t already guessed from my collection of recipes, I tend to be partial to chocolate as well as cheesecake when it comes to desserts. So it only made sense that I’d pair them together to create a rich, chocolate brownie with sweet cream cheese filling like these red velvet cream cheese brownies.
I do love regular brownies but there’s something special about red velvet. The cocoa powder gives it that deep chocolate flavor and the red color just makes it the prettiest of desserts — especially against the backdrop of the tangy cheesecake filling in this brownie.
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Grinch Crinkle Cookies
It’s a tradition during the holiday season at our house to watch our favorite Christmas movies throughout the month and one classic movie we can’t get enough of is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. So, naturally, I had to make some Christmas cookies that paid homage to that.
These Grinch cookies will steal your heart. They’re bright green and have an adorable tiny red heart on top channeling all of the Grinchiness.
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Christmas Truffles
During the holiday season we frequently have visitors and I like to keep some sweet treats around for when they stop by. These Christmas truffles are so easy to make I can whip them up quickly and keep them in the fridge to serve any time.
Christmas truffles are essentially a no-bake cheesecake filling with a simple coating of festive sprinkles. They pack the same flavor punch and texture of traditional cheesecake but without the time commitment that it takes to prepare and bake cheesecake.
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Christmas Charcuterie Board – Gift Box
When it comes to the Christmas season, I am always looking for something unique to put on the table or to gift to friends and family. With the more recent advent of takes on traditional charcuterie boards, I decided to make a Christmas charcuterie board.
Yes, traditional charcuterie boards are typically filled with prosciutto, mortadello, and even more recently salami roses. But the new charcuterie board is all about a variety of tastes and flavors that doesn’t revolve around meat.
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Champagne Frosting
There are few things more celebratory than a glass of bubbly Champagne but the sparkly beverage also adds a kick to baked goods. That’s what inspired me to make this gorgeous Champagne frosting.
While this frosting isn’t bubbly, it’s brimming with Champagne flavor and is perfect for all sorts of occasions from bridal showers to holidays. You can even add a little orange juice or zest to the frosting to make some mimosa cupcakes for a special brunch.
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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a favorite during the holidays. They’re easy to make with just 5 ingredients and taste delicious! Plus, they’ll be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Get ready to bake the tastiest gingerbread cookies of all time! Perfect for Christmas and holiday festivities, these delicious Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies will make your kids and grandparents smile.
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Christmas Cookie Fudge
Christmas Cookie Fudge tastes just like your favorite sugar cookies during the holidays! It’s made with only 5 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make.
Christmas Cookie Fudge is a delicious treat that combines two of our favorite things – sugar cookie flavor and fudge. This delectable confection combines the sweet taste of your favorite holiday cookie recipes with smooth, creamy fudge for a truly decadent experience.
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Grinch Truffles
When it comes to Christmas time I am all about making desserts that are themed around the holiday not only for the day itself, but also for holiday parties or for festive snacking at home. These Grinch truffles are one of my favorites to make.
These truffles are a seasonal take on classic Oreo balls. You still combine Oreos and cream cheese for the filling but then you coat them with chocolate that’s a bright green color and then decorate with a heart, channeling all of the Grinchiness.
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Lemon Cookie Bars Recipe
Sweet, crumbly lemon cookie bars with a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy, are a great sweet snack for Christmas.
Lemon desserts work really nicely after a nice hearty and filling Christmas dinner – they are refreshing, subtly sweet, and simply delicious.
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Rum Balls
When I entertain during the holiday season I love putting together a holiday cookie platter or a dessert tray with all sorts of different sweets. These rum balls are a necessary addition every year.
While many cookies take a bit of time to bake (and decorate), these little no-bake boozy treats come together in no time. And they’re always a hit!
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Peppermint Cake
Everyone has their favorite flavors that they seek out or that are their comfort at any given time of the year and I think I probably speak for a lot of us when I say that peppermint is that wintertime flavor I can’t get enough of. That’s why I decided to make this pretty peppermint poke cake.
For me, this cake just exudes holiday cheer with its bright white topping speckled with vibrant red peppermint candies. And the cake itself has just enough peppermint extract that’s balanced by the creamy mellowness of white chocolate in the pudding and the cake.
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Stained Glass Cookies
There are tons of different kinds of traditional cookies that I like to make during the holidays. However, one of my favorites to bake and serve are these gorgeous stained glass cookies.
These cookies look absolutely amazing and definitely give the impression that you spent a lot of time in the kitchen. Yet, they’re actually fairly simple and come together relatively quickly.
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Peppermint Snowball Cookies
I love a seasonal cookie and these peppermint snowball cookies are just thing to fulfill that craving, whether it’s for Christmas or just cold weather.
They’re so pretty with their bright white and powdery coating. But then when you bite into them they have all of the minty flavor of the season.
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Raspberry Pastry Twists
I often start my day with savory breakfast food but there’s something about the holiday season that makes me want to indulge in something sweet like breakfast pastries in the morning. These raspberry pastry twists are a crafty compromise — they’re definitely sweet, but the airiness of the puffed pastry makes them feel like a lighter option.
While I do like to indulge in these myself, I also love making them for a crowd. Not only are they tasty, but they also make for a beautiful presentation on the table whether it’s for breakfast or dessert.
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Linzer Cookies
Is there anything that says “holiday time” more than a perfectly prepared plate of Christmas cookies? The best part of a well-made tray of cookies is in the variety from the traditional to the newly created versions — these Linzer cookies are a must to add to your cookie presentation.
Linzer cookies are, indeed, a traditional style cookie but their intricate aesthetic may make them seem less approachable to a novice baker. Trust me, though, these are way easier to make than they seem.
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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip
Once the Christmas songs come on, I’m excited for all of the holiday desserts, even the store-bought ones. One of my favorites to see on the shelves inspired this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip.
Little Debbie knows how to make a popular snack cake or two, and this particular one doesn’t disappoint. Their Christmas tree cakes are so festive and adorable just as they are but I couldn’t resist making another dessert with them.
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Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies
Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies are a cute cut-out cookie treat for all your gluten-free friends. Gluten Free Sugar Cookies are tasty too!
Get ready for a holiday treat that everyone at your table can enjoy – Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies. These cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat, with their festive shapes and colorful decorations.
Imagine a sweet, buttery cookie with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, all dressed up in bright icings and sparkly sprinkles.
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Reindeer Oreo Balls
Reindeer Oreo Balls are a cute no-bake holiday treat that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Fun for parties, potlucks, and more.
Hey there, holiday bakers! Are you ready to add some whimsy and joy to your festive dessert table? Let me introduce you to the delightful Reindeer Oreo Balls. These charming treats are not just adorable to look at but also a blast to make and eat!
Imagine bite-sized Oreo truffles, dressed up like little reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a bright red nose. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings, Christmas parties, or just as a fun baking project with the family.
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Buckeye Cookies
If you’ve never heard of buckeye candies (or buckeye balls), let me tell you — they are extremely popular in the midwestern states in the US, particularly in Ohio. These delicious buckeye cookies beautifully emulate the original treat.
The original candies are made to look like buckeye nuts, largely dark in color (from the chocolate) but with a bit of brown (from the circle of peanut butter) exposed. These cookies look very similar.
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Keto Fudge
Keto Fudge is a delicious holiday treat made with cream cheese. It is a great low-carb alternative to traditional holiday fudge recipes. Tastes so good, you’ll never know it’s sugar-free.
Are you looking for a delicious and indulgent keto dessert that will help you stick to your diet? Look no further than this keto fudge!
It’s easy to make, and it’s perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings. Plus, it’s low in carbs and sugar-free, so you can indulge without feeling guilty. Not to mention that it works like a fat bomb, so it keeps your macros in check!
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Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are soft and chewy and so easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Plus, there’s no chill time required! Perfect for Christmas – everyone loves them!
Wanna know a little secret? You can make delicious cookies from cake mix. Yep, that box of cake mix in your pantry can be transformed into something even more magical than cake.
These red velvet crinkle cookies are easy to make and taste amazing. Plus, they’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges! They are a crowd favorite – so be sure to make a double batch.
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Chocolate Chip Chocolate Pound Cake
Decadent chocolate chip chocolate pound cake infused with loads of chocolate flavor. Moist crumb, bouncy cake texture, and heaps of melty chocolate chips inside.
If you love traditional pound cake, this recipe is like that but on steroids because we have not just double, but triple chocolate flavor: we have cocoa powder and chocolate chips in the cake batter, and we have rich creamy chocolate glaze on top of the cake (the best part of the cake, of course, especially if you ask children).
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Buttery Walnut Potato Chip Cookies
Delicious shortbread cookies loaded with mini chocolate chips, walnuts & salty potato chips make these Buttery Walnut Potato Chip Cookies the BEST EVER!
It’s the cookie-baking season! I’m so excited to be jumping on board with 49 other bloggers to bring Taste the USA: Idaho Edition. All 50 of us are bringing you cookies inspired by the state where we live.
Because I live in Idaho, I, of course, had to incorporate what Idaho is known for, the potato into these Buttery Walnut Potato Chip Cookies. Funny enough, I think I heard that Oregon & Washington actually produces more potatoes than Idaho.
This post was originally written in 2016. It has since been updated with additional images and FAQs.
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Peppermint Cookies
Peppermint Cookies are easy to make, loaded with white chocolate chips, peppermint bark, and peppermint crunch baking chips. They are soft and chewy and are the perfect holiday treat for peppermint lovers everywhere.
Calling all peppermint lovers! Do you love the taste and smell of peppermint? Then you’re going to love these cookies! They’re easy to make, and they’ll leave your kitchen smelling heavenly.
Plus, they’re perfect for Christmas or any other wintertime celebration. Enjoy!
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Sugar Cookie Bars
Sugar Cookie Bars are easy to make, frosted, and decorated with sprinkles. They are super soft and chewy, just like your favorite holiday sugar cookie recipe.
Do you love sugar cookies, but don’t want to spend all night rolling and cutting them out? Then you need to try these sugar cookie bars!
They’re easy to make and fun to customize with your favorite frosting and sprinkles. Plus, they’re the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. Enjoy!
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Microwave Peanut Brittle
Microwave Peanut Brittle is one of the quickest and easiest holiday candy recipes with a taste just like grandma’s classic recipe you grew up with.
Looking for a fun and easy Christmas recipe? Why not try microwave peanut brittle? This tasty treat is simple to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover peanuts you might have lying around. Give it a try!
