12 Holiday Eats To Bring To The Table This Season
12 Holiday Eats To Bring To The Table This Season
By Emma Williams — December 14, 2024
It’s that time of year when everyone justifies a sweet treat or an excuse to get together. Whether it’s a family recipe or a new dessert, cooking and baking are vital to celebrating this season.
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See a few of our favorite holiday recipes below for anything from family get-togethers to holiday parties.
For Family Get-Togethers
The apple pie is a has an automatic invite to every table. The warm apple slices coated in cinnamon and sugar bring memories of grandma’s house and never fail to warm up a cold winter night.
2. Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is a sure winner among family during the holidays. Filled with spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, this pie perfectly transitions our tastebuds from autumn to winter.
The Perfect Dessert to Bring Next Door
3. Gingerbread cookies
An all-time favorite in houses across the country, the gingerbread cookie brings tradition to the table that has lasted through the ages. Martha Stewart’s gingerbread cookies are made up of brown sugar, molasses, and myriad spices including cinnamon, cloves, and of course, ginger. Gingerbread people cookie cutters are a necessity in homes during the holidays and the cutting out of the men is a sure way to bring the family together.
Pilsbury is a household name that brings special memories and traditions to the mind of everyone who takes a bite. The sugar cookie got its popularity from the habit of leaving cookies out for Santa the night of Christmas Eve and will be delicious with this recipe’s homemade icing on top!
5. Cinnamon swirl snickerdoodle blondies
If you like spice, Half Baked Harvest’s twist on the snickerdoodle cookie will become your new favorite. With their secret ingredient, sweet apple butter, these treats will “wow” any guest who tries them.
Holiday Party Sweet Bites
This mix of Chex squares, pretzels, and M&M’s all drizzled with white chocolate and powdered sugar is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Put your snack mix in goodie bags for holiday gifts or a big bowl for a movie marathon.
This treat is as easy to love as it is to make! Just three simple but delicious ingredients make our imaginations come to life. Dark and white chocolate covered with peppermint extract and candy cane crumbles is all we can ask for.
8. Buckeyes
The most delectable combination of chocolate and peanut butter is found in this classic holiday treat. Originating in Ohio, buckeyes are the perfect little treats to share with all. Just five simple ingredients and some refrigerator time is needed to make these treats.
From snickerdoodle truffles to crockpot candy, these bite-sized treats are the perfect gift during the holidays. Martha Washington Candy and Homemade Peppermint Patties will be a favorite for anyone who tries them!
Before the Main Course
10. Half Baked Harvest’s christmas salad
This fresh salad will complete the table with a tangy honey mustard dressing and pomegranate seeds tossed in with apples. A fresh and salty mix is the best introduction to the night and is sure to be a crowd favorite. The pomegranates and apples create a holiday-feel and gets everyone in the spirit!
11. Christmas tree charcuterie
Charcuterie is always a must-have for any type of soirée. But charcuterie in the shape of a Christmas tree is the cherry-on-top! Throw in prosciutto, cheese, pears and fig jam onto your favorite serving platter for the easiest favorite appetizer of the night!
12. Bacon, fig, and ricotta tartines
This is a sweet and salty appetizer that you can bring to any Holiday get-together. It requires thickly sliced wheat bread and bacon slices with fig jam and ricotta cheese to top it off– you can't go wrong with this one!
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