The winter holidays are just around the corner, and with it come family time and reunions. What more perfect way to unite the family than over holiday-themed desserts! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, there is something for everyone on this list:
1. Soft M&M Christmas Cookie Bars:
These cookie bars are the perfect festive treat for those with a sweet tooth for chocolate. These bars are ready in just 35 minutes and serve 20 people, perfect for a big family of children and adults, who are sure to love this dessert.
Find the recipe here: Soft M&M Christmas Cookie Bars
2. Glazed Mango Pound Cake:
This cake is the perfect conclusion to a traditional Kwanzaa dinner. The cake is super aesthetically pleasing, and equally as delicious! Glaze the cake and serve it with Mango slices to amp it up a bit!
Find the recipe here: Glazed Mango Pound Cake
3. Sufganiyot:
Sufganiyot are a traditional donut to those who celebrate Hanukkah. They are fried in oil and filled with jelly to symbolize the oil that lasted for 8 days in the story of Hanukkah that occurred in Jewish history. This recipe shows how to fill the donuts with either strawberry or apricot jelly, and is formulated as a parent-child friendly recipe, making for a perfect bonding experience!
Find the recipe here: Sufganiyot
4. Gingerbread Cookies:
Is there anything better than the snap of gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa on Christmas morning? At least there isn’t for me! This gingerbread cookies recipe is highly rated and is sure to be a spiced sensation to your taste buds!
Find the recipe here: Gingerbread Cookies
5. Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies:
Peppermint candy canes are an iconic Christmas candy. These minty treats bring the perfect sweet to minty balance when incorporated into thick fudgy chocolate brownies! This recipe is easy and sure to amaze!
Find the recipe here: Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies
6. Hanukkah Sugar Cookies:
Sugar cookies are perfect desserts to decorate, and what better theme than Hanukkah! Cut the cookies into shapes such as a Menorah, Dreidel, or gelt using cookie cutters, and decorate as you please. Baking these make for a perfect family activity before the holidays! You can also substitute for Christmas themed cookie cutters as well!
Find the recipe here: Hanukkah Sugar Cookies
7. Christmas Cake Pops:
Christmas themed cake pops are sure to excite children and get them in the spirit of the holidays! These pops are super simple to make and have 5 star reviews, making this recipe a perfect holiday baking treat for the sprinkle lovers of the family!
Find the recipe here: Christmas Cake Pops
8. Traditional Cranberry Pie:
For the more mature taste buds, this cranberry pie will definitely amaze. Crunchy pecans add texture and flavor to this cake-like pie. The festive color of the cranberries in this delicious pie is sure to make a nice addition to your holiday dessert table!
Find the recipe here: Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie