20+ Christmas Sweet Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

The Classic: Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy these classic Christmas sweet treats with a glass of milk or hot cocoa.

A Twist on Tradition: Peppermint Bark

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white chocolate, chopped
• 1 lb dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
3. Stir in the peppermint extract.
4. Spread the white chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
5. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
6. Spread the dark chocolate on top of the white chocolate in an even layer.
7. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top of the melted chocolate.
8. Let the bark cool and harden in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
9. Break the bark into pieces and serve as a festive and delicious Christmas sweet for all to enjoy.