Merry almost Christmas!
We’re a mere 4 days away and I am READY. Bring on the presents, Christmas music and movie marathons, and allllll the food!
But if you’re still looking for some last minute edible gifts or treats to make for your family, friends, neighbors, and more, this is THE roundup for you! I polled my Instagram if they wanted a recipe roundup post like this and the overwhelming response was YES, so here you go!
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I’ve broken it down to categories, so scroll through to find what you’re looking for! Let’s kick it off with CANDY!
CANDY RECIPES
Maple Walnut Truffles – makes about 20-24, these bite-size truffles are packed with maple flavor!
Difficulty level: easy
Christmas Cracker Toffee – makes a big pan of toffee; break it up into little pieces for multiple gift baskets.
Difficulty level: easy
Honeycomb Sponge Candy – an old-fashioned recipe that tastes just like pure honey.
Difficulty level: advanced
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Pretzel Candy – one of my faves, this sweet-and-salty treat is so flavorful and simple!
Difficulty level: easy
Homemade Marshmallows – tie these up in a cellophane bag, add in a packet of hot cocoa mix and tuck into a cute mug for a simple gift for teachers or neighbors!
Difficulty level: intermediate
Kahlua Fudge – my friend Kim’s fave, this easy fudge makes a HUGE pan and is so buttery and delicious!
Difficulty level: easy
Oreo Truffle Cherries – a fun twist on Oreo balls, the Oreo truffle is wrapped around a juicy maraschino cherry!
Difficulty level: easy
Copycat Williams Sonoma Sticky Paws – a delicious, homemade version of the expensive seasonal candy!
Difficulty level: easy
Homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles – gooey, crunchy, creamy truffles made from scratch that taste even better than Ferrero Rocher!
Difficulty level: intermediate
Pecan Pralines – one of my top 5 FAVORITE recipes, these pralines are melt-in-your-mouth PERFECTION!
Difficulty level: advanced
Peanut Butter Buckeyes – a simple, straightforward candy for peanut butter lover’s! This makes a BIG batch!
Difficulty level: easy
Copycat See’s Candy Polar Bear Paws – one of my fave Christmas candies, these caramel and peanut-filled white chocolate wonders are so delicious!
Difficulty level: easy
Cranberry Bliss Cracker Toffee – another version of Christmas cracker toffee but with white chocolate and cranberries. Elegant, easy, and makes a big batch!
Difficulty level: easy
Homemade Divinity Candy – a Christmastime staple! These pillowy puffs are a cross between fudge, meringue and nougat and are so addictive!
Difficulty level: advanced
Buttercream Frosting Fudge – a fudge for serious buttercream frosting lovers, this tastes exactly like the icing on a birthday cake!
Difficulty level: easy
Bourbon Balls – potent, nutty balls that pack a bourbon-y punch!
Difficulty: easy
Pecan Praline Pie Bark – crunchy, buttery bark made with a praline topping and lots of crisp pecans.
Difficulty level: easy
Brownie Brittle Peppermint Bark – a one-of-a-kind twist on regular peppermint bark, this one has brownie crisps nestled in the middle!
Difficulty level: easy
COOKIE RECIPES
Perfect Snowball Cookies – it wouldn’t be Christmas without my favorite cookie! Often called Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cakes, these nutty cookies are my fave!
Difficulty level: easy
The Best Coconut Macaroons – easy, fast, limited ingredient cookies that look like snowy mountain tops!
Difficulty level: easy
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies – soft and chewy cookies flavored with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate!
Difficulty level: easy
Classic, All-Butter Peanut Butter Blossoms – made entirely with butter (no gross shortening!), these tender cookies are a classic!
Difficulty level: easy
Gingerbread Molasses Cookies – one of my most popular Christmastime recipes, this makes a BIG batch of soft and chewy cookies.
Difficulty level: easy
Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles – one of my favorites, this classic cookie can’t be beat!
Difficulty level: easy
Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies – one of my top 5 favorite Christmastime treats, I love these soft, buttery, minty cookies with a hint of crunch. Makes a huge batch!
Difficulty level: easy
Eggnog Crinkle Cookies – soft and gooey cookies flavored with perfectly spiced eggnog!
Difficulty level: easy
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – a great cross between fudgy brownies and chewy cookies, they’re super chocolaty and simple!
Difficulty level: easy
Gingerbread Blondies – cut them as big or small as you’d like, but save some for yourself: these perfectly spiced blondies are addictive!
Difficulty level: easy
Cranberry Pistachio Pudding Cookies – a super soft cookie flavored with sweet pistachio and tart cranberries!
Difficulty level: easy
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies – buttery, chewy cookies flavored with gooey white chocolate and crunchy, creamy macadamia nuts.
Difficulty level: easy
Cranberry Bliss Bars – just like Starbucks’ but BETTER. So chewy, soft and packed with amazing flavor.
Difficulty level: easy
Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees – such a fun way to decorate cookies with kids!
Difficulty level: easy, but messy
Best Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies – very buttery, soft and chewy cookies that make a big batch!
Difficulty level: easy
CAKES & PIES
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake – this is traditional gingerbread so it isn’t very sweet, but is VERY flavorful!
Difficulty level: easy
Easy Eggnog Cupcakes – packed with eggnog flavor in the cake and frosting, these easy cupcakes are for serious eggnog lovers!
Difficulty level: easy
Red Velvet Layer Cake – supremely moist and fluffy cake with a hint of cocoa and a luscious cream cheese icing!
Difficulty level: easy
Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake – a fudge-brownie bottom with a cool and minty no-bake peppermint cheesecake topping. So good!
Difficulty level: easy
Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes – fabulous cupcakes flavored with coffee and gingerbread spices and topped with a brown sugar buttercream.
Difficulty level: easy
German Cheesecake – a traditional German kasekuchen that’s fluffy, airy and so different from America’s version.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes – moist chocolate cupcakes flavored with a sinfully delicious marshmallow frosting!
Difficulty level: easy
Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cake – a moist and dense cake with a walnut brown sugar streusel. So fabulous!
Difficulty level: easy
Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars – cool, creamy and minty cheesecake bars flavored with peppermint bark!
Difficulty level: easy
Butterscotch Pie – a silky, caramel-flavored pie with an irresistible Biscoff cookie crust. I LOVE this pie!
Difficulty level: easy
Dad’s Favorite Pecan Pie – my family’s all-time favorite pecan pie recipe!
Difficulty level: easy
White Chocolate Velvet Pie – a smooth-as-silk pie flavored with rich white chocolate. Simple but perfect.
Difficulty level: easy
Sugar Cream Pie – a custard-based pie that tastes like creme brulee in pie form!
Difficulty level: easy
No-Bake Eggnog Cream Pie – such a creamy, cool and easy no-bake pie that tastes exactly like eggnog!
Difficulty level: easy
Well, that’s it! I hope you enjoyed the roundup and found some things to make for Christmas!
Merry Christmas, everyone!
xo, Hayley
