8 Holiday Sweets and Treats

Eight holiday sweets and treats perfect for gifting or enjoying surrounded by family and friends.

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Double Chocolate Ginger Crinkle Cookies | Melanie Makes

These six ingredient Double Chocolate Ginger Crinkle Cookies take just 20 minutes from mixing bowl to you enjoying them with a tall glass of milk. A dark chocolate cake mix is studded with miniature chocolate chips and spiced with ground ginger. The perfect holiday flavor combination – perfect for cookie exchanges!

Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars | Melanie Maks

With just six ingredients, these Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars couldn’t be easier yet will easily feed a crowd. A buttery graham cracker crumb base layer is covered with thick fudgy chocolate before being adorned with mini pretzels and caramels. The perfect sweet and salty combination in a single dessert.

Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies | Neighborfood

These simple, spiced Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies feel like home–familiar, cozy, and oh-so-comforting.

Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce | Neighborfood

Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce is the exclamation point for all of your holiday recipes. Drizzle it on (nearly) anything for some serious wow factor.

Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms | Garnish & Glaze

With a soft dark chocolate cookie base and peppermint kiss, these Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms will be the most beautiful cookie on your Christmas plate!