The big entertaining days are just around the corner and there is still time for deciding on some really neat and sweet treats to show off to the family and friends. Let's take a look at a few.
Everybody loves the holiday cookies. From the kids school parties to the office party, who doesn't like to grab a little goody to munch. This first one is my favorite of the year. This reindeer are made for the basic gingerbread man cookie cutter. Just turn it upside down and decorate as shown. Fun and easy!
And again with the reindeer. Chocolate dipped peanut butter sandwich cookies with a few trims added. I love that there is a use for the broken pretzels pieces that I have left over, in the bottom of the bag, after dipping. Optional is adding the stick to make it into a sucker. I suggest doing just that if you want to bag them up for gifting or adding as a gift topper. The little
cello bags are available on line or at some party stores. I believe the ones designed for pretzels will be the perfect size.
There is no explanation for these. You can see how simple they are to make. Again, perfect for the grab and go treat at any party or gathering.
Kids favorite - Frosty the Snowman. He may be a little melted here but cute as can be. You could do the snow a couple of different ways. Using vanilla frosting and adding the marshmallow is simple. Then trim from there. Or - since I like the vanilla almond bark, I add a little melted bark to the cooking and stick the marshmallow in place before it cools. The bark also makes for a much richer cookie and travels well. Even 'almost' stackable.
Simple for the chocolate lover. This
brownie bites are topped with simple swirls of
red and green frosting, and a nice little peppermint kick.
A couple of ideas that would be fun for the kids to wake up to. Stack the mini donuts in a tree shape, sprinkle with a bit of powder sugar, add some fresh raspberries and a little mint, and you have an appealing breakfast center piece. You could also use powder sugar sugar donettes and add green sprinkles for a wintery tree look.
Again for a cute breakfast surprise - the donette reindeer, utilizing the pretzel pieces, a dot of frosting for the eyes (or you could get a little more creative with that; I like a raisin cut in half and shaped a little), and a half cherry for the nose.
Last but not least, this looks so neat. I have yet to try it but will in the near future. This is a beautiful treat that will take some time to put together, but what a center piece it will make. And the possibilities are endless as far as the extras you can add at the base.
Good luck with you holiday treat making and please feel free to share your favorites.
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