Happy Monday, collegiettes! This week’s Pinterest Picks article is full of holiday goodies! There are cookies, candies, cocktails and even healthy snacks! Are you making a special holiday treat this year? Is there a great holiday snack you think I should know about? Let me know in the comment section below!
My first pins are all about holiday cookies. Looking for a change-up from the usual gingerbread people? Look to Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming for some inspiration! She created a list of 100 Christmas Holiday Cookie Ideas and I guarantee you will find a recipe that satisfies any sweet tooth. Pictured above are the red velvet shortbread cookies. How good do they look?
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Whenever I make a pie, I always use the extra crust to make cinnamon-sugar bites in the oven. However, the extra dough never seems to make enough! It wasn’t until I saw this pin from Munchkin Munchies that I realized I should just use a whole crust and make Pie Fries. These sweet treats could not be easier to make and they are a delicious treat to eat with jam, frosting or just by themselves!
For more twists on traditional holiday goodies try:
Gingerbread Cake Balls from The Cookie Crumbles
Waffle Iron Cookies from The Better Baker
Rolo Stuffed Snickerdoodles from Rachel Schultz
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Still looking for something sweet? Martha Stewart shares 27 easy and homemade candy recipes! There is a candy for every holiday activity– a tray of vanilla fudge for a family celebration or a mountain of popcorn balls for movie night! These candies also make great gifts. Place the foolproof fudge in a box with patterned tissue paper and a large ribbon and you have a treat that’s delicious and adorable! Who doesn’t love getting sweets?
Need additional candy gift ideas? Try these Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops from Liv Life—you can pair them with a jar of hot chocolate mix!
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The holidays would not be complete without festive drinks. Jingle Juice, anyone? MyRecipes shares their list of 20 Terrific Holiday Cocktails and they are certain that the colorful concoctions “will put you in good spirits”. On the list you can find Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer, Frozen Cranberry Margaritos and more. Enjoy your drinks, collegiettes, but please celebrate responsibly. We all know what happened to grandma when she had too much eggnog that one time…
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Looking for a healthier option to bring to a holiday party? Try this Vegetable Wreath recipe from Taste of Home. The recipe was submitted by Edna Hoffman who says “Vegetables and dip are a mainstay at most holiday parties. I like to dress up this appetizer by cutting vegetables into festive shapes and arranging them as a wreath. It’s a nice conversation piece.”
How about a broccoli tree? Living Locurto shares the recipe for two different tree arrangements—complete with ornaments! Check it out in their 10 Creative Vegetable Trays post!