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All the Christmas Yum -- In honor of all the Christmas YUM, I bring you some of my favorite treats and eats that we make and enjoy and now share with you! | thatwhichnourishes.com

It’s the time of year where we have permission to bake and eat and enjoy the little extra indulgences that Christmas and the surrounding holidays bring to the table! So in honor of all the Christmas YUM, I bring you some of my favorite treats and eats that we make and enjoy and now share with you!

Not a Christmas goes by that we don’t indulge in a batch of the best Christmas sugar cookies you’ll ever make and inevitably find yourself doing a rotten job of resisting. These Perfect Frosted Sugar Cookies are easy to work with, make a perfect amount for enjoying and sharing, and the frosting sets up perfectly for stacking. And they’re just so darn good!!!!

Perfect Frosted Sugar Cookies --there is just no substitute for the perfect frosted sugar cookie. Easy to make. Even easier to eat decorate; this one is a classic that hasn't failed me yet. And they stack once they've dried so they are easy to package and store! | thatwhichnourishes.com

New to the blog this year are our new favorite cookies! Cinnamon Roll Cookies are perfect for when you want all the yum of a cinnamon roll without all of the fuss! My sweet man says it’s like a sugar cookie and a cinnamon roll got married and had these lovely little cuties. :o)

A perfect sugar cookie spiraled around butter and cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a decadent maple glaze. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Or how about the absolute perfection of flavors in these Fluffernutter Cookies?! These are the cookies everyone goes wild about. Go ahead, be the popular kid at the cookie exchange!

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If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what to do with those lovely, tart cranberries you see so much of this time of year, just stop and make these Orange Cranberry Scones. They are as lovely as they are fabulous! Perfect during the holiday season when cranberries are in full swing they would make showstopping Christmas morning or brunch accompaniment to tea or coffee!  With a tart orange glaze drizzled over melt-in-your-mouth scones, and bright bursts of sweetened cranberries, these sweet little beauties are gorgeous and delightful.

Bright pops of tart cranberries stud a soft and flaky, slightly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth scone with a hint of orange topped with orange sugar and a tart orange glaze. |thatwhichnourishes.com

Chocolate and Peanut Butter are always a win! These Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls have crunch crispy rice cereal inside and are an easy, no-bake Christmas treat win!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls -- Sweetened peanut butter with the crunch of crispy rice cereal dipped quickly into melted chocolate makes a whole bunch of happy Christmas-treat-eaters with very little fuss for you -- an easy, no-bake, last-minute dessert! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Pretty little moist, ginger-packed and spice-filled, these Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes are just what you crave during the holiday season! Glaze them with caramel or dust them with powdered sugar *snow* for a festive presentation.

Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes -- Pretty little moist, ginger-packed and spice-filled cakes are just what you crave during the holiday season. | thatwhichnourishes.com

I’ve made this Homemade Caramel Corn for decades and I’m going to promise you that it’s easier than you think to whip up a batch either for gifting (little holiday cellophane bags or Christmas tins work beautifully) or for a treat that’ll last through ’til the holidays are over.  You just can’t go wrong with crunchy, salty, sweet caramel-y corn, can you?

Homemade Caramel Corn --Hot, homemade caramel drizzled over freshly popped popcorn and baked until hot and crunchy|thatwhichnourishes.com

Another great gift idea to share with teachers or friends on your list is my Maple Cinnamon Granola! Packed full of goodness, you can whip this up in no time and share all the granola love!

Maple Cinnamon Granola -- You just can't stop eating this stuff! Somewhere between crunchy and chewy, this granola is packed with honey, almonds, oats, coconut oil, and cinnamon -- and a ton of nourishment. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Or how about taking pecan pie and ask it to step aside and let its yummier version step up and serve more people while it’s at it.  Gooey Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are what you want for Christmas this year!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars -- Gooey pecan pie filling with the added benefit of rich chocolate. Just like chocolate pecan pie but happier as it's easier to serve! | thatwhichnourishes.com

For addictive, gooey, crunchy yum you may not be able to put down, I bring you Christmas Crunch! It is Christmas-y because we only let ourselves make it once a year around here due to the fact that we canNOT stop eating it.  No baking for this one and perfect for sharing, parties, or gifts!

Christmas Crunch -- Gooey, sweet, crunchy, can't leave it alone amazingness. One bite and you'll be hooked!! Sorry, not sorry! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Need a bunch of bites that’ll bring ’em back again and again to your bowl? These Maple Glazed Bacon Weenies have all of the sweet and spicy yum plus bacon!

Maple Glazed Bacon Weenies -- Little smokes turn into little bites of drool-worthy yum when they are wrapped in a bacon and caramelized in a sweet and savory maple mustard glaze | thatwhichnourishes.com

It’s Christmas morning and you need something easy and filling to get you through to dinnertime! This Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Braid can be made ahead and pulled out of the fridge to bake while you open your presents!  Layers of tender, flaky puff pastry surround cheesy and savory sausage to make a perfect start to your holiday.

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Braid -- Creamy cheese and savory sausage meet inside a flaky, buttery pastry to make a simple, yet spectacular breakfast or brunch showstopper. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Or make the filling for Best Breakfast Burritos ahead and whip these babies up for a filling start to Christmas morning!

Best Breakfast Burritos -- Savory sausage, crispy potatoes, melty cheese, and a fried egg on top -- these Best Breakfast Burritos have all the elements you crave in one delightful package. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Or how about this loveliness to serve your family?  Seriously, this is my new favorite thing.  Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff has all of the ingredients to make you a Christmas dinner hero and it’s as easy to make as it is festive!

Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff -- Filled with all of the goodness of raspberries, cream cheese, fresh whipped cream, and angelic, fluffy mini marshmallows, this is fluffy fruity fabulousness at its finest. | thatwhichnourishes.com

There’s a Christmas dinner and you need the perfect side dish.  Tens of thousands of lovely readers have found this to be the dish that makes them the popular kid at the party.  You just can’t go wrong with THE Mac and Cheese!

THE Mac and Cheese -- This recipe for THE mac and cheese has been featured on several top mac and cheese lists. It is the perfect base recipe for classic mac and cheese. | thatwhichnourishes.com

And there you have it! I will certainly be adding to this Christmas list as I create more yum in my kitchen, but I hope these recipes give you lots of smiles and food joy. May you have a blessed and beautiful Christmas and a truly joyous new year!

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  1. Jody says:

    Yum! I’ve added a few more dishes to my Christmas cooking. I’ve made that same carmel corn recipe for years. When the kids were teenagers and we needed to raise money for mission trips, we sold it drizzled in white and dark chocolate in pretty bags and people couldn’t get enough of it! I also made it for each guest at my son’s wedding. Always a hit!

    • alison says:

      I love that you found some new ideas!!! :o)
      I wish I could convey to everyone how easy and DELICIOUS the caramel corn is! I’m so glad you knew! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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