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Let’s be honest\u2014most of us don’t have the time to make a Pinterest-perfect gingerbread house. I’d love to, but I am stressed just thinking about the construction of those cookie walls and the sticky mess in the kitchen. Let’s just say I’m still having flashbacks from previous Christmas baking projects. Instead, I will be keeping it simple this year, with easy festive treats that are kid-proof and won’t have me reaching for extra eggnog.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This amazingly easy bark has the elegance of the store-bought stuff.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
These festive strawberry treats are the cutest little Santas ever. They’ll take you just minutes to make, and everyone will love eating them.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Oh, pretzels, where would we be without you? You taste great, and you also make cookies look like reindeers!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
ALLRECIPES \/ BAHAREH NAITI<\/p>\n
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These fresh fruit treats are the perfect healthy snack for the little ones during the holidays. They’re delicious served with a little chocolate sauce on the side.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pretzels save Christmas again. This recipe is so simple, the kids can help out. Just try to resist eating them all as you make them!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This magical “reindeer food” snack mix recipe is fun to make. You can choose a holiday mix of M&M’s to make it extra festive! “This is a huge hit with kids big and small. It\u2019s particularly nice because you can tweak ingredients – I added M&Ms this time, I\u2019ve also used coarsely crushed peppermint candy.” \u2014WildKayak\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Add a little green coloring to your cornflake treats to make these mini Christmas wreaths. Add some red hot candy ornaments to make them extra festive! You could also make these into one large wreath for an impressive presentation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Christmas cuteness in a warm and cozy cup of cocoa, topped with whipped cream and embellished with crushed candy cane.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A great peppermint flavored cookie that’s Santa approved! A sweet, vibrantly colored twist on a traditional sugar cookie.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A wonderful Spritz cookie recipe with a touch of cinnamon\u2014 These are simple, elegant, and freezer-friendly for make-ahead holiday menus.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Will Dickey \/ Food Styling: Margaret Dickey\u00a0\/ Prop styling: Phoebe Hauser\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A must-have in your holiday baking arsenal. This icing dries hard and shiny, while the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Turn ordinary cupcakes into reindeer cupcakes with just a few easy moves. Watch the video to see how it’s done, and get more ideas for decorating Christmas cupcakes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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