It’s not only a hit at gatherings but also a joyful addition to lunch boxes, bringing a touch of holiday cheer. For a more personal touch, package this delightful mix in festive tins or bags, turning it into charming homemade gifts that embody the essence of the holiday season Christ Chex Mix.

Easy Christmas Chex Mix

1. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Corn Chex, Chocolate Chex, Cheerios, pretzel twists, and peanuts. Set aside. 
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond bark on 50% power for 30 second increments, stirring well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth. 
3. Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and stir well to coat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and stir in the milk chocolate candies. 
4. Spread the mixture on a large piece of wax paper or a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. 
5. Allow the mix to set at room temperature until completely hardened. 
6. Break into pieces and store or serve. 

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Christmas Chex Mix

Delight in the festive spirit with this Christmas Chex Mix, the ultimate holiday party snack.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Christmas

Keyword snack

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Servings 25 cups

Calories 327kcal

Ingredients

• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 3 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
• 3 cups Cheerios cereal
• 8 ounces mini pretzel twists
• 1 cup dry roasted lightly salted peanuts
• 24 ounce package vanilla almond bark
• 2 cups red and green milk chocolate candies
• ⅓ cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Corn Chex, Chocolate Chex, Cheerios, pretzel twists, and peanuts. Set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond bark on 50% power for 30 second increments, stirring well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth.
• Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and stir well to coat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and stir in the milk chocolate candies.
• Spread the mixture on a large piece of wax paper or a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
• Allow the mix to set at room temperature until completely hardened.
• Break into pieces and store or serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 11mg

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Fun Grinch Themed Food Ideas

1. Grinch Sugar Cookies – The Awesome Muse
2. Grinch Celery Snacks – Natural Beach Living
3. Grinch Popcorn – Recipes From a Pantry
4. Grinch Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Made in a Pinch
5. Grinch Heart Filled Sugar Cookies – Everyday Family Cooking
6. Grinch Candy Buttons – Tikkido
7. Grinch Cookie Dough Bites in Crinkle Cooke Cups – Nerdy Mamma
8. Grinch Brownies – Play Party Plan
9. Grinch Rice Krispie Treats – Frazzled n Frugal
10. Kid Decorated Grinch Cookies – Rainy Day Mum
11. Grinch Freakshake – Hey Mom What’s Cooking
12. Grinch Christmas Cake Balls – Natural Beach Living
13. 3 Ingredient Grinch Punch Mocktail – Made in a Pinch
14. Grinch Cake – This Mama Loves
15. Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars – Fun Cookie Recipes
16. Grinch Dip – Movie Nights at Home
17. Christmas Grinch Fudge – Three Olives Branch
18. Grinch Waffles – Simplistically Living
19. Crinkle Grinch Cookies – xoxo Bella
20. Grinch Cheese Ball – Homemade Hooplah
21. The Grinch Vanilla Cake Pops – Sweet Recipeas
22. Grinch Christmas Bark – Trop Rockin
23. Grinch Oreo Balls – A Worthy Read
24. No Bake Grinch Cookies – Coffee with Us 3
25. Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs – Down Red Bud Drive
26. Grinch Cupcakes – Play Party Plan

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The salty bacon and tangy cream cheese balance out the tart and sweet cranberries, while the crostini base provides that ideal crunchy base. 

Bacon Pistachio and Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the slices of bread on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil.
2. Bake the toast until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
3. Meanwhile, place the fresh cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Heat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, watching closely. Stir well and repeat in 15 second increments until the cranberries are cooked and thickened. Allow to cool slightly.
4. Mix the cranberry sauce with the cream cheese until completely blended.
5. Spread the cream cheese over the crostini. Top with the bacon and pistachios. Add dried cranberries if desired.

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Bacon Pistachio and Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini

This Bacon Pistachio and Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini recipe is a perfect snack to serve at all your holiday parties. 

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Christmas, Thanksgiving

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 285kcal

Ingredients

• 1 loaf french bread sliced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
• ½ pound bacon cooked until crisp and chopped
• ½ cup roasted pistachios coarsely chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the slices of bread on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil.
• Bake the toast until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, place the fresh cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Heat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, watching closely. Stir well and repeat in 15 second increments until the cranberries are cooked and thickened. Allow to cool slightly.
• Mix the cranberry sauce with the cream cheese until completely blended.
• Spread the cream cheese over the crostini. Top with the bacon and pistachios. Add dried cranberries if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

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Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Board

1. Start by selecting a board to use. The best board will be rectangular with minimum dimensions of 5 inches x 12 inches and should have a handle. 
2. Place two sprigs of rosemary together at the top of the board creating the ‘tree top’. Repeat this moving down the board leaving 2-3 inches of space between each row. My 12-inch board had 4 rows. 
3. Cut your cheese into about ½ inch cubes. Fill 2-3 inches of the handle of the board with cubed cheese to create the ‘tree trunk’. At the top of the ‘trunk’ there should be two sprigs of rosemary to separate it from the next row.
4. Moving up from the ‘tree trunk’ use grapes to fill in the next row between the rosemary sprigs. Continue to alternate between cheese and grapes until you reach the top.
5. Cut a star out of a ½ -inch thick rectangle of yellow cheese. Insert a toothpick halfway into the bottom center of the star. With the other half of the toothpick, spear a grape and place the star at the top of the tree where the rosemary springs meet.
6. Decorate the tree with several blueberries and raspberries.
7. Serve immediately with toothpicks or wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

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Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Board

This cute and Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Board is the perfect thing to bring to any gathering this holiday season.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Christmas

Keyword cheese, Fun Food

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 241kcal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of cheese cubed
• 1.5 lbs green seedless grapes
• A rectangle of yellow cheddar to cut into a star
• 1/2 cup Raspberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries for ‘ornaments’

Instructions

• Start by selecting a board to use. The best board will be rectangular with minimum dimensions of 5 inches x 12 inches and should have a handle.
• Place two sprigs of rosemary together at the top of the board creating the ‘tree top’. Repeat this moving down the board leaving 2-3 inches of space between each row. My 12-inch board had 4 rows.
• Cut your cheese into about ½ inch cubes. Fill 2-3 inches of the handle of the board with cubed cheese to create the ‘tree trunk’. At the top of the ‘trunk’ there should be two sprigs of rosemary to separate it from the next row.
• Moving up from the ‘tree trunk’ use grapes to fill in the next row between the rosemary sprigs. Continue to alternate between cheese and grapes until you reach the top.
• Cut a star out of a ½ -inch thick rectangle of yellow cheese. Insert a toothpick halfway into the bottom center of the star. With the other half of the toothpick, spear a grape and place the star at the top of the tree where the rosemary springs meet.
• Decorate the tree with several blueberries and raspberries.
• Serve immediately with toothpicks or wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 1mg

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With these 15 Low-Stress Christmas Crockpot Recipes, you’ll be able to tackle Christmas cooking with ease and have extra time to kick back and enjoy the day.

Let that Crockpot do the work for you this Christmas!

Slow Cooker Stuffing for Turkey

Let me introduce you to the Milners version of the best ever slow cooker stuffing. The homemade stuffing ingredients are dumped into the slow cooker and is ideal if you’re looking for an easy make ahead slow cooker stuffing recipe!

Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs 

You only need 3 ingredients to make these family favorite Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs. Perfect to serve as an appetizer for your Christmas day gathering and any other festivities this holiday season.

Slow Cooked Lamb Korma

This  slow cooked lamb korma recipe is luxuriously thick, slightly sweet, and filled with lamb. Made so perfectly soft that it’ll fall right off your fork!

Crockpot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole

This Crock Pot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole is perfect to serve on holiday, for a large family gathering or when holiday guests come visiting. Special enough for Christmas yet also easy enough to make on any weekday. 

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

This slow cooker cranberry chicken is for sure one of the easiest cold weather weeknight dinner recipes you can make and now also a great option for your Christmas menu! Just 3 ingredients in the crockpot and you’ll have a family with happy healthy bellies this holiday!

Slow Cooker Fesenjan Chicken

The traditional Iranian stew with chicken and the deep flavors of pomegranate molasses and walnuts, now made easy right in the crock-pot! Slow Cooker Fesenjan Chicken is a hearty gluten-free & paleo dinner recipe that will warm the belly and the soul!

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with gravy is the easiest way to cook a juicy, tender and delicious turkey without any hassle! The juices collected from cooking the turkey make the most wonderful gravy!

Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork

This Mojo Pork is marinated with the best citrus and garlic Mojo Criollo and slow cooked until fork-tender. The perfect crock pot dump-and-go Cuban pork recipe!

Crockpot Mulled Wine

Make a simple drink for your guests this Christmas! This Crockpot Mulled Wine is warm and perfectly spiced.

Christmas Crockpot Coffee

This Christmas Crock Pot Coffee recipe is just what Santa ordered for a morning filled with family, kids opening their presents, and everyone celebrating! Quick, easy and oh so delish!

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Creamy dreamy hot chocolate made in the slow cooker! Ditch store-bought dry powder hot chocolate mix and make the best hot chocolate at home finished off with your favorite toppings!

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

This super easy Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is such a simple but absolutely delicious dessert. Grab your Crock-Pot and three simple ingredients and dump. That’s all there is to it! 

Crockpot Christmas Candy

Nothing beats serving up a huge Christmas tin of chocolate peanut clusters that are a breeze to make yet look really impressive. You can easily gift these to friends and family or have them ready as a party favor for your guests this holiday.

Slow Cooker Traditional Christmas Pudding 

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Traditional Christmas Pudding gracing your festive table! Read these tips on how to prepare the best Xmas pudding.

Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

Use your slow cooker to make sweet Bread Pudding. It’s a delicious, easy dessert for your next holiday gathering!

Whether you are looking for a tasty appetizer, main meals ideas, decadent desserts or warming drinks, there is bound to be something for everyone on this list of 15 Christmas Crockpot Recipes. 

Let this holiday be a time of relaxation and memories as you spend more time with family and friends and less time in the kitchen while not having to compromise on your holiday meals and treats!  

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I’ve been caught a few times eating these Balsamic Brussels Sprouts by the handful – yep, they’re that good! Freshly baked Brussel sprouts that have been baked with simple seasoning and oil are then coated in a thick and sweet balsamic sauce and finally topped off with dried cranberries.

Spruce up your Brussels sprouts this festive season with a simple balsamic sauce and colorful cranberries. Add in some chopped nuts and some shredded cheese for some extra decadence!

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Place the Brussels sprouts onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt is desired. Toss to evenly coat the Brussels sprout in the olive oil. Spread into a single layer. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, pour the sugar and balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened enough that it coats the spoon. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
4. When the Brussels sprouts are done, pour the sauce over and toss to coat. Top with the dried cranberries.

IS THIS RECIPE VEGAN?

HOW SHOULD I STORE BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CRANBERRIES?

More Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes

• Grilled Potato Wedges
• Easy Green Bean Casserole
• Sweet Potato Casserole

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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries are super easy to make yet taste and look amazing – they’re a great Thanksgiving side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Christmas, healthy, Thanksgiving

Keyword healthy

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts halved
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt to taste
• ⅔ cup sugar
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• ⅔ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place the Brussels sprouts onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt is desired. Toss to evenly coat the Brussels sprout in the olive oil. Spread into a single layer. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour the sugar and balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened enough that it coats the spoon. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
• When the Brussels sprouts are done, pour the sauce over and toss to coat. Top with the dried cranberries.

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I love the combination of mint and chocolate, especially during the holidays. To add some extra Christmas cheer to these delicious cookies, simply add crushed candy cane pieces, or let your little helpers assist you with sprinkling on the crushed candy canes!

If you like to plan ahead like I do then the basic vanilla cookie dough used for these cookies can easily be made ahead of time and stored in your or refrigerator or freezer, reducing the time it’ll take to make these treats.

Try these easy and addictive Peppermint Dipped Cookies to make your holidays sweeter!

HOW SHOULD I STORE THESE PEPPERMINT DIPPED COOKIES?

• Cookies typically last well for 1 week if stored in an airtight container in a cool and dry area of your kitchen or in the refrigerator.
• You could also freeze your cookies for a much longer period of time. If you do so, stack your cookies in an airtight container with wax paper separating the different layers to avoid them from sticking together.

CAN I MAKE THESE COOKIES AHEAD OF TIME?

• You definitely can! I love making batches of cookies ahead of time in anticipation of the busy holiday season. As this recipe makes use of a basic vanilla cookie dough, you could make a large batch of this and store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
• When you are ready to make your Peppermint Dipped Cookies, simply remove the basic vanilla dough, allowing it to thaw overnight in your refrigerator, and then proceed with the rest of the recipe instructions listed above.
• If that’s not enough preparation for you then you also have the option of making and storing your completely baked cookies in an airtight container somewhere cool and dry in your kitchen for a few days or freeze them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• When ready to enjoy them, allow to reach room temperature for 30 minutes before serving them.
• If you do decide to bake and dip with the intention of freezing them for later enjoyment or gifting, I suggest that you place them uncovered on a baking sheet in your freezer for 2-3 hours or until completely hardened. Once hardened, you can transfer them into an airtight container and stack them with pieces of wax paper between the stacked layers. This will ensure that your chocolate dip with crushed candy canes remains intact when storing in the freezer.

CAN I FREEZE COOKIE DOUGH?

• Yes, definitely! All cookie dough can be frozen for extended periods of time which makes it great for planning ahead. You can freeze your cookie dough for up to 3 months by wrapping it in plastic wrap.
• When ready to bake, simply remove your dough from the freezer the night before and allow it to thaw in your refrigerator.

TIPS FOR MAKING PEPPERMINT DIPPED COOKIES

• I chopped up some whole candy canes, but you can use store-bought crushed candy canes to save some time.
• If you prefer using white chocolate for dipping your cookies, I suggest using something like Bright White candy melts and normal white chocolate may come out a bit yellow.
• If you prefer the contrast of white cookie dough dipped in dark chocolate then simply omit the red food coloring from the basic vanilla cookie dough.
• Take these adorable cookies to a cookie exchange party or gift them to friends and family by stacking them in a clear plastic bag with decorative string and gift tag.

PEPPERMINT DIPPED COOKIES

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy.
2. Add sugar and salt and beat until well combined and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour and beat until well combined.
5. Add food coloring and peppermint extract to basic cookie dough and mix very well.
6. Roll into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly press down each cookie ball using a flat bottom glass dipped in water
   Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edge are set and slightly golden brown. Remove to wire rack and cool completely. Crush peppermint in a resealable bag using a rolling pin.
8. Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Dip edge of cookie into chocolate and immediately add crushed peppermint. Set on wire rack to set. Store in airtight container.

Other Holiday Treats You’ll Love

Cinnamon Bun Cookies
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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They are chewy, packed with warm ginger flavor and coated in light powdery sugar that gives the cookie that “cracked” appearance it’s so well known for!

Making these cookies will instantly send a message that you’ve taken your cookie game to the next level this holiday, whether you take them to parties, gift them or add them to your holiday table spread.

The key ingredients that make these crinkle cookies extra chewy are sugar and molasses while chilling your dough is also a vital step to ensuring your cookie has maximum chewiness. Nothing quite beats this chewy, sweet gingerbread cookie with warm spices and soft powdered sugar coating during the chilly holiday season but I guess you’ll have to bake it to believe it!!

Other Must-Bake Holiday Cookies!

• Andes Sugar Cookies
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Hot Cocoa Cookies

TIPS FOR MAKING GINGERBREAD CRINKLE COOKIES

• If your dough gets too warm while rolling it, simply place the baking sheet with cookie
  dough balls in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before transferring to the oven to bake.
• If you don’t want to chill the dough for an hour or overnight, you can cover your cookie dough in plastic wrap and freeze it until firm (20 to 30 minutes).

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes.
2. Add the egg and milk and beat to combine. Add the molasses and beat until fully combined. Set aside.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
4. Beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no dry patches remain. Cover with plastic wrap and place dough in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
6. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into even 1 1/2 Tablespoon balls of dough.
7. Roll the dough in the white sugar, and then in the powdered sugar.
8. Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking trays, at least 2” apart.
9. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until spread and well browned.
10. Allow to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets before attempting to move to a cooling rack.

WHAT IS A CRINKLE COOKIE?

• A crinkle cookie is a cookie where the dough is rolled into balls and confectioners sugar. When the cookie bakes, the white sugar on the cookie “cracks”, exposing the inside of the cookie with a crinkly white exterior.

CAN I ROLL THESE COOKIES IN REGULAR SUGAR?

• Yes, you can but regular sugar will not give your cookies that “cracked” white sugar look. It’s best to use powdered sugar in order to get that lovely “cracked” looked that crinkle cookies are known for.

CAN I FREEZE COOKIE DOUGH?

• Yes, definitely! All cookie dough can be frozen for extended periods of time which makes it great for planning ahead. You can freeze your cookie dough for up to 3 months by wrapping it in plastic wrap. When ready to bake, remove your dough from the freezer the night before and allow it to thaw in your refrigerator.

CAN I SKIP CHILLING THE COOKIE DOUGH?

• In short, no – you don’t want to skip this step. Chilling the dough is one of the factors for making these cookies chewy. Trust me, it’s worth it.
• Chilling the dough helps to keep the cookies thick while baking in the oven and will also make your job easier when you roll the balls of dough in sugar.

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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

Making these Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies will instantly send a message that you’ve taken your cookie game to the next level this holiday.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Christmas, Cookies

Keyword Gingerbread, holiday, powdered sugar

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup fancy molasses
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Rolling:

• 1/2 cup white sugar or more as needed
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar or more as needed

Instructions

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes.
• Add the egg and milk and beat to combine. Add the molasses and beat until fully
• combined. Set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
• Beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no dry patches remain. Cover with plastic wrap and place dough in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into even 1 1/2 Tablespoon balls of dough.
• Roll the dough in the white sugar, and then in the powdered sugar.
• Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking trays, at least 2” apart.
• Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until spread and well browned.
• Allow to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets before attempting to move to a cooling rack.

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Whenever I start planning for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, there’s always a few of the traditional dishes that I know will definitely feature in almost every home. These types of recipes have become the hallmark of holiday table spreads and one that never gets old or boring is the green bean casserole!

While I’ve made another similar old-fashioned Classic Easy Green Bean Casserole, this particular recipe is much easier and quicker to make which is ideal for anyone who is super busy, needing delicious holiday meals to serve to the family but without extra ingredients to worry about or extended time in the kitchen.

Can i make this green bean casserole ahead of time?

• To make ahead: mix all the ingredients and pour them into your baking dish. Cover it with plastic wrap or foil until you’re ready to bake it. Just remember that with the ingredients being cold, you may need to bake your casserole a little longer to heat thoroughly.

CAN FRESH GREEN BEANS BE USED IN THIS RECIPE?

• Yes, fresh green beans can be used in this recipe instead of the canned variety. I personally prefer canned beans – it makes this particular dish extremely delicious, probably owing to the added salt and soft texture that you get from canned beans.

HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS EASY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE?

• To store in the refrigerator: place the baked casserole in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• To store in the freezer: I wouldn’t recommend storing this casserole in the freezer. From experience, cooked beans don’t hold up well to freezing and the crispy topping becomes somewhat soggy.

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS CLASSIC GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

• If you are using a 13×9 baking dish, then you will want to double this recipe. This is a great option for feeding crowds over the holidays but just make sure that you increase your baking time when doubling the quantities to make sure that your casserole is hot upon serving.
• If you opt for using fresh beans for this recipe, make sure that you boil them until they are tender-crisp and drain well.

How to make Classic Easy Green Bean Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine drained beans, soup and milk until well combined.
2. Stir in ½ cup fried onion. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and add remaining fried onions. Bake for 5 minutes longer.
4. Serve immediately.

Other Easy Holiday Recipes You’ll Love!

• Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Melting Potatoes
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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