15 Favorite Christmas Treats
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The holidays are full of memories for me. Baking is a huge part of that, and I love to pack my freezer full of different treats for family, friends AND Santa Claus. If you haven’t begun your holiday baking, start NOW! ?
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1. Best Ever Snickerdoodle Cookies
These are the BEST Ever Snickerdoodle Cookies. Start with a sugar cookie base, add cinnamon, and skip the icing. So soft and chewy, and perfect for the holidays!
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a classic holiday recipe, super simple to make, and quite festive, if I do say so myself! Cookie Season is in full swing, so get your mixers out, and let’s bake!
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3. Chocolate Monster Cookie Balls
Chocolate Monster Cookie Balls are a combination of my mom’s M&M Monster Cookies and my Power Balls. Peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, mini m&ms, oatmeal, and honey…rolled into a ball and covered with melted chocolate and a peanut butter drizzle.
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4. Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans
Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans are a staple in our house over the Holidays. A perfect salad topper, but an even better snack! Watch out – these are addicting!
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5. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Take a simple chocolate cookie (with coffee in it!) and make it festive by dipping it in white chocolate and topping it with peppermint sprinkles. So easy and SO delicious!
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Easy Caramel Popcorn is straight from Norma Jean’s Kitchen. My mom made this when we were kids on a lazy football-watching weekend. Baking it in the oven makes it nice and crunchy, and leaves the house smelling like heaven!
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These cookies bring me waaaayyy back. Norma Jean made them when we were growing up, and I remember helping to decorate them with my siblings. Oh, the memories!
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Toffee is the ultimate holiday treat and reminds me of my mom, who used to make this every year. Only eight ingredients, a little finesse, and some patience – learned the hard way.
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These Easy Homemade Turtles are an easy no-bake holiday treat, that are both sweet and salty. My mom made these for us at Christmas time, and they are bring back all the memories.
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M&M Monster Cookies combine ALL of the good stuff – peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, and m&ms. No flour in these cookies, and you won’t even miss it!
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11. No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
My simple No Bake Peanut Butter Balls are amazingly creamy in the inside, and slightly crunchy on the outside. A great holiday treat, but you can use different sprinkles for any other occasion too!
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12. No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the lazy way to make peanut butter cups. Just as tasty, but way easier, and perfect for the holidays. My guys gobbled these up!
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13. Soft and Chewy Gingersnap Cookies
Soft and Chewy Gingersnap Cookies are one of my favorite holiday cookies. The molasses provides a full, deep flavor that isn’t overly sweet, and makes these cookies perfect for a cozy pajama day on a chilly weekend. Bring on Christmas!
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14. Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies
Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies are simple, buttery, and the perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea. Make the dough in advance, and then freeze for later! Great for the holidays too.
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15. Mini Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Mini Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are not only perfect for the holidays, but for anytime of year. Oatmeal and cranberries are a truly great combination!
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