Christmas Treats Roundup: The 10 Best Treats for the Holidays

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The holidays are the one time of year that you have a free pass to indulge in endless Christmas treats. We’re talking iconic holiday desserts: peanut brittle, gingerbread men, s’mores, and the list goes on. This year, we’re ramping things up a bit with our roundup of the best Christmas treats for kids and adults to enjoy.

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Homemade peppermint hot chocolate in a blue mug with a snowman on it.

Peppermint hot chocolate is my husband and kids favorite flavor.  It’s the one drink I can order him at a coffee shop when we’re traveling to convince him to stop.  My parents have a tradition when the boys stay at their place to make the boys hot cocoa every morning while they drink their coffee.  …

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Hand Dipped Caramel Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

Caramel chocolate covered pretzel rods on a white cloth with a brown background.

Hand-Dipped Caramel Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are a must for our holiday treat buffets.  Making these is so much fun to do with the kids.  You’ll easily be able to let them make these gourmet pretzel rods their own unique creation.  Nothing beats a yummy combination of salty and sweet on that Christmas candy platter!  …

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My Families Best Cookie Decorating Icing

A snowman sugar cookie decorated in white with sprinkles using our families favorite sugar cookie frosting.

It’s that time of year again, where many will be looking for the best icing for decorating cookies. I’m pleased to say that I have mastered this sugar cookie icing without milk recipe so that you can decorate easy sugar cookies with your kids. This time of year so many families grab up some recipes …

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Hot Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats

Hot cocoa rice krispie treats with mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows on a wooden background.

There is nothing like these Hot Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats to jump-start your holiday treat making efforts.  Everyone enjoys Rice Krispie treats variations, but this one has to be my favorite. The combination of cereal, marshmallow, and chocolate makes everyone happier around the holidays!  When it comes to making holiday treats, nothing brings better memories …

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Polar Bear Rice Krispie Treats

To make Polar Bear Rice Krispie Treats you will need the following ingredients: Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats, M&M Candies, Wilton Bright White Candy Melts, Candy Eyes & Popsicle Sticks.  Christmas Rice Krispie Treats These delicious Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and a little bit of your …

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Ultimate Snacking Last Minute Party Ideas

Collage saying the ultimate list of finger food with a corn and bacon salad in the background and a baguette.

Have you ever found yourself about to host a party with no time to prepare? We’ve all had last minute guests, or an impromptu celebration that required some last minute party ideas for snacks.   Whether you have a few days or just a few hours, we have a great list of amazing ideas to help you …

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Stuffed Celery Sticks That Look Like Rudolph

Nutella and peanut butter celery sticks with pretzels as horns, candy eyes and a cranberry for Rudolph's nose.

The Christmas season is packed with parties and that usually means junk food.  Be the mom who brings a fun Christmas treat for school this year that doesn’t leave the kids wired! It’s easy to get overwhelmed with Christmas parties this time of year!. These Nutella and peanut butter stuffed celery sticks are here for …

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Have A Heart With The Grinch Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie treats covered in green candy melts with heart sprinkles.

My favorite time of year has arrived with the cooler weather and the holiday festivities. I really love the activities I can enjoy during the fall and winter season, like snowmobiling and enjoying the snow glistening off of the landscape like a magical dream come true. The Grinch is one of our favorite Christmas movies …

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