Everyone loves holiday cookies but if you're bored with baking the same things year after year, it's OK to say, "Tradition be darned!" once in a while. We've found some yummy treats that are every bit as delicious as your standard fare but will re-ignite your passion for holiday baking.
Not only do these make yummy gifts, chances are your recipients won't have receive anything else like them.
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Bacon Brittle
Sue of The View from Great Island says her Bacon Brittle makes a "great little gift" that takes just minutes to make — in the microwave no less. We're in!
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Peppermint Whoopie Pies
Peppermint Whoopie Pies from Joy of Baking are extra-festive thanks to the crushed candy canes adorning the sides. Because they can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for several days, they're an ideal dessert for casual get-togethers during the holidays.
Sweet With Heat Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts
Averie of Averie Cooks says these Sweet With Heat Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts are easy to make and ready in 30 minutes.
"The aroma that wafts through your house while they bake is so intoxicating that you’ll wish you could bottle it," the food blogger notes.
Caramel Pecan Turtles
Imagine someone delivering a batch of these Caramel Pecan Turtles, created by Sara and Melissa of Alice and Lois, right to your door this holiday season? Swoon! Though they look as if they were made by a fancy chocolatier, the twin sisters say they're surprisingly simple to make.
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Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows
The crew at Modern Parents Messy Kids recommends these Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows for a quick, easy, and impressive holiday treat. This is really fun project to do with kids who'll be more than happy to serve as little taste-testers should you need them.
Homemade Salted Caramels
Andi of The Weary Chef says you would never know these tasty Homemade Salted Caramels weren’t store bought. And, you can make about four dozen of them for around $10, she adds.
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Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti
Bee at Rasa Malaysia says her Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti is "sure to please." Don't you love how she incorporated red and green into this yummy treat? It makes a tasty breakfast that's perfect with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.
Easy Sticky Buns
Especially if you're planning to deliver that edible baked gift in the morning, why not make your friends' day with these Easy Sticky Buns made by Ali at Gimme Some Oven? Thanks to puff pastry, these are ready in 40 minutes, start to finish! Can't beat that.
Peppermint Bark
"The Peppermint Bark smelled amazing; cool, chocolaty, and oh-so-minty," Megan at Rad Megan says. "I had to try a piece immediately. And another, and another, and another. Each bite was more divine than the last."
Bacon Jam
Rebecca of Foodie With Family describes her Bacon Jam this way: "Salty, meaty, chewy, sweet, savoury, smoky, bacony goodness. Bacon is crisped and made into the ultimate breakfast spread with maple syrup, onions, coffee, brown sugar and pepper."
Who doesn't want to receive that this season?
