It is now officially the holidays. December has finally rolled around and Michael Bublé has come out of hiding. That means that it’s also the season for holiday parties. But, impressing your guests doesn’t have to be a hassle. They’ll probably be more focused on the wine and spiked eggnog anyway. So, these recipes are just as easy to make as they are adorable. If you’re not hosting your own party bring them to your friend’s gathering if you want to subtly show them up in their own house.
So, these recipes are just as easy to make as they are adorable. If you’re not hosting your own party, bring them to your friend’s gathering if you want to subtly show them up in their own house.
1. Thin Mint Cookie Truffles
Photo by Morgan Weinstein
No bake, no problem. Recipe here.
#SpoonTip: Switch up the color of sprinkles and frosting to represent all of the holidays you celebrate.
2. Hot Chocolate Cookie
Photo by Alison Mally
All the flavor without the burnt tongue. Recipe here.
3. Santa Baby Sugar Cookies
Photo by Isabelle Langheim
Because everything tastes better with Santa’s face on it. Recipe here.
4. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookie Dough Bites
Photo by Ariel Coonin
Cookie dough > the actual cookie. Recipe here.
5. Piñata Cookies
Photo by Patrick Domingo
In the words of Kylie Jenner, “So dope.” Recipe here.
#SpoonTip: Customize your cookies and switch up the color of your dough by using different colors of dye. Give these Dreidel Piñata Cookies a spin.
6. Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Photo by Samantha Cheng
“I like cheesecake, real late at night.” – Future. Recipe here.
7. Kettle Corn Rice Krispie Treat
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Just when you thought Rice Krispie treats couldn’t get any better. Recipe here.
8. Candy Cane Truffles
Photo by Erica Coulter
Oh you fancy, huh? Recipe here.
9. Mini Caramel Apple Pies
Photo by Adam H. Weiss
Finger food just got seriously upgraded. Recipe here.
10. Spiked Hot Chocolate
Photo by Emma Danbury
This doesn’t even need to have alcohol in it to spike our interest. Recipe here.
11. Homemade Chocolate Fudge
Photo by Jocelyn Hsu
All you need is 2 ingredients and 1 microwave. Recipe here.
12. Melted Snowman Cookies
Photo courtesy of myimperfectkitchen.com
I can personally attest to the success of these adorable cookies. They look like you put a lot of effort into making them, but in reality the actual decorating will only take you maybe ten minutes. Recipe here.
13. Ghirardelli Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Photo by Hunter Siegrist
Peanut butter chocolate flavorrr. Recipe here.
14. Salted Toffee Brittle
Photo by Krista Stucchio
Trick your guests into thinking your sophisticated. Recipe here.
15. Holly Crackles
Photo courtesy of tastesbetterfromscratch.com
These little guys are unique and extremely festive. I predict that you’ll receive an annoying amount of compliments by making these. Recipe here.
#SpoonTip: If you want your wreaths to be more vibrant just add more green food coloring.
16. Glitter Bomb Holiday Cookies
Photo courtesy of marthastewart.com
Holiday cookie or Lush bath bomb? Recipe here.