Whether you are in need of an affordable gift, a snack for Santa Claus, or a treat for yourself, these 5 classic holiday treats will do the trick! They are easy to make, fun for everyone, and delicious.
1. Sugar Cookies
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Add a little joy to this classic dessert with Christmas cookie cutters, icing, and sprinkles. Kids will love decorating Frosty the Snowman!
Here’s what you’ll need:
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3 cups of all purpose flour
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1 tsp. baking powder
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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2 sticks of butter, softened
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1 cup of granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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1 tbsp. milk
Find this easy and affordable recipe here.
2. Peppermint Bark
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Get minty fresh breath with this scrumptious treat. It’s better than toothpaste.
The ingredients:
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12 oz. semisweet chocolate
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1 ½ tsp of peppermint extract
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1 lb white chocolate
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3 candy canes
Find the recipe at Food Network.
3. Lemon Bars
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Don’t be a sour lemon head. Give the gift of giving with this classic treat.
The ingredients:
For the crust
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½ lb of unsalted butter, room temp
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½ cup of granulated sugar
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2 cups flour
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⅛ kosher salt
For the filling
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6 extra large eggs
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3 cups granulated sugar
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2 tbsp of grated lemon zest
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1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 cup flour
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Powder sugar (for dusting on top)
4. Gingerbread Cookies
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Run, run, as fast as you can, and bake the Gingerbread Man!
Decorate him, his house with icing, and your favorite candy toppings. It’s fun for the whole family.
Here’s what you’ll need:
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6 cups of all purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tbsp of ground ginger
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1 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp ground cloves
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 cup of shortening
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1 cup molasses
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup water
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Find this recipe here.
5. Fudge
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For all the chocolate lovers out there, indulge in this rich desert.
The ingredients:
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3 cups of semisweet chocolate chips
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1 can (14 oz.) of unsweetened condensed milk
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¼ cup of butter
*Tip – add your favorite nuts, caramel, or marshmallows for a fun twist.
Now, grab your friends and family, and start baking! Don’t forget the milk.