As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time of the year to make some tasty baked goods with your family and friends! If you’re looking for baking ideas, here are my top 10 recommendations (with recipes!).
- Yule Log Cake
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Yule logs are classic Christmas cakes that represent ancient traditions. One of these would make the perfect centerpiece to your holiday celebrations!
- Peppermint Bark
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Peppermint bark is a classic Christmas treat. It also makes the perfect gift for others and, even better, it’s really easy to make.
- Peppermint Meringues
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While meringues are a bit more challenging to make, they’re definitely worth it! You can make them with different colors, such as red, green, or yellow!
- Hot chocolate Cookies
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These cookies are the perfect companion to a mug of hot chocolate. In fact, one of the key ingredients of this dessert is hot chocolate mix!
- Gingerbread Cookies
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These gingerbread cookies have a soft center and crisp edges. They’re the perfect thing for get-togethers, since you can make a fun group activity out of decorating them however you like. For example, try adding your favorite candy or frosting.
- Bundt Cake
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While some cakes can be a bit intimidating to make, this bundt cake is very beginner-friendly. It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort and will always turn out delicious.
- Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
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These Christmas cookies are a classic for a reason! They are as rich and fudgy as brownies, yet still have the texture of a cookie, making them the best of both worlds.
- Candy Cane Cookies
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These candy cane cookies are the perfect treat if you love peppermint. They’re easy to bake and perfect to bring to a holiday party!
Jocelyn Hsu / Spoon - Penguin Cookies
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While these penguin cookies take a bit longer than most, it’s worth it when you realize how creative you can get when making them! You can even turn it into a competition with your friends and family to see who can make the next penguin.
- Snowman Cupcakes
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These snowman cupcakes are great to enjoy while sitting down and watching Frosty the Snowman! They almost look too cute to eat!
