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5 Holiday Treats to Serve at Your Next Party

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at JMU chapter.

1. Cranberry Punch

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Everyone loves a fun festive drink, and this one is easy to make and so yummy! All you need is equal parts Sprite and cranberry juice, and then add in some cranberries and lime slices for a festive look! It’s simple, delicious and refreshing!

2. Peppermint Blossoms

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These cookies are the perfect treat to bring to a cookie exchange! All you need is cookie dough and peppermint Hershey’s Kisses! Roll the cookie dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet, then bake about 8 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center and let them cool. So easy and festive!

3. Santa Hat Cupcakes

Both the kids and adults in your life will love this one! Bake your favorite flavor of cupcake and use any type of white icing. Put a strawberry with the stem cut off in the center of the cupcake and pipe the icing around it. Then dab some more icing on the top of strawberry, acting as the fluffy white ball at the end of a Santa hat. Keep it classy and serve as is or add red and green sprinkles for a fun look!

4. Christmas Tree Brownies

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Everyone loves brownies, and these Christmas tree brownies are sure to be a hit this holiday season! Just bake the brownies as you normally would, and once they’re cool, cut them into triangles. You can decorate them with green icing and different types of sprinkles and stick a piece of candy cane at the bottom for a trunk!

5. Festive Fruit Kabobs

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So your guests don’t leave your house with a total sugar crash, this healthy holiday appropriate treat is a must! On a kabob spear, put on a green grape, a banana slice, a strawberry with the stem cut off, and finally, a mini marshmallow! It’s red and green and looks just like Santa’s hat!

Aleixka has a B.A. in Media Arts and Design and a minor in Spanish from James Madison University. She loves all things books, traveling, food, and photography.