The holidays are a perfect time to pick out some fun new
recipes and try them with the family. Whether you like to cook by yourself or
get the whole family involved, these recipes are sure to be a repeat all
throughout the year whenever you're craving a bit of Christmas. Cooking is a
great way to spend time together, while listening to Christmas carols or watching
your favorite holiday movies. These recipes cover a range of time commitments,
flavors, and textures, so you can have a one-of-a-kind experience with
whichever one you choose to try yourself.
Butter
Pecan Cookies
This first recipe is a delightful butter pecan cookie
recipe from the blog "Baker by Nature." Coated in chopped and whole pecans,
these cookies are perfect for any nut-lovers who are looking for a warm and
toasty bite. Using your standard cookie recipe that is enhanced with brown
butter, cinnamon, and pecans, these cookies will likely replace the pecan
cookies that your aunt always makes. Be sure to add a pinch of salt to the top
of each cookie right as it comes out of the oven, for an extra level of flavor.
Holiday
Pecan Hand Pies
If you're cooking for a group, these holiday pecan hand
pies are perfect for everyone, so no one is fighting over the
biggest piece of pie. The recipe comes from the blog "One Little Project," run
by a stay-at-home mom who prides herself on making easy recipes that kids can
get involved with. The hand pies are made my cutting pie crust into Christmas
tree shapes and then filling them with pecan filling, before topping with the
other piece of pie crust and baking. These are perfect for getting the little
ones in the kitchen and away from the TV.
Christmas
Tree Spinach-Dip Breadsticks
To keep you from eating too many sweets, this savory recipe
is sure to be another festive hit. This easy recipe for Christmas
tree spinach-dip breadsticks comes from the blog "It's Always
Autumn," where she gives step-by-step photo instructions to get the perfect
twist on your breadsticks. They are made with pizza crust or puff pastry,
spinach dip, and lots of cheese, and the Christmas tree shape is accentuated by
twisting the breadsticks, making them easy to pull apart. This is a great dish
that everyone in the family can enjoy, while also giving you a great photo for
your social media.
Oreo
Christmas Coal
This is another simple but sweet treat that is a play on the
classic Rice Krispies treat. From the blog "Passion for Saving," a simple
recipe for Oreo
Christmas Coal is the perfect gift for the entire family. Although
kids might not find it as funny, the "coal" tastes good enough for immediate
forgiveness. Made by crushing Oreo cookies and mixing them with melted butter
and marshmallows, these great treats are an easy way to spruce up your table of
snacks on Christmas while everyone opens presents.
Triple
White Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms
These delicious cookies are a great way to use extra candy
canes after Christmas. The recipe for the Triple
White Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms comes from "Crazy for Crust."
With lots of white chocolate and peppermint, these are a perfect dessert to go
with hot chocolate. This recipe follows your traditional blossom cookie recipe,
with the addition of white chocolate instant pudding to give it a soft and
chewy texture and Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses for the peppermint flavor. Adding
crushed candy canes to the cookie could give this an added level of
deliciousness.
