Who doesn’t love mini marshmallows in their hot chocolate/cocoa? I actually prefer fluff in my hot chocolate, but I’ll take marshmallows too. These would be great as gifts in a gift basket or add them to the hot cocoa bar after winter fun. Best thing about this recipe is you can make the marshmallows as big or small as you … Read More ...
No Bake Dark Chocolate Whiskey Bites (gluten-free)
Cake bites with a little kick or not. There is a non-alcoholic version at the end of the recipe. It is the holiday and a time to be merry and make spirits bright. Let the adults be little kids again with this dessert. This would make a great holiday gift or treat for the holiday get together. Just mark them … Read More ...
Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate Spoons
If you are planning on giving hot chocolate in your gift baskets, you may want to add these spoons for added chocolaty goodness. These are always fun to make with the family and have on hand when it’s time for hot cocoa. These would be a cute addition to the hot cocoa station for your winter party.
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Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes
These adorable cupcakes are made to look like the iconic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You could make all the reindeer by adding chocolate M&Ms as noses instead of the red. I can see them lined up on platter in front of a sleigh on the dessert table. Beth at Hungry Happenings shows you how easy it is to make these … Read More ...
Chocolate Olive Oil Crinkle Gelt Cookies
Hanukkah’s version of the chocolate crinkle cookie. How gorgeous does this gold crinkle cookie look. It was created using the Wilton gold spray. You can also get that in silver too. If you don’t celebrate Hanukkah, you could make silver and gold cookies for the Christmas holiday. I’m going to have to make a trip to the baking section.
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How To Make Fun Gingerbread Star wars Wookie Cookies
I am totally sneaking these in to the new Star Wars movie
next week! The gingerbread man has a makeover that will be a hit with the Star Wars fan in your household. If you aren’t a Star Wars fan you could fill in the lines with white frosting and it can be the abominable snowman.
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Brownie Christmas Trees
How cute are these brownies?! An easy treat that you can make with your family and enjoy or bring to a party. You can make the brownies from scratch or buy a box of brownie mix. We always have an emergency box for unexpected guests or baked goods promised and you hear about it the night before. Hint: It doesn’t … Read More ...
Chocolate Chip Brittle
Thank you for another way to enjoy the chocolate chip cookie. What a great play on the peanut brittle. This is much easier than the actual cookie and if you break up some of the pieces small enough, you can feel less guilty eating a piece. A great treat for the home or to give as gifts to others.
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Star of David Cupcake
In continuation of the Hanukkah celebration, here is a cupcake with a Star of David created out of fondant. Very easy to make and will be loved at the Hanukkah celebration by all. Abeer at CakeWhiz shows you different ways to create the Star of David pattern. Even if you don’t celebrate Hanukkah, you could use the directions for other … Read More ...
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
Here is another ornament that you and the kids can make for your tree or gifts for other people. I still have the two cinnamon ornaments that my daughter made in preschool and elementary school. Great project for a holiday party or just a fun activity to do with the kids over the winter break.
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60-Second Merry Merry Haulers
At Edible Crafts, we always recommend playing with your food! Here is a cute idea for the kids to craft, play with, and then eat. A great idea when the weather outside is frightful, or you need to keep them busy while you finish your holiday baking. Maybe even a treat the whole family can make after dinner. If you … Read More ...
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
It is not the holidays, till the eggnog is poured. I don’t even need the alcohol, just straight from the bottle eggnog. This cheesecake bar does have 2 tablespoons of rum in it, but you could probably reduce or skip that step. Maybe Santa would enjoy one of these bite size delights along with the sugar cookies, while putting presents … Read More ...
Chocolate Hanukkah Cupcake Bites (gluten-free)
Although these cute little cupcake bites were made for Hanukkah, they could be used as a winter cupcake too. Lisa Stander Horel at Gluten free Canteen describes these cupcakes as Hanukkah gelt in a cupcake liner. Not only are these gluten-free, but they are also dairy free. Mini cupcakes to cure your sweet tooth without too much guilt.
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Microwave Rum, Raisin, and Walnut Fudge
Oh fudge! This is a great alternative to baked goods as holiday gifts for friends and family. Plus, it is microwaved so you aren’t a slave to the oven. Which is helpful in the warm weather areas and if you and your oven have love hate relationship. Currently, me and my oven when trying to make things for others.
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Sugar Cone Santa Hats
Did you know you can bend sugar cones? Beth at Hungry Happenings did and she shows you how to create these cute treats. This would be a really fun treat to make with the kids. How cute would these be at your holiday party. The bonus is you can create them a few weeks ahead of time and keep them … Read More ...