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Winter Holiday Treats

For many of us, winter is the busiest time of year. From the hustle and bustle of making shopping lists and checking them twice, there's hardly a minute to decide what to bake for the holidays!

You may be wearing your cozy sweats this time of year, but try not to sweat it when it comes to which desserts to make! From Christmas to Valentine's Day and beyond, this Winter Holiday Treats category has you covered!

There are easy desserts, like Cranberry Cherry Dessert Squares, sweet confections, like our popular White Chocolate Haystacks, plus cookies and treats (many with a lot of sparkly reds and greens).

There's something for everyone on this nice list--and tasty gifting options too. So sit back, relax, browse, and enjoy. Deep breaths...you've got this!

Cranberry craze

Featuring easy recipes with fresh or frozen cranberries for a little tart and sweet.

  • closeup
    Candied Cranberries
  • cranberry cheery dessert squares
    Cranberry Cherry Bars (With Pudding and Refrigerated Pie Crust)
  • white chocolate cranberry bread
    White Chocolate Cranberry Bread
  • easy cranberry mini pies
    Easy Cranberry Mini Pies

Christmas classics

Tried and true nostalgic recipes with an updated twist!

  • christmas bark
    Christmas Bark
  • christmas butter cookies
    Christmas Butter Cookies
  • classic peanut brittle on pan
    Classic Peanut Brittle
  • gumdrop nougat candy
    Gumdrop Nougat Candy (Fruity & Sweet Classic Christmas Treat)

Holiday gifting

Fill your tins with these sweet and salty, tasty treats!

  • candied mixed nuts
    Candied Mixed Nuts
  • creamy marshmallow fudge
    Creamy Marshmallow Fudge
  • parmesan herb seasoned pretzels
    Parmesan Herb Seasoned Pretzels
  • cajun snack mix
    Spicy Cajun Snack Mix Recipe

Sweets for your sweetheart

Nothing says "I love you" like these sweet delights!

  • valentine butter cookies
    Valentine Butter Cookies
  • white chocolate haystacks
    White Chocolate Haystacks
  • strawberry puppy chow
    Strawberry Puppy Chow
  • slice of chocolate raspberry cheesecake with suggested garnish
    Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake with Silky Glaze

More winter treats and gift ideas

  • A slice of Black Forest pie with a chocolate crust, creamy chocolate filling, whipped cream, and cherry topping on a white plate with a bite taken out of it.
    Black Forest Pie (Easy No Bake Recipe)
  • cherry crunch
    Cherry Crumble Recipe (With Rice Chex & Pie Filling)
  • easy french silk pie
    Easy French Silk Chocolate Pie (Made with Cool Whip!)
  • reindeer cookies
    Reindeer Cookies (Easy No Bake Treat)
  • red velvet cheesecake brownies
    Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe (With A Simple Shortcut)
  • raspberry cookie cups
    Easy Raspberry Cookie Cups (4-Ingredient Recipe!)
  • A tray of homemade peanut butter cup cookies topped with colorful chocolate pieces and peanut butter candies.
    Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
  • cranberry coffee cake muffins
    Cranberry Coffee Cake Muffins
  • cranberry eggnog bread
    Cranberry Eggnog Bread
  • Broken pieces of cracker candy topped with chocolate, toffee, and pretzels on a baking sheet.
    Cracker Candy Recipe
  • rolling pin and dough
    Roll and Cut Butter Cookies: Tips for Success
  • Thick Valentine cookie bars with pink frosting and red and pink M&Ms, sliced into squares on a white background.
    Valentine Cookie Bars
  • bite taken
    Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Bites
  • monkey bread
    Make Ahead Monkey Bread
  • on plate
    Melted Snowman Cookies
  • peanut butter fudge recipe cut
    Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
  • peanut clusters
    Peanut Clusters
  • garlic ranch pretzels
    Garlic Ranch Pretzels
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