Planning on making holiday treats as gifts for friends and your child’s teachers? Me, too. From simple cookies to rich cakes, here are some ideas to make your holidays a little sweeter!
Cookies
Pretzel S’mores
Last minute school party that you need to take treats to? These whip up in minutes – and kids love ’em.
Simple Kolache
Make these beautiful cookies in minutes to give away to neighbors – or to eat with your kids.
Mrs. Field’s Cookies
Always a classic. And for good reason: It’s loaded with chocolate!
Almond Coconut Cookies
From Woman’s Day, these cookies have a secret ingredient – almond paste.
Brownies and Bars
Mudgie’s Deli Brownie Waffles
This Detroit deli knows how to make desserts – including this tasty brownie.
Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars
Make a pan of these sweets to serve at your next holiday party.
Fudgy Mocha Brownies (Light!)
These brownies from Cooking Light have less fat than other brownie recipes, but still taste decadent.
Mini Cheesecakes
These little treats pack big, creamy flavor!
Cakes
King Arthur Flour Fudge Cake
This made-from-scratch cake is simple to decorate: just dust it with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Dump Cake
You literally throw the ingredients together for this dessert that tastes like German chocolate cake.
Easy Chocolate Cake
Add mint chips to the batter to make this cake even tastier.