Stress less is our motto this holiday season, and that means simplifying anything we possibly can as we get ready to celebrate with our family and friends. If you’re hosting a party or gathering, or you volunteered to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, you don’t have to go over the top to make a winning snack! These easy holiday treats are as simple as they are delicious and are definite crowd-pleasers. See our easy holiday treat recipes below.

Spinach Dip

• Two loaves of sourdough bread 
• Spinach dip (or spinach and artichoke)
• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 TBSP butter

Cut out one sourdough bread deep enough to hold the spinach dip but not too deep to cut into the bottom of the loaf. Add the spinach dip and spread evenly. Melt about 1 TBSP of butter and spread over the entire outside of the loaf of bread. Top with shredded cheese and bake at 350° for about 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cut the other loaf into squares for dipping – setup on your favorite platter and enjoy!

Candy Charcuterie

• Variety of candy and holiday-themed snacks
• Snackle box

No explanation needed here!! This candy charcuterie is great for parties and gatherings. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a hot cocoa station and more! 

Holiday Donuts

• Holiday Wreath Donut kit
• Egg
• 1/2 cup + 2 TBSP milk
• 2 TBSP vegetable oil
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Stick of butter

Grab all of your ingredients and follow the directions on the box!! The instructions are straight-forward and easy to follow!

Peppermint Frosted Cookies

• Frosted Peppermint Cookies kit
• Egg
• 5 TBSP butter

This is another one that is super easy to make! Gather your ingredients and follow along with the step-by-step directions on the box!

Stress less is our motto this holiday season, and that means simplifying anything we possibly can as we get ready to celebrate with our family and friends. If you’re hosting a party or gathering, or you volunteered to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, you don’t have to go over the top to make a winning snack! These easy holiday treats are as simple as they are delicious and are definite crowd-pleasers. See our easy holiday treat recipes below.

Spinach Dip

• Two loaves of sourdough bread 
• Spinach dip (or spinach and artichoke)
• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 TBSP butter

Cut out one sourdough bread deep enough to hold the spinach dip but not too deep to cut into the bottom of the loaf. Add the spinach dip and spread evenly. Melt about 1 TBSP of butter and spread over the entire outside of the loaf of bread. Top with shredded cheese and bake at 350° for about 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cut the other loaf into squares for dipping – setup on your favorite platter and enjoy!

Candy Charcuterie

• Variety of candy and holiday-themed snacks
• Snackle box

No explanation needed here!! This candy charcuterie is great for parties and gatherings. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a hot cocoa station and more! 

Holiday Donuts

• Holiday Wreath Donut kit
• Egg
• 1/2 cup + 2 TBSP milk
• 2 TBSP vegetable oil
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Stick of butter

Grab all of your ingredients and follow the directions on the box!! The instructions are straight-forward and easy to follow!

Peppermint Frosted Cookies

• Frosted Peppermint Cookies kit
• Egg
• 5 TBSP butter

This is another one that is super easy to make! Gather your ingredients and follow along with the step-by-step directions on the box!

If food is your love language, these Valentine’s Day-inspired recipes are the perfect treat for you and your someone (or someones) special to celebrate the love this year. They’re perfectly festive with their pink and red colors and sweet, tasty flavors. See our Valentine’s Day recipes below.

Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake

This strawberry crunch tres leches cake is a sweet treat with a fruity spin. Fluffy, creamy, and crunchy, this cake is melt-in-your-mouth ahhhh-mazing.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup butter
• 18 Golden Oreos
• 1 packet of strawberry Jello

DIRECTIONS:

• Bake strawberry cake according to instructions on box and let cool for one hour
• In a bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup of heavy cream
• Poke holes in top of cooled cake and pour milk mixture over top
• Let cake soak for at least four hours (the longer the better – preferably overnight!)
• To make icing, blend 1 cup of heavy cream with sugar and vanilla (it will take some time to get fluffy…if it’s runny, keep blending)
• Crush Oreos and place in bowl
• Pour Jello packet into a separate bowl
• Melt butter and pour half over crushed Oreos and half into Jello powder and mix
• Combine Oreo mixture and Jello mixture and stir
• Ice cake and top with Oreo/Jello mixture
• Enjoy!

Valentine’s Dessert Dip

This quick and pretty pink dessert dip is as easy to make as it is delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 container Cool Whip
• 1 vanilla pudding cup
• 1 container cream cheese frosting
• Strawberry syrup for coloring
• Strawberry wafers

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix Cool Whip, pudding, and frosting together in bowl until blended
• Add strawberry syrup for coloring
• Crush strawberry wafers and add to mix
• Pour mixture in cup and top with more strawberry wafers
• Enjoy with vanilla wafers or strawberries!

Three-Ingredient Cookies

Three simple ingredients and you’ve got yourself a mouthwatering dessert to die for!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box cake mix (you can use any kind but we love pink for the holiday!)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Frosting (optional)
• Add-ins of choice (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.)

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Stir cake mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl
• Add in any extras you would like and mix thoroughly
• Place balls of dough on parchment-lined baking sheet
• Bake for 10-12 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool before topping with frosting (if you choose)
• Enjoy!!

See more Valentine’s Day snack ideas here!

If food is your love language, these Valentine’s Day-inspired recipes are the perfect treat for you and your someone (or someones) special to celebrate the love this year. They’re perfectly festive with their pink and red colors and sweet, tasty flavors. See our Valentine’s Day recipes below.

Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake

This strawberry crunch tres leches cake is a sweet treat with a fruity spin. Fluffy, creamy, and crunchy, this cake is melt-in-your-mouth ahhhh-mazing.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup butter
• 18 Golden Oreos
• 1 packet of strawberry Jello

DIRECTIONS:

• Bake strawberry cake according to instructions on box and let cool for one hour
• In a bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup of heavy cream
• Poke holes in top of cooled cake and pour milk mixture over top
• Let cake soak for at least four hours (the longer the better – preferably overnight!)
• To make icing, blend 1 cup of heavy cream with sugar and vanilla (it will take some time to get fluffy…if it’s runny, keep blending)
• Crush Oreos and place in bowl
• Pour Jello packet into a separate bowl
• Melt butter and pour half over crushed Oreos and half into Jello powder and mix
• Combine Oreo mixture and Jello mixture and stir
• Ice cake and top with Oreo/Jello mixture
• Enjoy!

Valentine’s Dessert Dip

This quick and pretty pink dessert dip is as easy to make as it is delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 container Cool Whip
• 1 vanilla pudding cup
• 1 container cream cheese frosting
• Strawberry syrup for coloring
• Strawberry wafers

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix Cool Whip, pudding, and frosting together in bowl until blended
• Add strawberry syrup for coloring
• Crush strawberry wafers and add to mix
• Pour mixture in cup and top with more strawberry wafers
• Enjoy with vanilla wafers or strawberries!

Three-Ingredient Cookies

Three simple ingredients and you’ve got yourself a mouthwatering dessert to die for!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box cake mix (you can use any kind but we love pink for the holiday!)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Frosting (optional)
• Add-ins of choice (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.)

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Stir cake mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl
• Add in any extras you would like and mix thoroughly
• Place balls of dough on parchment-lined baking sheet
• Bake for 10-12 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool before topping with frosting (if you choose)
• Enjoy!!

See more Valentine’s Day snack ideas here!

The holidays are definitely a great excuse to treat yo self, and that includes indulging on the sweets! Whether you’ve got a holiday party with friends or family, showing up with some delicious cookies in hand is sure to make you the guest of honor. Kristy spent some serious time baking treats for her whole family, and these cookie recipes are definitely drool-worthy. And everyone knows dessert goes straight to the soul, so go ahead and enjoy guilt-free. See Kristy’s holiday cookie recipes below.

Cool Whip Cookies

These cool whip cookies are fluffy and a fabulous treat for the family! The best part? You can use any kind of cake mix to tailor them to your favorite flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix – any flavor (I used red velvet)
• 8oz cool whip 
• 1 egg 
• Powdered sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
• Drop by spoonful into powdered sugar 
• Place on cookie sheet (I lined with parchment paper) 
• Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes and cool before removing from cookie sheet

Cinnamon Nut Palmiers

These flaky cinnamon-tastic Palmiers are a little sweet, a little nutty, and a whole lotta yummy.

Ingredients:

• Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (I used candied pecans)
• 1/4 cup sugar, divided 
• 1 large egg 
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400° 
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp of sugar on work surface, unfold pastry sheets and roll into 16″x12” rectangle 
• Whisk together egg and 1 tbsp water, brush the tops of pastry sheet with 1/2 the egg mixture 
• Combine cinnamon, pecans, and 2 tbsp of sugar and sprinkle over pastry 
• Starting at each shorter end, roll the pastry up tightly, jelly roll fashion to meet in the center – brush each pastry with remaining egg mixture
• Cut each roll into 1/2” thick slices and place 2” apart on lightly greased baking sheet 
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden
• Cool cookies for 5 minutes before removing them from baking sheet
• Cool for an additional 10-15 minutes

Cherry Truffles

A fruity, rich treat for all of your holiday parties! These cherry truffles are creamy and chocolate-y and are sugary with a slightly tart twist.

Ingredients:

• 8oz cream cheese 
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
• 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup cherry preserves (I used Bonne Maman) 
• Powdered sugar 

Directions:

• Beat cream cheese at medium with an electric mixer until fluffy
• Add in melted chocolate, beating until smooth
• Stir in cookie crumbs and cherry preserves
• Cover and chill for one hour
• Shape mixture into 1” balls and roll into powdered sugar 
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A must-have classic! The chocolate chip cookie is the accountable cookie that always tastes delicious and always feels like home. Make sure you have a good supply of these on-hand for the holidays!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter 
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I swear by Watkins clear vanilla) 
• 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 tsp baking soda 
• 4oz milk or semisweet chocolate chunks 
• 4oz dark chocolate chunks 

Directions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste has formed
• Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk.
• Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold mixture with a spatula (be careful not to over mix) 
• Fold in the chocolate chunks 
• Chill dough for 30 minutes 
• Preheat oven to 350° 
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper 
• Scoop dough with ice cream scoop and place on baking sheet 4” apart (2” from edges so cookies can spread evenly) 
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges have started to lightly brown 
• Let cool completely and enjoy!

The holidays are definitely a great excuse to treat yo self, and that includes indulging on the sweets! Whether you’ve got a holiday party with friends or family, showing up with some delicious cookies in hand is sure to make you the guest of honor. Kristy spent some serious time baking treats for her whole family, and these cookie recipes are definitely drool-worthy. And everyone knows dessert goes straight to the soul, so go ahead and enjoy guilt-free. See Kristy’s holiday cookie recipes below.

Cool Whip Cookies

These cool whip cookies are fluffy and a fabulous treat for the family! The best part? You can use any kind of cake mix to tailor them to your favorite flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix – any flavor (I used red velvet)
• 8oz cool whip 
• 1 egg 
• Powdered sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
• Drop by spoonful into powdered sugar 
• Place on cookie sheet (I lined with parchment paper) 
• Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes and cool before removing from cookie sheet

Cinnamon Nut Palmiers

These flaky cinnamon-tastic Palmiers are a little sweet, a little nutty, and a whole lotta yummy.

Ingredients:

• Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (I used candied pecans)
• 1/4 cup sugar, divided 
• 1 large egg 
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400° 
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp of sugar on work surface, unfold pastry sheets and roll into 16″x12” rectangle 
• Whisk together egg and 1 tbsp water, brush the tops of pastry sheet with 1/2 the egg mixture 
• Combine cinnamon, pecans, and 2 tbsp of sugar and sprinkle over pastry 
• Starting at each shorter end, roll the pastry up tightly, jelly roll fashion to meet in the center – brush each pastry with remaining egg mixture
• Cut each roll into 1/2” thick slices and place 2” apart on lightly greased baking sheet 
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden
• Cool cookies for 5 minutes before removing them from baking sheet
• Cool for an additional 10-15 minutes

Cherry Truffles

A fruity, rich treat for all of your holiday parties! These cherry truffles are creamy and chocolate-y and are sugary with a slightly tart twist.

Ingredients:

• 8oz cream cheese 
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
• 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup cherry preserves (I used Bonne Maman) 
• Powdered sugar 

Directions:

• Beat cream cheese at medium with an electric mixer until fluffy
• Add in melted chocolate, beating until smooth
• Stir in cookie crumbs and cherry preserves
• Cover and chill for one hour
• Shape mixture into 1” balls and roll into powdered sugar 
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A must-have classic! The chocolate chip cookie is the accountable cookie that always tastes delicious and always feels like home. Make sure you have a good supply of these on-hand for the holidays!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter 
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I swear by Watkins clear vanilla) 
• 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 tsp baking soda 
• 4oz milk or semisweet chocolate chunks 
• 4oz dark chocolate chunks 

Directions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste has formed
• Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk.
• Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold mixture with a spatula (be careful not to over mix) 
• Fold in the chocolate chunks 
• Chill dough for 30 minutes 
• Preheat oven to 350° 
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper 
• Scoop dough with ice cream scoop and place on baking sheet 4” apart (2” from edges so cookies can spread evenly) 
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges have started to lightly brown 
• Let cool completely and enjoy!

The holiday season usually means there’s lots of cooking and baking to be done. Whether you’re hosting a holiday get-together for family or attending a Friendsgiving, chances are you’ll have to whip up something yummy for a celebration this season. We believe in making life as easy as possible, so we’ve rounded up a few recipes that are quick, simple, and delicious and make perfect side dishes or desserts for your holiday gatherings! See our holiday recipes below.

Crab Dip

A creamy, cheesy crab dip is always a crowd favorite! This side dish is best served hot with fresh bread or crunchy crackers for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 oz lump crab meat (canned)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• Dash of Tabasco for extra spice (optional)
• Fresh ground pepper
• Crackers or baguette slices for dipping

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Stir until creamy
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined
• Transfer mixture to small baking dish
• Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, until browned and bubbly
• Serve with crackers or bread!

Pumpkin Seeds

These roasted pumpkin seeds are great for snacking on around the holidays or for adding to cheese boards or salads! Switch up the seasonings to fit your favorite flavor – savory, sweet, or salty!

Ingredients:

• Freshly scooped pumpkin seeds
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Seasonings of choice (we used 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika)

Directions:

• Scoop seeds from pumpkin and place in bowl of water
• Rinse seeds and let dry (dry overnight for best results)
• Preheat oven to 350°
• Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil and seasonings
• Bake for 12-15 minutes flipping seeds every 5 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool
• Enjoy alone or as the perfect addition to a charcuterie board!

Hot Cocoa Dip

Hot chocolate is a holiday essential, and this cocoa dip is like heaven in a dish! This is a super easy dessert to make that is sure to please.

Ingredients:

• Cool Whip
• Marshmallow crème
• Chocolate pudding mix
• Mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes for topping
• Graham crackers for dipping

Directions:

• In a bowl, mix Cool Whip and marshmallow crème together
• Add box of chocolate pudding mix and stir well until thoroughly combined
• Top with mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes
• Serve with graham crackers (or favorite crackers or pretzels) and enjoy!

Grinch Punch

Our favorite grumpy, grouchy Grinch is helping us celebrate the holidays with a sweet green punch! Great for after-dinner drinks or dessert, this punch can be made kid or adult-friendly!

Ingredients:

• Lime flavor sherbet 
• Green Hawaiian Punch
• Pineapple juice
• Sprite
• Red sugar crystals 
• Green glitter food coloring
• Cherries 
• *add rum, vodka, prosecco, or champagne for a fun adult version!

Directions:

• Dip rim of glass in cherry juice and then sugar
• Add a scoop or 2 of lime sherbet to glass
• Add equal parts punch, juice and soda
• Add a couple drops of green glitter food coloring and stir well
• Top with cherries (and add alcohol if desired) and enjoy!

The holiday season usually means there’s lots of cooking and baking to be done. Whether you’re hosting a holiday get-together for family or attending a Friendsgiving, chances are you’ll have to whip up something yummy for a celebration this season. We believe in making life as easy as possible, so we’ve rounded up a few recipes that are quick, simple, and delicious and make perfect side dishes or desserts for your holiday gatherings! See our holiday recipes below.

Crab Dip

A creamy, cheesy crab dip is always a crowd favorite! This side dish is best served hot with fresh bread or crunchy crackers for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 oz lump crab meat (canned)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• Dash of Tabasco for extra spice (optional)
• Fresh ground pepper
• Crackers or baguette slices for dipping

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Stir until creamy
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined
• Transfer mixture to small baking dish
• Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, until browned and bubbly
• Serve with crackers or bread!

Pumpkin Seeds

These roasted pumpkin seeds are great for snacking on around the holidays or for adding to cheese boards or salads! Switch up the seasonings to fit your favorite flavor – savory, sweet, or salty!

Ingredients:

• Freshly scooped pumpkin seeds
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Seasonings of choice (we used 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika)

Directions:

• Scoop seeds from pumpkin and place in bowl of water
• Rinse seeds and let dry (dry overnight for best results)
• Preheat oven to 350°
• Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil and seasonings
• Bake for 12-15 minutes flipping seeds every 5 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool
• Enjoy alone or as the perfect addition to a charcuterie board!

Hot Cocoa Dip

Hot chocolate is a holiday essential, and this cocoa dip is like heaven in a dish! This is a super easy dessert to make that is sure to please.

Ingredients:

• Cool Whip
• Marshmallow crème
• Chocolate pudding mix
• Mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes for topping
• Graham crackers for dipping

Directions:

• In a bowl, mix Cool Whip and marshmallow crème together
• Add box of chocolate pudding mix and stir well until thoroughly combined
• Top with mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes
• Serve with graham crackers (or favorite crackers or pretzels) and enjoy!

Grinch Punch

Our favorite grumpy, grouchy Grinch is helping us celebrate the holidays with a sweet green punch! Great for after-dinner drinks or dessert, this punch can be made kid or adult-friendly!

Ingredients:

• Lime flavor sherbet 
• Green Hawaiian Punch
• Pineapple juice
• Sprite
• Red sugar crystals 
• Green glitter food coloring
• Cherries 
• *add rum, vodka, prosecco, or champagne for a fun adult version!

Directions:

• Dip rim of glass in cherry juice and then sugar
• Add a scoop or 2 of lime sherbet to glass
• Add equal parts punch, juice and soda
• Add a couple drops of green glitter food coloring and stir well
• Top with cherries (and add alcohol if desired) and enjoy!