7 Easy Christmas Treats To Make This Holiday

The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by baking some delicious Christmas treats? Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, we've got you covered with these 7 easy Christmas treats to make this holiday season.

From classic sugar cookies to festive fudge, these treats are sure to impress your friends and family. And the best part? They're all easy to make and require minimal ingredients.

So, grab your apron and let's get baking!

1. Classic Sugar Cookies

These classic sugar cookies are a staple of the holiday season. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of soft, chewy cookies that are perfect for decorating.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Colored sugar or sprinkles for decorating

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
• Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles.

2. Peppermint Bark

This easy peppermint bark recipe is a perfect treat for the holiday season. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for gift-giving.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• 1 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
• Stir in peppermint extract.
• Spread melted white chocolate onto prepared baking sheet.
• Melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
• Spread melted dark chocolate over white chocolate.
• Sprinkle crushed candy canes over top of dark chocolate.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
• Break into pieces and serve.

3. Gingerbread Men

These adorable gingerbread men are a classic holiday treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of soft, spicy cookies that are perfect for decorating.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Decorations of your choice (icing, candy, etc.)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
• Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Decorate with icing and candy.

4. Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

These creamy eggnog cheesecake bars are a delicious holiday treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of rich, creamy bars that are perfect for serving at your holiday party.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 pounds cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
• Pour in melted butter and stir until crumbs are evenly moistened.
• Press crumb mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Beat in granulated sugar.
• Beat in egg yolks.
• Stir in eggnog and vanilla extract.
• Pour cheesecake batter over crust.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
• Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

5. Candy Cane Fudge

This easy candy cane fudge recipe is a perfect treat for the holiday season. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of creamy, peppermint-flavored fudge that's perfect for gift-giving.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
• Stir in sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract.
• Pour into a lined baking dish.
• Sprinkle crushed candy canes over top.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow fudge to set.
• Cut into squares and serve.

6. Chocolate Dipped Oreos

These chocolate dipped Oreos are a delicious and easy holiday treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of creamy, chocolatey cookies that are perfect for serving at your holiday party.

Ingredients:

• 1 package Oreos
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp shortening (optional)

Instructions:

• Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
• Dip Oreos into melted chocolate, coating completely.
• Place on a lined baking sheet.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
• Serve.

7. Peanut Butter Blossoms

These peanut butter blossoms are a classic holiday treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of soft, chewy cookies that are perfect for decorating.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Hershey's Kisses

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
• Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.

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