Indulge Your Sweet Tooth: 10 Super Simple Holiday Cookie and Candy Recipes!
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The winter holiday season is synonymous with sweetness, indulgence and giving, and I've got you covered with ten very easy cookie and candy recipes. They all have a 15-minute prep time at most, and there are some vegan and gluten-free options included so everyone can partake. Whether you're hosting a gathering, contributing as a guest, or just looking to share an activity with your family, these recipes just might become your new holiday tradition!
Warm, chewy, cinnamon-flavored cookies? Yes, please!
Ingredients: unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Bake the best of both worlds with this soft brownie and chocolate chip cookie hybrid.
Ingredients: ground/milled flaxseed, vegan butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, vegan milk, and vegan chocolate chips.
These delicious squares are sure to disappear quickly.
Ingredients: unsalted butter, light brown sugar, large egg yolk, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, Hershey’s chocolate bars, and chopped pecans.
Serve up the classic, cool flavor of sweet peppermint with only 4 ingredients!
Ingredients: semisweet chocolate, white chocolate chips, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes.
A colorful, lower calorie candy option made with a surprising ingredient: applesauce! Best if you have small cookie cutters to create holiday-themed shapes.
Ingredients: granulated sugar, applesauce, Jello, unflavored gelatin, and lemon juice.
Could these cute crinkle cookies look any more perfect for the holidays?
Ingredients: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vegan butter, granulated sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, red food coloring, vegan white chocolate chips (optional), and powdered sugar.
An excellent snack and great for giving away in little gift bags.
Ingredients: Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, pretzels, dry roasted peanuts, vanilla candy coating, festive sprinkles, M&Ms, and gingerman mini cookies.
A no-bake recipe with amazing results.
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray, granulated sugar, whole milk, kosher salt, creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, bittersweet chocolate chips, and lightly salted roasted peanuts.
These creamy bites are sure to be a hit with all classic eggnog lovers.
Ingredients: granulated sugar, eggnog, heavy whipping cream, unsalted butter, salt, marshmallow cream, white chocolate morsels, nutmeg, and rum flavoring.
Irresistible for everyone, with or without dietary restrictions!
Ingredients: gluten-free gingersnap cookies, vegan cream cheese, blackstrap molasses, gingersnap spice, white or regular vegan chocolate, and extra virgin olive oil.
Enjoy these recipes with your loved ones this holiday season!
xx, Danae