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17 Delicious Holiday Treats You’ll Want to Make this Year

Need an easy yet amazing Christmas recipe this year? We’ve got 17 delicious holiday treats you’re going to want to try!

Do you need a new recipe for Christmas dinner?

Or a dessert to bring to a holiday party?

Or maybe an easy treat idea to make with your family this year?

Then you’re going to love this blog post!

The holidays are a time when we may indulge a bit more than we do the rest of the year.

And why not!?

‘Tis the season for yummy food!

10 Days of Christmas Inspiration

Did you know we’re sharing 10 days of Christmas ideas to help you prepare for the holidays?

Today is Day 5.

Check back each day for more inspiration!

Creating Christmas Dinner with Mom’s Special Recipes | Robyn’s French Nest

table set for Christmas dinner with greenery and gold candlesticks

Looking for the best Christmas dinner recipe ideas?

Well look no further!

Make sure to check out Robyn’s family favorites!

Amazing recipes from her mom and approved by her kids too!

Christmas White Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods | She Gave it a Go

white chocolate dipped pretzels with red sprinkles

This is such a fun gift to make for Christmas!

Who doesn’t love receiving something delicious?!

These Christmas white chocolate covered pretzel rods are the perfect homemade Christmas gift for everyone on your list.

They take under 20 minutes to make and turn out so bright and festive.

Simply place them in a ball jar or holiday canister and they will be a hit to whoever is the recipient!

Head to Brendt’s blog to see how super cute these look all packaged up!

Quick and Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies | The Tattered Pew

cookies on styled Christmas table with Santa mugs

Looking for a simple cookie recipe that will be the talk of your Christmas cookie exchange?

These three ingredient cookies are some of the easiest to make and have the sweetest buttery flavor that will leave you wanting more.

Kelly shares this easy recipe that even us non bakers can handle making!

Ice Skate Cookies from Ready to Bake Cookie Dough |Thistlewood Farms

cookies next to mug reading merry

KariAnne shows you how to make these easy ice skate cookies from ready-to-bake cookie dough and peppermint candy canes.

It’s an easy idea that looks so darn cute!

And they’re just perfect with hot chocolate and marshmallows.

So what’s not to love?

Low Carb Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake | Simply2Moms

layered peppermint cheesecake on white cake stand

Want a delicious dessert for the holidays?

This Low Carb Peppermint Cheesecake is sure to impress everyone you serve it to!

No one will ever guess that it’s sugar-free or gluten-free, and they’ll be shocked if you happen to tell them.

AnnMarie can attest that Anne’s recipe is one of the best healthy-ish Christmas treats you’ll try this year!

Easy Christmas Cookies | Bricks ‘n Blooms

square pretzels with melted chocolate and m&m on top

Looking to make easy Christmas cookies?

Stacy shares a quick and easy recipe that is super delicious and great to make with the kids!

This was a favorite of AnnMarie’s family to make every holiday season too.

Nana’s Italian Cookies | The Cottage on Bunker Hill

cookies with white icing and rainbow sprinkles

Jennifer makes Nana’s Italian cookies every Christmas in memory of her…they were her favorite!

We think they’ll be a favorite treat of yours too so be sure to head to Jen’s blog to get the recipe.

The Best Southern Christmas Candy Made Simple | Cottage in the Mitten

homemade white candy on green striped plate

Looking for an easy and sweet treat to make this Christmas?

Kim shares this simple southern candy that’s perfect for your Christmas parties.

You’ll never guess what ingredient is this yummy recipe!

Go to Kim’s blog to find out!

And discover the story of how this recipe came to be…it’s really neat.

Easy Cranberry & Apple Bake Recipe

cranberry apple bake in glass dish on red transferware Christmas plate

This cranberry and apple bake is Rachel’s family’s all-time favorite holiday recipes.

It’s so easy that even she will make it and if you know Rachel…she’s like AnnMarie and doesn’t like to cook.

She says it’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart.

More Sweet and Savory Christmas Treat Recipes

Is there anything more Christmasy than delicious treats? But not all treats are sweet! Some of our favorites are savory too. Your family and friends will love these recipes this holiday season!

If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me or leave a comment!

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