Meal Plan: The Holiday Baking Guide
The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to start baking! Over the years, we’ve prepared quite the assortment of cookies, pies and everything in between, so this baking guide meal plan will be sure to help you prepare all of your desserts for the season. And the best part? These recipes are super simple and not at all time consuming, so you won’t be scrambling to get them done in time for holiday parties or for when Santa makes his grand appearance.
Sunday
Cake Mix Cookies
We’re starting off this meal plan with some cookies! And these ones are super festive because we’re using holiday-themed sprinkles and mixing them into boxed cake mix to make a delicious, fluffy cookie. This recipe can also be customized to your liking by swapping the cake mix flavors (instead of the white cake mix, try chocolate or funfetti for extra-festive cookies).
Monday
Holiday Mix
Need something last-minute for a Christmas party? Try tossing together some Holiday Mix, complete with pretzels, chocolate and peanut butter. This recipe can also be customized to add in your favorite treats, like peanuts, animal crackers and more!
Tuesday
Holiday Toffee
Holiday Toffee is a great and easy recipe to use for cookie platters, or as gifts for your neighbors or your child’s teachers when you’re in a pinch because it only uses 4 ingredients. All you need is a little time to make this one. Your friends and family will be dying to try this dessert if they’re in the mood for something different!
Wednesday
Candy Cane Snowball Cookies
Need another cookie recipe perfect for Santa Claus? Candy Cane Snowball Cookies are the perfect treat to leave out by the Christmas tree with a glass of milk. Super festive with crushed candy cane pieces and melted white candy coating drizzled on top, the kids will love helping you make a few dozen of these delicious treats to enjoy at a holiday party or on Christmas Eve.
Thursday
No-Bake Eggnog Pie
You can’t have Christmas without eggnog! Perfect for a family dinner on Christmas Day, this Eggnog Pie is great for those individuals looking for something different for dessert. And it comes together quickly with most of the “cooking time” done in the refrigerator.
Friday
Whipped Eggnog Dip
Another eggnog recipe! Who would have thought to make a dip for dessert? Whipped Eggnog Dip, served with vanilla wafers, graham crackers or pretzels, is going to be the go-to at your next holiday gathering. This recipe is full of rich holiday flavors and will leave your guests wanting more. You may want to make a double batch of this recipe!
Saturday
No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits
Need a dessert to take to a holiday party or New Year’s Eve bash? Try making an easy no-bake of Cheesecake Parfaits. Individually portioned into plastic cups, this delicious sweet treat will be all the rage with your guests and will leave them wanting more, so be sure to double, triple or quadruple this recipe and make a bunch!
