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Two Last Minute Christmas Treats!

Hi Reader! If you're feeling like you need one more thing to put out with the Christmas treats this year, this is the email for you. Both of these treats are quick and easy to make, but are universally loved! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Rolo Pretzels I just love the salty-sweet combination these. They're completely irresistible. Click For The Full Recipe! Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats These are so fun and easy to make! Click For The Full Recipe!
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Cheers! 🥂

Hi Reader! I love serving a fun drink on Christmas. It's a simple and easy touch that makes things feel a little more festive. Here are some of my favorite Christmas sips, hit reply and let me know which one you're going to try this year! Homemade Eggnog Have to start with this classic! Creamy, rich, and indulgent, it's a drink that's synonymous with the holidays. Our recipe is naturally NA, but feel free to add alcohol of choice! Click For The Full Recipe! Sparkling Pomegranate Punch!...
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Jalapeno popper dip with a cracker.

Easy Holiday Appetizers

Hi Reader! Deck the halls with these 32 deliciously easy and festive holiday appetizers! Shhh…you don’t have to say how quickly you put them together! Cocktail parties, family get-togethers, impromptu neighborhood gatherings, formal dinners….all of these fun holiday occasions usually include appetizers. Get all 32 recipes here!
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White bean soup with spinach and carrots.

Need a Break From Cookies?

Hi Reader! I love, love, love this soup. It's simple, but so hearty. It's affordable, creamy, cozy, and so flavorful. If you feel like you need something that's not loaded with sugar, this is really going to hit the spot. Get the recipe: White Bean Soup
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so warm and cozy

Hi Reader! Ditch the packets, because this hot cocoa mix is so much better! It's perfect for gifting and perfect for sipping after a long day of sledding or skiing. Get the recipe: Hot Cocoa Mix
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Chocolate candy cane kiss cookies piled up.

One of my favorite cookie recipes

Hi Reader! I love this cookie recipe because it combines two of my favorite holiday flavors - chocolate and peppermint. Plus these look beautiful on a cookie platter! Get the recipe: Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
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Holiday Brunching 🥂

Hi Reader! Christmas morning breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the YEAR. It's just so special, so indulgent, and so slow and leisurely. I'd love to hear about your Christmas morning traditions - hit reply and let me know! Maybe this year will include one of the below recipes. 🤞🏻 Candied Bacon Bacon makes everything better and this bacon is extra special. Click For The Full Recipe! Overnight French Toast "Overnight" is key here, because Christmas morning is busy as it is! Click For The...
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Shortbread cookies with icing.

The BEST Slice and Bake Cookies

Hi Reader! One of my favorite things to do around Christmas is get some of the baking done in advance. A lot of cookies can be frozen but what I really prefer to do is freeze the dough and then bake the cookies closer to the occasion they're needed for, so they're nice and fresh. The perfect way to do this is slice and bake cookies. They freeze well and don't take up too much room in your fridge. I compiled a list of my favorite slice and bake cookies. Hit reply and let me know which one...
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Cranberry chicken in a black pan.

Festive Dinner, But Make It Easy

Hi Reader! It's probably no secret that one of my favorite things is when something appears really fancy but was in actuality super simple to make. This cranberry chicken fits that profile! It's a one pan recipe that feels very festive and seasonal, while still meeting my requirement that my recipes be easy to make. We tested this one a few times to get the flavors and consistency of the sauce right, and if I do say so myself, I think we nailed it! Get the Recipe: Cranberry Chicken
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